Globe reporter Saunders wins $35,000 Donner Prize

TORONTO -- Journalist Doug Saunders has won the 13th annual Donner Prize, which honours books on Canadian public policy.

The European bureau chief of the Globe and Mail landed the $35,000 award Wednesday night for Arrival City: The Final Migration and Our Next World.

Published by Knopf Canada, the book argues that migration is one of the most important trends of the 21st century.

"Compelling... clearly written, thoroughly researched... this book enriches our understanding of how to interpret the dynamics of migrating people and the eco-systems that best support them," said the Donner jury.

DEAR MISS LONELYHEARTS: I gave a big “present” to my husband this summer and it backfired royally.

My gift? He was free to work overtime without family concerns for the whole summer, to give the big boost to his business, which he needed badly. My newly-retired parents were happy to keep us at their cottage for the summer, and have the grandkids close to them. My dad stood in as the active on-site father figure, and he loved it! This was a break I know my husband never thought he was going to get, after marrying me and having kids right away.

I thought his work dream these days was to go from a medium to a major competitor in his building field! Summer is the biggest money-making time for him, so I really wanted to support him in that.

But a major shock was waiting for me at summer’s end! My husband wants to go back to university, first part-time and later full-time. And he needs me to go back to my career! Another shock? He’s already spoken to my parents behind my back!

MOON ALERT: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Cancer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Relations with parents and authority figures might be strained. Resist the urge to be too pushy. Likewise, avoid other people who are pushy. Your best choice is to work hard and get better organized. Fortunately, relations with partners are good.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)