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When financial people mention “sunk costs,” they refer to expenditures that cannot be recovered. Almost 15 years ago, BC politicians learned the investment of hundreds of millions for fast ferries had to be reclassified. If the PacifiCats had not themselves sunk, their costs had. That outcome provided a field day

Two years ago, fast-food workers in New York City held a one-day strike. In that historic action, the result of months and even years of organizing, about 200 workers walked out of McDonald’s, Wendy’s, KFC, and other restaurants, to form the largest work stoppage in the history of fast-food. In

I didn't think it was possible for anyone to defend Julian Fantino, after all he has done to our veterans.And after even the PMO thought he was so out of control they sent one of their top operatives to babysit him.But apparently that wasn't enough, because there was Stephen Harper

Despite the fact that the tar sands get more subsidies than green energy solutions in Canada, the green energy providers employ more people. Clean Energy Canada released a report today that examines the state of green energy in Canada and they have some remarkable findings. “Clean energy has moved from

Darling of the Canadian right wing, Ezra Levant, has sunk to an even new low. In Ontario a school board has responded to the legitimate concerns for the safety of their children at public Remembrance Day events, has reasonably allowed those parents to send their children to closed activities at

So the votes are in for the four Alberta provincial by-elections and the winners are, surprise, surprise, the Progressive Conservatives. This can only be seen as a big win for Jim Prentice who’s unenviable task is to give the impression of clearing out over 40 years of Tory entitlement. Though

I was sad to see this obituary. The obituary will name her as being the younger sister of Peter Kent and Arthur Kent – well known Canadian personalities, but I’ll always remember her as “Skdadl” who was a devout NDP blogger writing at the group blog and Progressive Blogger affiliate

From Hamilton Ontario, please welcome our new blog affiliate to Progressive Bloggers.

John posted this in our Progressive Bloggers group at Facebook, so I’ve taken the liberty to cut and paste it to here: On July 1st as I was leaving Wascana Park by bike, I had a sudden cardiac arrest. Someone nearby called 911, and police and soon an ambulance got

Eh Types is run by @Andrew Tumilty. Please welcome him aboard.

I thought the best way to say this was quote John’s girlfriend from her facebook page (or rather John’s fb page, where she’s been doing the updates): I would like to give what will be more than likely my last update on John Klein aka Saskboy Facebook page. John made

We received word this evening that John Klein – aka Saskboy (he calls himself that on social media, and you’ll find his blog is also called that) has been admitted to hospital and is not doing very well. I don’t have exact details, but according to his girlfriend on Facebook,

Please welcome Aaron Manton to Progressive Bloggers

Please welcome to Progressive Bloggers as a new affiliate: Joe Fantauzzi:Thoughts About Power

Please welcome our newest affiliate to Progressive Bloggers: Maple-Flavoured Politics

For those blogger affiliates in and or near the Toronto area who are not on the Progressive Bloggers Facebook group to have seen this… there is going to be an informal blogger/social media event in Toronto on Saturday aft-evening – May 3. If you’re interested in attending, please email me

Please welcome tcnorris to Progressive Bloggers.

Please welcome Right-Wing Observer to Progressive Bloggers (from Saskatchewan)