Today I gave a presentation on Canadian housing policy at the annual conference of the European Network for Housing Research. Points raised in the presentation include the following: -Fiscal context, more so than which party has been in government, appears to have shaped federal housing policy in Canada over the
Continue reading350 or bust: Mother Nature, Pumped Up By Warmer Atmosphere, Swamps Alberta
* “If you think mitigated climate change is expensive, try unmitigated climate change.” Dr Richard Gammon * The City of Calgary, home riding of Canada’s climate-denying, scientist-muzzling Prime Minister, ordered the evacuation of the entire downtown earlier today because of catastrophic flooding from the Bow and Elbow Rivers. Approximately 75,000
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Emma Hewitt – Miss You Paradise (Shogun Remix)
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Pam Sings The Blues
On this fine Friday evening, for those of you whose tastes tend toward the confessional genere, may I suggest this fine rendition of “Pam Sings The Blues”? Recommend this Post
Continue readingBetterParks for Vancouver: Ralph Waldo Emerson
‘To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Maxime Bernier’s Really Bad Driving Day
Golly. I bet the Cons are really regretting having gone after Tom Mulcair for ignoring a stop sign on Parliament Hill.For not only did it make them look ridiculous.It also made them look hypocritical.And now to make matters even worse eh?Watch out !!!! Here comes Maxime Bernier !!! Read more »
Continue readingBene Diction Blogs On: Exodus International shuts down, leaders to start new organization
Tonight Canadians will have the opportunity to watch a show on OWN that has caused a lot of buzz south of the border. As important as the content of the show is to GLBT, ex-gay and church and para-church groups in the US, what has happened since the show aired
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: U.S. charges Snowden with espionage
Edward Snowden has just been charged with espionage by U.S. Federal Authorities. Snowden was responsible for stunning revelations about the massive surveillance apparatus being operated by spy agencies including the U.S. NSA, Canada’s CSEC, and the UK’s GCHQ. He revealed these agencies are responsible for blanket surveillance of the everyday
Continue readingPeace, order and good government, eh?: Friday night blues blogging
I’m opening with the big band this evening. But I’m closing with Buddy Guy so it should work out. This is Roomful of Blues with Jambalaya. I Won’t Cry was written by Janiva Magness, the lead vocalist, and Dave Darling, the guitar player. New music! As promised, here’s Buddy Guy
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Four GTA-based organizations recognized for embracing diversity
By: Maytree Foundation | Press Release: Photo: DiverseCity TORONTO, June 19, 2013 – At an awards ceremony on Wednesday evening, DiverseCity onBoard recognized Blue Hills Child and Family Centre, the City of Markham, and William Osler Health System for embracing diversity in board governance and making it a priority to
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Daughter, delivered to Camp Oconto
It ain’t fancy, but it’s home for the next two months!
Continue readingArt Threat: Ian Kamau: artistic reflections on city life
Ian Kamau is a Toronto based artist performing in Montreal for the Suoni per il Popolo festival at a concert organized by Howl!. Kamau is a key underground hip-hop artist creating today in Canada. This interview focuses on Kamau’s approach and specifically on the Traffic, a soul track from his
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Photography Is Not a Crime
The title was the shocking headline of this op-ed by PEN. “Uh, no kidding,” is the correct response. What’s disappointing is your image is taken everywhere by the state and businesses, but citizens are freaking out if other citizens or journalists have their images too? Free societies cannot allow their
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Stephen Harper and the Pathology of the Cons
Well I see that even Andrew Coyne is starting to ask himself whether the Cons can save themselves from self destruction.And whether they have lost their way or lost their minds.But like all true believers he just doesn't get it. Read more »
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: City of Ottawa Kanata South (Terry Fox to West Hunt Club Road) Class Environmental Assessment Study – The NCC Role in Protecting the Greenbelt
Submission to The National Capital Commission Richard W. Woodley Bridlewood, Kanata, Ontario June 21, 2013 I am providing this submission to the National Capital Commission (NCC) because I see the NCC as the Guardian of the Greenbelt while I see the City of Ottawa more as the guardian of roads
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: City of Ottawa Kanata South (Terry Fox to West Hunt Club Road) Class Environmental Assessment Study – The NCC Role in Protecting the Greenbelt
Submission to The National Capital Commission
Richard W. Woodley
Bridlewood, Kanata, Ontario
June 21, 2013
I am providing this submission to the National Capital Commission (NCC) because I see the NCC as the Guardian of the Greenbelt while I see the C…
Continue readingTHE FIFTH COLUMN: City of Ottawa Kanata South (Terry Fox to West Hunt Club Road) Class Environmental Assessment Study – The NCC Role in Protecting the Greenbelt
Submission to The National Capital Commission Richard W. Woodley Bridlewood, Kanata, Ontario June 21, 2013 I am providing this submission to the National Capital Commission (NCC) because I see the NCC as the Guardian of the Greenbelt while I see the City of Ottawa more as the guardian of roads
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC News: Canada among the most secretive of Trans-Pacific Partnership countries
What happens when a CBC News reporter asks for details about the secretive TPP meeting held in Vancouver last week? Canadians deserve transparency. Speak up at: http://OurFairDeal.org Article by Curt Petrovich from CBC News: The ambitious, now 11-nation trade deal known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership has been raising the ire
Continue reading350 or bust: Alberta Oil Sands Not Economically Viable, MIT Report States
I’m on my way to Washington DC with 20 other Canadian climate activists, to join forces with 330 Americans from across the United States who are concerned that future generations will inherit a harsh and unforgiving world because of the climate crisis. The Citizens Climate Lobby diaspora collecting in D.C. intends to
Continue readingDISSTEMPER: Split that personality!
The NSA records a private PMO conversation Harper: I just read that Tom Flanagan called me secretive, suspicious, vindictive and ruthless. He’s what I call a real pal, but lately I’ve been hearing that not every Canadian voter gets my good points like he does. Anyway, it’s got me thinking
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