You know, the one Andrea Horwath set up to hear from the people before her party decides whether or not to support the McGuinty budget. It’s now being reported that Ontarians are urging Horwath and her caucus to vote with the government and support this budget. But, between you and
Continue readingEnvironmental Law Alert Blog: Defending Canada’s Environmental Laws is just common sense
Thursday, March 29, 2012 Or “What your Mom taught you about Canada’s environmental laws” With a wide range of Canada’s environmental laws apparently on the chopping block in the coming weeks, and environmentalists under attack across the country, it has never been more important for Canadians to stand up for
Continue readingRecreating Eden: Protest against Fee Hikes in Montreal, and Jeanne Was There
Because I was in Toronto a week ago I missed the amazing demonstration against tuition fee hikes. Elin, Lukas, Sophie and various friends were there, though. So was Jeanne who marched along, beat time to the drums and by all accounts had a great time. Here’s a great time lapse
Continue readingFrom Mr. Mayrand’s Mouth…To Ms. O’Malley’s Thumbs… To Your Eyes…"200!"
Budget?WhatBudget? Lock’EmAllUpVille Yes that’s right. 200. As in 200 ridings. From Ms. O’Malley’s Liveblog (of the proMedia-packed committee room): 11:34 Kady: Whoa: According to Mayrand, those 800 (election misdirection) complaints cover *200* ridings. That’s — somewhat staggering, actually. I would’ve guessed maybe 100 ridings max. Doesn’t mean all the allegations
Continue readingIf Necessary Blogging But Not Necessarily Blogging: An example of the need to stop Robocalls in their tracks
I was watching the CTV news last night (Give me a break. It is the only channel I can get here) and at the end of a segment on the Alberta election campaign there was a mention of people complaining about receiving rude calls at 5:30 A.M. from the PC
Continue readingBlunt Objects: Campaign Research #AbVote Poll: 39.6% WRP, 30.3% PC
!CAUTION! Campaign Research is the firm behind the calls to Cotler’s riding last year, and is a known pro-Conservative (small c or big C) outfit, so take the next poll at face value. Campaign Research:WRP: 39.6% – 56 seatsPC: 30.3% – 24 seatsNDP: 11.6% – 6 seats Lib: 13.0% Despite
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC searches for someone to take Hockey Night’s helm by Bruce Dowbiggin
Columnist says an NHL season dogged by controversy at Hockey Night in Canada is ending with a search for a new executive producer for the program.
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: AUTISM SPEAKS Demands An Urgent, New Response To The Autism Epidemic As CDC Updates Prevalence Estimates
1 in 88 Children; 1 in 54 Boys AUTISM SPEAKS DEMANDS AN URGENT, NEW RESPONSE TO THE AUTISM EPIDEMIC AS CDC UPDATES PREVALENCE ESTIMATES Population of People with Autism and Cost to Society Continue to Skyrocket A National Public Health Crisis Requires a National Strategy NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 29,
Continue readingthe woodshed: Another books post
Those of you who have been following my efforts to read 50 books this year, having not seen a post about what I’ve been reading lately, need not worry. ( I know, I know — it has just been eating away at you, hasn’t it?) I have been keeping up
Continue readingLeDaro: Trayvon Martin: More Lies revealed about the murderer Zimmerman
Police said according to Zimmerman he was hit first, that his nose was broken and bleeding at the time. All lies. Have we made progress or are we as humans still vicious animals? Racism is alive and well. Watch the following video and you decide for yourself as to where
Continue readingCathiefromCanada: Shared sacrifices
As the poorest people in Canada find themselves working at their lousy jobs for two extra years before they can qualify for $500 a month in Old Age Security, I am sure they will be comforted by the hardships that MPs will also be experiencing in the name of austerity:
Continue readingCuriosityCat: Robocon: Lest we forget – The Elections Canada CEO report to Parliament
KadyO’Malley did the country a service by refusing to be sidetracked by Harper’sscheduling of the interim reportto the House by ChiefElectoral Officer Marc Mayrand for the same day as thebudget. It turns out that there were lots of journalists inattendance – so it is clear that at least some
Continue readingLeDaro: Mulcair’s debut and poor Bob Rae abandoned by the media
Watch the full video and you will get the picture.
Continue readingCanadian Dimension Feed: Mourning Mulcair’s Win
There will be lots of soul searching and head scratching going on this week about what happened with the NDP leadership race. The mechanics of the convention, the interesting lack of deal-making, and how the balloting progressed are all fodder for those who enjoy going through the entrails of leadership
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC, NFB and Telefilm to see 10% cut by Brendan Kelly
Columnist says cuts to CBC, Telefilm Canada and the National Film Board of Canada could lead to a significant reduction in Canadian film and TV production, and will almost certainly lead to layoffs at the CBC.
Continue readingcartoon life: Ideas / 3 from new Paper app for iPad
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Continue readingMy Morning Ride.
BigWheelKeepOn Turnin’Ville The blossoms are out. And they are white down Arbutus Valley way. So. With the wind up, will it be blizzard on the way home? Might have to listen to the traffic report before I leave tonight. .
Continue readingVideo of George Zimmerman post-kill – unscathed. Trayvon Martin’s hands showed no signs of struggle.
video platform video management video solutions video player Despite the overwhelming evidence showing George Zimmerman unbruised and unharmed immediately after killing Trayvon Martin, Zimmerman and his right-wing followers are unswayed. Zimmerman claims he was the one
Continue readingDented Blue Mercedes: On Trans* Beauty Contestants
I have to admit, as far as trans issues go, beauty pageants are way down my list of priorities. At a time when it’s difficult to access doctors willing to treat trans people for the flu let alone assist in transition, when even something as simple as basic human rights
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: ConCalls: Live #PROC Committee – LiveBlog
Watch live on CBC.ca Kady: In what can only be described as a deeply unfortunate bit of scheduling business, Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand is set to make his first public statement on the robocalls controversy at committee later this morning, just hours before the budget drops, when all but
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