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John Semley

St. Catharines Standard

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From explosive diarrhea to pleading the Fifth, is it any wonder trust in America’s public health is eroding?

From explosive diarrhea to pleading the Fifth, is it any wonder trust in America’s public health is eroding?
06.08.2026 20

St. Catharines Standard

John Semley

Bridging the U.S.-Canada divide is no problem, even with Donald Trump. Here’s the proof

29.07.2026 10

St. Catharines Standard

John Semley

Bridging the U.S.-Canada divide is no problem, even with Donald Trump. Here’s the proof

29.07.2026 20

The Star

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How the American people trump their government’s tyrannical behaviour to embody a lofty ideal

23.07.2026 20

The Star

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I went to a party in the Birthplace of America and kept seeing Donald Trump everywhere

10.07.2026 10

The Star

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Donald Trump’s Reflecting Pool is doing exactly what it should: mirroring today’s America

26.06.2026 40

St. Catharines Standard

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In the Tim’s versus Dunkin’ coffee wars, will Canadians keep their elbows up?

21.05.2026 20

St. Catharines Standard

John Semley

In the Tim’s versus Dunkin’ coffee wars, will Canadians keep their elbows up?

21.05.2026 30

The Star

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It’s being hailed as the next Industrial Revolution. Here’s why I’m booing it

16.05.2026 30

The Star

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I’m happy for Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. Why do they make some Canadians so mad?

17.04.2026 50

St. Catharines Standard

John Semley

I’m happy for Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry. Why do they make some Canadians so mad?

17.04.2026 40

The Star

John Semley

Sad about the Leafs missing the playoffs? This is what fans should do instead of commiserating

07.04.2026 60

St. Catharines Standard

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This baseball game’s unexpected twist is healing the world

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21.03.2026 40

The Star

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Catherine O’Hara based her characters on family members and people she saw riding the bus

08.02.2026 30

St. Catharines Standard

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Trump and his cronies are only playing at being strongmen

08.01.2026 30

St. Catharines Standard

John Semley

Trump and his cronies are only playing at being strongmen

08.01.2026 30

The Star

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John Semley: Are we on the cusp of a Mamdani Moment?

04.11.2025 40

St. Catharines Standard

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The Liberty Bell is locked up. What does that say about America right now?

07.10.2025 40

The Star

John Semley

The Liberty Bell is locked up. What does that say about America right now?

06.10.2025 40

St. Catharines Standard

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More Americans are travelling to Canada. Is it time to put our elbows down and roll out the welcome mat?

24.08.2025 50

St. Catharines Standard

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Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?

13.07.2025 40

St. Catharines Standard

John Semley

Does Donald Trump deserve a Nobel Peace Prize?

12.07.2025 40

The Star

John Semley

In a world of universities serving ‘customers’ instead of students, what, exactly, is a good education?

05.06.2025 40

St. Catharines Standard

John Semley

In a world of universities serving ‘customers’ instead of students, what, exactly, is a good education?

05.06.2025 50

The Star

John Semley

When “do your own research” means “Google it,” what’s the point? Here’s what it really means

19.05.2025 40

The Star

John Semley