Ricky Leong
Calgary Sun
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Past articles by Ricky:
Leong: Tragedies bring lessons in transparency and truth
When police agencies make mistakes, it shouldn't be laborious and expensive to find out what went wrong. → Read More
Leong: Alberta must put foreign-trained doctors on fast track
Canada has long been in the business of persuading talented people from abroad to settle here, so we can benefit from their skills while they make themselves a new home in a welcoming country.Trouble is, things often don’t turn out as well as they could. → Read More
Orlando shooting: If only politicians showed as much passion for mental health as they do for terror fight and building walls
Enough with “thoughts and prayers.” Those three go-to words always seem to find their way into politicians’ public statements whenever something awful happens. Yes, yes, they’re just trying to express some kind of neutral and inoffensive sentiment at a difficult moment. But after the time for public grieving has passed, when thoughts and prayers should evolve into respectful discussion and… → Read More
Solar power and the carbon footprint dilemma: Four questions that need answering
With many people seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint, it’s no surprise fossil fuel emissions have come under scrutiny. → Read More
Pipeline timing is everything
When the federal government revealed it was going to change the way the National Energy Board undertakes environmental assessments of pipelines, it was a sure sign the fate of Energy East would be delayed. → Read More
Syrian refugee crisis an opportunity to nurture new Canadians and strengthen our country
As the story goes, Canada is a country of immigrants. → Read More
Intentions aside, relocating Canadian Pacific Railway around Calgary easier said than done
Calgary’s history is undeniably linked with that of the Canadian Pacific Railway. → Read More
The challenges of tracking terror online
Even governments can suffer from information overload. → Read More
It's easy to stay safe in today's world, and all it takes is a little common sense
It’s easy to say “We won’t let the terrorists get to us.” → Read More
I will decide what offends
Hey you! → Read More
Transportation remains top priority among Calgarians according to Satisfaction survey
Where we live, work and play, and how we get from one place to the other continue to dominate Calgarians’ priorities for the City. → Read More
Don't punish the innocent in wake of Paris terror attacks
The first time my travels brought me to Europe, it was a foregone conclusion Paris was would be on the list of places to go. → Read More
Why it's aboslutely critical we do not let humanity's hard-fought lessons slip from memory
Do not forget. → Read More