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Globe and Mail
33 minutes ago
- Globe and Mail
Interactive art installation of vintage-inspired telephones in Edmonton nominated for global award
Born out of a time when it was almost impossible to reach out and touch someone, an Edmonton art installation appears to be calling out to those on the global stage. 'Play it by Ear,' an interactive art installation by Calgary artists Caitlind Brown and Wayne Garrett, has been nominated as one of the top 100 public art projects by CODAworx, a public art industry group. The installation consists of 13 pastel coloured, vintage-inspired telephones strewn throughout Butler Memorial Park, in a gritty part of Edmonton just west of its downtown. Connected like an intercom, picking up one telephone causes another to ring on the other side of the park. 'It's actually an invitation for strangers to talk to each other,' Brown said in a recent interview. If they answer, people can strike up a conversation. If they don't, they can leave a voice mail. People have left more than 5,000 messages, which Garrett said range from dead air to loving words of encouragement. 'It's just a bit of everything, and it kind of reflects the dynamic of the park,' he said. The planning started a few years ago, with a visit to the park. Brown said they noticed the park was next to a bus station, which got them thinking about connections and missed connections. They also saw many people using the space. 'There are literally people who maybe don't have anywhere else to go, who end up using this park as a living room,' she said. 'And so, a telephone seemed like the kind of perfect homey addition.' On top of that, they saw an old Alberta Government Telephones office nearby. 'My grandma was a telephone operator in Edmonton in the 1950s, and she worked at an Alberta Government Telephones building,' Brown added. 'And that's part of why we were like, 'Oh, this might be the right fit for this park.'' Renee Williams, executive director of the Edmonton Arts Council, said the organization was immediately on board when it heard the 'fun and playful' pitch. 'It was the idea of a means to create connection with one another,' she said. 'And so I just thought, 'What a unique and interactive public art element to be added here.'' Working with the arts council, each phone cradle was cast out of steel and modelled after rotary phones of yesteryear, adding to a playful and intergenerational nostalgia. Where the dial usually sits, there's a smaller piece of art based on homey photographs sent in by the public. The exhibit was installed in 2023 and has been well-received by park patrons, Garrett said. 'We were going around just taking a look at the phones to check on how things are doing and make sure everything was functioning,' he said. 'And some residents who use the park a lot went out of their way to tell us how the phones work.' The installation is up against entries from 14 countries in the CODAworx competition. Brown said the recognition is nice, but at the end of the day what matters is the impact the art has on people. 'Play it by Ear' is meant to be intergenerational, she said, so people of different ages can connect. 'We've come to the park at times where there have been those connections with a person who appears to be a senior talking to someone else,' she said. 'Those have been the most gratifying moments.'
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Eric Ham: Donald Trump's latest trade salvo raises the stakes for Canada
Political commentator Eric Ham speaks about the assassination attempt against Trump and the impact it had. Eric Ham is based in Washington, D.C. and is a political analyst for CTV News. He's a bestselling author and former congressional staffer in the U.S. Congress and writes for The on-again-off-again trade talks between the United States and Canada are taking on a whole new meaning in light of newly proposed escalatory import duties. U.S. President Donald Trump continues to weaponize import duties, cajoling and bullying nations to agree to hastily enacted trade deals that oftentimes fall woefully short of addressing even the most basic tenets of his perceived gripes. The treacherous landscape makes for a bruising and precarious colloquy between North America's two biggest trading partners and once-great friends. The announcement of a 35 per cent increase in tariffs on all Canadian goods by August 1 places Ottawa's leaders between a proverbial rock and a hard place. This is the environment Canadian negotiators find themselves facing. Of course, one small misstep not only has the potential to send talks screeching to an abrupt halt but also the very real possibility of being on the bruising end of this unhinged president's scathing tirades. At a recent cabinet meeting, Trump made news announcing the United States' plans to impose a new 50 per cent tariff on all copper imported into the country. The pronouncement sent shockwaves through the markets and took Canadian leaders by surprise. Industry Minister Melanie Joly shot back: 'We'll fight against it. Period.' Melanie Joly Minister of Industry Melanie Joly speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press) According to data, the U.S. was Canada's largest copper importer in 2023. In a Truth Social post, Trump's ominous message portends the upheaval that is on the horizon. He stated, 'America will, once again, build a DOMINANT Copper Industry. THIS IS, AFTER ALL, OUR GOLDEN AGE!' Threatening to choke off all imports, the president's menacing disposition towards key trading partners continues to stunt U.S.