Make it Fly: The Avro Arrow, The Canadian Dream, and Why it still Matters

Canadian fighter jet flying over Toronto skyline with maple leaf and sunset

Hey there, Standing on the Ledge, how are we all this morning? I was not sure at first whether this belonged here or over at Unplugged Pagan, but the more I sat with it, the more I realized this is a Standing on the Ledge post. Because this is not just about an airplane. It … Continue reading Make it Fly: The Avro Arrow, The Canadian Dream, and Why it still Matters →

What Gets Hidden in the Shine

Silhouette of a window cleaner working on a glass skyscraper at dusk with city reflections.

Hey there, Standing on the Ledge. How are y’all today? Today I want to talk about something that sits in the dark corners of commercial cleaning in Canada, and too often stays there because the floors still get done, the garbage still gets emptied, and the building still looks clean enough for the people upstairs … Continue reading What Gets Hidden in the Shine →

What Is Wrong With the Commercial Cleaning Industry in Canada? Plenty

Custodial worker resting before screen showing 'QUARTERLY EFFICIENCY TARGETS: URGENT' and a line graph.

Hey there, Standing on the Ledge. How are y’all today? Today I want to talk plain about something I know from the inside and something Canada’s own numbers keep backing up from the outside. The commercial cleaning industry in this country has a hard truth sitting at its centre: too many people want clean, safe, … Continue reading What Is Wrong With the Commercial Cleaning Industry in Canada? Plenty →