Today’s News: Some interesting stuff that isn’t politics, plus Olympic Wrap-up
The State of the Union is tomorrow and we do NOT plan to watch even a single moment. In fact, I am mostly "politicked-out" for now. So I thought tonight…
BC Hydro must prioritize low-impact renewables
If B.C. is serious about building a resilient and forward-looking energy system, its public utility must invest more decisively in the innovations already being studied here at home. The University…
UCP: We’re making a historic investment in finding doctors! Physicians: Say what? First we heard about it!
Alberta’s United Conservative Party Government hasn’t quite taken to posting unexpected proclamations in ALL CAPS on Truth Social at 2 a.m., but Premier Danielle Smith’s announcement yesterday that Thursday’s budget…
Premier Smith does her MAGA thing
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith never misses an opportunity to trash Ottawa. Last Thursday, as part... The post Premier Smith does her MAGA thing first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2026-02-23 22:54:00
Civilization Stories (Facebook) · Jerzy Lerer was born in 1927 in Krakow, Poland. Jerzy was Jewish, the son of unnamed Jewish parents. He was thirteen years old when the Nazis…
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week.- Charlie Angus discusses the realities of being next door to a gangster regime. And Navigator Research finds that a majority of Americans recognize that…
Thomas More’s Words Are Still Appropriate Today
I can always find something in Shakespeare’s works to console, inform, delight, or move me, and more often than not, something that is remarkably relevant to current issues and events.…
Wise Law’s Top Ten Legal News Post for the Week of February 23, 2026
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Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of February 23, 2026
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of February 23, 2026 from Wise Law on Twitter:Paid out of pocket for a fender-bender? Fine, but the law says you…
Making heat pump installations more efficient
Dave Borlace of Just Have a Think explains heat pumps. He discusses how one British Company is helping heat engineers deliver the most efficient ways of heating a home with…
Join the CWF free housing forum – Monday 9:00 a.m.
Europeans have been more successful at dealing with housing issues than Canadians. We can learn from them. Please join the Canada West Forum, HOUSING, THE AFFORDABILITY CHALLENGE. It will be…
Iron Law of Oligarchy
An IN-SIGHTS reader reminded me of the work of Robert Michels, a sociologist best known for creating the Iron Law of Oligarchy: All complex organizations—regardless of how democratic they start—inevitably…
Sunday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Sunday reading.- Ana Marie Cox discusses how Jeffrey Epstein was able to amass influence and commit atrocities by sharing the discriminatory and dehumanizing values with…
Laptops in Schools Are Not the Problem: Misuse Is
This article was written by ChatGPT 5.2 based on some prompts provided by myself. See the conversation here. I always write my articles without AI assistance, but I didn't feel…
Canada Must Act On The Cuban Oil Crisis
After 64 years of sanctions and blockades against Cuba, the United States are now trying to starve out the entire country’s population in an explicit attempt to force régime change…
Sunday Funday: Olympics Catch-Up, this week’s funny posts, plus Carney Hat-trick, Epstein Scalp-watch, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers
Olympic Catch-up Hey everyone, if you google "olympics" you can watch Nazgul run across the bottom of your screen! The Olympics are almost over -- Canada's Day 15 results here.…
Once more unto the breach with Rakhi Pancholi – the NDP’s deputy leader eviscerates Danielle Smith’s claims
United Conservative Party strategists must be thanking their Judeo-Christian deity that Rakhi Pancholi isn’t the leader of the Opposition. With Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi nowhere to be found Friday…
Saturday Photo: Coming out of Hibernation ?
The days are getting longer, and the snow is melting....some days. What is uncovered can be surprising.You never know what kind of critters are under the snow!
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2026-02-21 18:01:00
This Photo Will Haunt Me For The Rest Of My Life.If It Doesn't Haunt You, There Is Something Wrong With You
#ndpldr Roundup
A few links and updates from the NDP's federal leadership campaign...- The (primarily) English leadership debate can be found via CBC: - Perspectives Journal's January issue focuses on the leadership…