-based businesses and damage consumer confidence as well as create massive disruptions to the global supply chain. Not stopping there, Trump is also threatening an astounding 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals, which he says are coming very soon. Like copper imports, pharmaceuticals account for a sizable share of drugs and medicines shipped to the United States from Canada. Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association President Jim Keon says he is hopeful that a trade agreement currently being negotiated between Canada and the United States will provide relief for the nation's pharmaceutical industry. Friendship, trust 'are all gone' However, much like the incessant threats and flummoxing tariff rates, it is anyone's guess if Ottawa's leaders can reach a mutual endgame that keeps six decades of seamless economic integration intact. The president has spoken very glowingly of Prime Minister Mark Carney. He has showered him with praise and adulation since his election victory. However, the American strongman has not let that stop him from lambasting Canada; armed with disinformation to advance aims and objectives meant to inflict maximum harm and damage. The twice-impeached convicted felon has shown remarkable ability separating respect for Carney and disdain for the United States' largest trading partner. North America's flow of goods, services, and products across borders is the envy of the world. Canada, the United States, along with Mexico have created a regional economy that served as the bedrock of integration, innovation, and cooperation. However, in just six months, the so-called master negotiator and principal of the 'art of the deal' has only succeeded in destroying relationships, erecting barriers, and fomenting discord. Friendship, mutual respect, and trust are all gone; in their place are enemies, disdain, and suspicion. This is the climate Canadian leaders now find themselves in as they traverse an intractable and unforgiving political and economic terrain. D-Day is less than 30 days away and in a White House too often shaped by the daily or hourly whims of an unpredictable and volatile president, time, nor reason, or even logic are on the side of Canada's negotiators. Even after empirical data has shown the Liberation Day tariffs to be a colossal failure, the king of bankruptcy continues to double down on a signature economic program with no upside. Still, Washington and foreign capitals across the globe doggedly and determinedly seek to find the silver lining. Searching for answers in a sea full of questions and inertia. Yet amid the turmoil, the dysfunction, and the unceasing bromides Ottawa presses forward. Unyielding as it admirably forges ahead upholding a system of mutual gain; an ethos grounded in trust; and a dogma guided by unity. Creeds the White House seems to abhor. Principles that Trump clearly eschews. Still, Ottawa continues to extend itself but alas, Washington is no longer there reaching back.
CTV News
an hour ago
- CTV News
Windsor unveils new multi-purpose City Hall Square
The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on Sunday morning. The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on Sunday morning. As part of its 133rd birthday celebration, dignitaries cut the ribbon and turned on the jets to cap off the $15.4 million project. 'So we had a proposition, are we going to spend $1 million to put lipstick on the pig and keep that bad ice rink going, or are we going to do something special,' Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens told the crowd. Featured in the space are outdoor seating areas, a water feature, a pavilion, and grounds that will be converted in the winter for a skating rink. WINDSOR CITY HALL SQUARE The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on July 13, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) Construction began on the redevelopment in July 2024. After delays kept skaters off the rink last winter, Dilkens said the infrastructure is in place to create the ice as soon as weather permits. 'This allows us to really celebrate our city, have a gathering spot where we can host events, have viewing parties here at City Hall and really have a gathering spot for everyone,' Dilkens said. Residents gathered on the square for the opening before receiving free cupcakes. The event continued throughout the day with live entertainment and activities. At times, concept plans for the space have been criticized for the cost and lack of green space. Those in attendance that we spoke with told CTV News they had a positive first impression of the square. WINDSOR CITY HALL SQUARE The City of Windsor unveiled the long-awaited renovations to City Hall Square on July 13, 2025. (Robert Lothian/CTV News Windsor) 'I really like the water. Yeah, it's nice,' said Windsor's Rebeca Nilsen. 'I think we'll come listen to the music.' For Ahmad Habib and his younger sister Talia, the area will be a new space to spend time with family and friends. 'It's a nice place, so all the people can, like, gather together, and the water really adds that, like, touch to make it all the more better,' said the elder Habib. In the future, there are aspirations and conceptual designs to continue building towards the Detroit River as part of the Civic Esplanade redevelopment. However, Dilkens maintained next steps would be decided during a future city council term. 'This is simply phase one. There will be multiple phases to come that actually connects civic Esplanade to the waterfront,' Dilkens said. 'There will be other city councils in the future, who will decide when and how to do that.'
