Jack Layton’s news today was certainly upsetting. However, if anyone can fight an uphill battle it’s him. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, sir.
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Illuminated By Street Lamps: The New Political Landscape
The results of the general election have dramatically shifted Canada’s political orientation. A round-up: What’s good: No more mushy-middle, quasi-conservative-government-in-waiting-politicking by the Grits. What’s bad: Big Blue is stronger than ever. What’s good: An activist Official Opposition. What’s bad: No matter what the Opposition does, it will be defeated in
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: Vote
It’s the right thing to do. Let’s make this a more progressive Canada.
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: The Reality Of The Grit Attack on Jack
Floundering, the Grits have today unsurprisingly gone after the NDP in a new attack ad. It comes a day after Big Blue unleashed an attack of its own. Here’s a reality check on the Grit claims: Grit allegation: NDP refuses a principled stand on the gun registry. Reality check: The
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: Important Poll Has NDP Ahead of Grits & Canada Fragmenting
A poll released today by Ipsos Reid shows the New Democrats are now polling higher than the Grits in the battle against Big Blue. And, the poll states the NDP is only 5% behind the Liberals in the Grit stronghold of Ontario. Funny that – more evidence that Canada is
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: NDP-Grit Divide Is The Real Story Of Election 41
Shockwave: The NDP has tied the Grits for support as the election enters its final phase, according to a pollreleased by Angus Reid Public Opinion. Both parties are polling at 25% support, putting them both 10% behind Big Blue. Looks like voters do draw a distinct line between the Grits
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: Let’s Hear From Everyone At The Debates
There was an awful lot of talk this week about a one-on-one debate between Iggy and Harper. Sorry, but this is not an election that simply pits Big Blue against the Grits. Canadian governance is not a two-party system. That kind of debate would exclude a myriad of opinions and
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: Top 5 Reasons To Vote In Toronto’s Municipal Election
5. Other than standing at Nathan Phillips Square every day with a bullhorn, it’s a great way to make your voice heard.4. Do you like transit expansion plans?3. What would David Pecaut and Dave Meslin do?2. What else ya gonna do on Oct. 25 that could af…
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: Music For A Rainy Sunday
Polmo Polpo’s Like Hearts Swelling is perfect for Sunday.It’s a cacophonous sound collage from Toronto’s Sandro Perri.Admittedly, you’ll have to be in the right place to want to hear it.
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: It’s 8:30 p.m.: Do You Know Where Your Light Switches Are?
Like any Torontonian falling all over myself to demonstrate how progressive and eco-conscious I am, I will recognize Earth Hour this evening.But, can we fix the planet’s woes if we all sit around (or wander around) in the dark for 60 minutes?The Toront…
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: Local Artists Get AGO Platform
By now, you must have heard of the local food movement. Consider the AGO’s showcasing of local artists a kind of local brain food movement.My relationship with the AGO has been rocky for many years.After I visited the Art Institute of Chicago during a …
Continue readingIlluminated By Street Lamps: No To Ford
(Photo: Ford’s City of Toronto councillor profile photo)The Toronto Star is reporting that a high-profile north-of-Bloor candidate is jumping into the race for the mayor’s chair.Rexdale hyper-conservative Councillor Rob Ford has announced his candidacy…
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