Author: Lisa

I’m a big J.Crew fan – many people on my Christmas list are very, very lucky – but usually for its clothes, not for any particular corporate policy or decision. Until today. In what may be an Internet first ever, J.Crew profiled a same-sex couple on the “Wedding” section on its website. You can read […]

This makes me feel a little better about the world.

We’ve heard it a million times, the non-apology apology from politicians. It’s when that tiny little word “if” follows “I’m sorry.” (You know, “I’m sorry if I offended you.”) And we shouldn’t let them get away with it. But I think Ford’s grand performance – the halting words, the real emotion – during his presser […]

This post isn’t about politics, rather family and how quickly time can get away from you. My grandfather passed away a few days ago, having lived a very long life. He was my last living grandparent and he, along with my beloved grandma who has been gone for my entire adulthood, were fixtures in my […]

Shocking, I know. Brazeau, risking irritating his master, Stephen Harper, is onside with the opposition Liberals and NDP in asking that an inquiry be called to investigate hundreds of missing and murdered aboriginal women. It’s a disgrace how this government is refusing to do so. The senator has even written a song about it. Brazeau, […]

She announced on the same day, the same time even, as the Rob Ford verdict.  Everyone knew days ahead that Monday at 10 am was the Ford decision. This was a strategic error – the Ford story is dominating, everywhere. She announced on the same day we learned Mark Carney was leaving Canada. She announced on the […]

I have to be honest, I didn’t see this coming. Last night I was asked my thoughts on the likely outcome of the Ford case. “I hope he’s kicked out of office but, sometimes, elites (generally rich white guys, in my opinion) seem to be able to operate under a set of rules the rest […]

Alberta’s last election, held just seven months ago, was notable for a couple of things. First, because so many people – pollsters, journalist, etc. – got the results so very wrong and secondly, the completely intolerant and crazy views of several Wildrose candidates. Like Allan Hunsperger the anti-gay candidate who said that homosexuals will “suffer […]

That’s right, for whatever reason Hudak decided to bare his losing soul to a reporter. Not only, he says, did he lose the last election, but says it’s all his fault. Said he auditioned to be an opposition leader, not a Premier. Hudak says he and his Tory caucus drank their own Kool-Aid. Wow. So, […]

As a clumsy person myself, I almost feel sorry for him. But I just about died laughing. For the record, it’s not funny because it’s Ford, it’s just funny.

Thanks to my friend Jane Daly for sharing.

When I said this riding was competitive on SNN, Krista laughed at me. But now I’m not the only one saying it anymore – the Mayor of Calgary is too.
Krista, drinks are on you if the Tories lose this one!

I’ve defended Trudeau a few times on Sun News saying that he’s not a “shiny pony” (their words) but that, while not an intellectual (even Justin says that), he’s a smart guy. And what I’m liking more and more is the fact that he’s willing to take positions on things – and not just easy […]

Abortion was a major issue in the recent U.S. election – usually brought up by old white guys running for the Republican party. But there was one guy, running against the amazing Tammy Duckworth, who said that abortion is never necessary to save a woman’s life, explaining, “with modern technology and science, you can’t find one instance” […]

A leadership race race that’s barely two months long doesn’t give the candidates much room for error but it’s more exciting for the rest of us. Think the Academy Awards without the stupid dance routines or commercials – the race…

The amount of support I’ve received has been overwhelming, and very touching. Not everyone, however, is kind. Like this guy, Danny Sykes. Details below: “You’re a lying and ugly cunt, your lawsuit will fail and I hope you continue suffering, mentally of course as your face has already taken quite a beating by the looks […]

Many media outlets are reporting on a lawsuit I have launched against Ornge. I did not provide my lawsuit to anyone. I had no intention to comment on the stories as my case is before the courts and I felt that I should refrain from making any statement. Unfortunately, comments attributed to the former CEO […]

So says former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.
 

In no particular order: He ended “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policies in America’s military. Advanced women’s rights in the workplace. Expanded access to healthcare. He appointed two pro-choice women to the Supreme Court. Under his command, Osama bin Laden is dead. Ended the war in Iraq. He is the first

Everyone’s throwing each other under the bus (so to speak) as to why two TTC buses stranded passengers so they could go and fetch Rob Ford’s football team last week. Yes, I want to know who authorized it but an even bigger question I have is this: Just who the