(BLOG POST posted on April 25, 2013 by bernans on Coop Média de Montréal ) When asked about the RCMP arrests made in an alleged terrorist plot, Prime Minister Stephen Harper had a warning for Canadians who would “commit sociology.” *The RCMP has confirmed that it is aware
Continue readingthe reeves report: National Energy Board commenting rules ‘undemocratic’
Enbridge buried pipeline marker – east Toronto. Credit: Adam Scott/Environmental Defence. Federal opposition MPs and environmental groups are crying foul over what they see as the government’s attempt to curtail public comment on Enbridge’s proposed 639-km Line 9 reversal pipeline route through southern Ontario and into Quebec. Tucked away in last spring’s
Continue readingThe Common Sense Canadian home page: Anthropology’s Capitalism
The anthropologist’s view of capitalism has more perspective than the economist’s. The economist examines such details as the rhythms of booms and busts, the dynamics of prosperity and poverty, and the merits of deficits and surpluses. But the anthropologist examines capitalism as a passing cultural phenomenon within great sweeps of
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Some Well-Deserved Ridicule
I suspect only the party faithful and the ‘true-believers’ would find these pictures objectionable: Recommend this Post
Continue readingTrashy's World: Guilty of numerous intellectual offences…
I am guilty of committing sociology. There. I said it. I will give myself up quietly to the proper authorities. I have also committed “analysis” in the past, so there will be more charges. And I won’t even start on my associations with known psychologists, statisticians, mathematicians and political scientists.
Continue readingThe Moncton Times@Transcript - Good and Bad: April 26: "Starbucks to open downtown outlet"
It’s a breaking story, front page material for the Moncton Times and Transcript. A probing reporter forced the full story out of Starbucks management, including a bombshell announcement that the coffee shop would have ample seating. There is also gripping information on where other Starbucks coffee shops are to be
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Justin Trudeau: “I’m Here To Serve” (VIDEO)
Canada, meet Justin Trudeau, the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada! We recommend:A great betrayal: Trudeau and the Liberals voted for Harper’s sell-out FIPAAt Last, Marc Garneau Challenges Justin Trudeau To Talk Policy Harper Conservatives attack Trudeau on his first day as Liberal leader (VIDEO)Justin Trudeau to defend
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: More than 1 million Canadians’ private data may have been compromised
The federal government has seen over 3,134 data and privacy breaches in the past 10 years, and less than 13% have been reported. With this kind of record, it’s clear we need a firm pro-privacy commitment from the government. Article by Althia Raj for The Huffington Post: More than a
Continue readingkirbycairo: Some Literary First sentences, just for fun. . .
On the day after the HarperCons finally made their utter hypocrisy TOTALLY clear by voting down a motion to ensure that MPs are able to speak freely in the House, I thought I would say to hell with all that crap and post something a little different. So here are a few
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Business records exception to hearsay rule applies only if conditions precedent proven
Tarion Warranty Corporation v. Boros, 2013 ONCA 263 reminds us that business records are not admissible hearsay unless there is proof that they are, in fact, business records: [2] The issue then is the appropriate remedy. Tarion submits that the appeal should be allowed and the convictions and sentence restored. The difficulty with this
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Liberal roundtable on sexual harassment within the RCMP (VIDEO)
A Liberal roundtable on sexual harassment within the RCMP, hosted by the party’s Women’s Caucus. The Canadian Progressive recommends: High profile ex-Mountie joins hundreds of Canadian women in RCMP lawsuit RCMP’s Misogynistic Response to Galliford Sexual Harassment Claim We recommend:High profile ex-Mountie joins hundreds of Canadian women in RCMP lawsuitHundreds
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Shame On You, Congress, Shame, Shame.
America’s “bought and paid for” Congress is notorious for obstructing any meaningful action to respond to climate change. Now a group, “Organizing for Action”, is preparing a campaign to target climate change denialists on Capital Hill. People like these guys: Until Thursday, the group had focused on gun control, immigration
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: The Latest in School Fashion – Body Armour
What’s next, Kevlar helmets? The latest sign of America’s worsening dysfunction is ballistic armour for school kids. Send your child to school with a bulletproof backpack so when the rounds start flying, and you know they will, the kid has a chance to take cover in the shelter of her
Continue readingLeDaro: George W. Bush and his Legacy
George W. Bush’s library is now open. What is he going to decorate it with? Maybe the skeletons of the over million dead Iraqis because of Bush’s invasion. Bush indeed is an evil man. “Before considering each of the dozens of individual deceptions, lies and misleading statements that Bush and
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Coming up on Sunday: A Blue Met Walk in the Bairro Português
I think there are still places left in the walk I’ll be leading on Sunday morning as part of the Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival. Called How the Portuguese Saved the Plateau, it will lead participants through on of Montreal’s currently trendy neighborhoods which was saved from urban distruction by
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BC Election Leadership Debate on CKNW 980 AM- 8:30AM-This Morning
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes- Political Blogger So now the election is on, really on. Bill Good will conduct a radio debate with BC Liberal leader Christy Clark, BC NDP Leader Adrian Dix, BC Green Leader Jane Sterk and BC Conservative Leader John Cummins. It will be available for streaming as well
Continue readingwmtc: wind mobile: horrible retail customer service but great follow-up after complaint
I sent this email yesterday. To Wind Customer Service: Re: Mobile Phone # xxx.xxx.xxxx Transaction: Tendered On: 24-Apr-2013 01:08 PMTendered At: WCMA01Invoice: xxxxx I am writing to complain about some terrible customer service I received at your Square One kiosk (100 City Centre Drive) on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The
Continue reading350 or bust: Obama Calls Out Climate Deniers, & Other Good News
It’s always enjoyable (and all too rare!) to share good news, and I’m pleased that there’s some to share on this, the last Friday in April: The Ontario government under newly elected premier Kathleen Wynne announced on Wednesday that it will be partnering with the government of Manitoba and the
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Sadly (if perhaps unsurprisingly), the Trudeau Libs’ vote with the Harper Cons against civil rights has received relatively little notice compared to the two parties’ attack ad posturing. But there’s still plenty worth reading on the subject – including another post from pogge,
Continue readingWise Law Blog: 140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, April 26, 2013
Hereare the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, April 26, 2013: Ontario Court of Appeal rules executives may not be covered for workplace injury claims. Law Society to Honour Five as Extraordinary Ontarians Meet the lawyer linking police with Toronto’s Muslim community – globalnews.ca DealBook: New
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