Yesterday I predicted that the tory government would not introduce legislation to end the contract dispute between Canada Post and CUPW. Today, it seems Labour Minister Lisa Raitt formally announced plans to do just that.
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Go Canucks Go
The riots in Vancouver are not caused by animals, they’re caused by people like me.I think I was too into the Canucks this season, I say that not because they lost, but because how I lost. I didn’t lose a bet with a lot of money on the line, I didn’t l…
Continue readingQui est pour un référendum sur la réforme du Sénat?
Qui aurait bien de retour en mai, après que les conservateurs du Canada baigné dans leur glorieuse victoire sur les libéraux autant haï dans l’élection fédérale, que l’un des plus grands thèmes de confusion et de désaccord interne au parti ser…
Continue readingMorton's Musings: Federal Justice Minister backed brothels, lawyer says
Of course, the Federal government’s legal position the there is no constitutional right to prostitution does not forbid legislative reform.
Certainly Justice Minister Rob Nicholson is a very sensible and intelligent man — but politics is the art o…
Continue readingA Blog By James Curran: Woooooooooo!!!! Tonight we Drink the Good Scotch!!!
It’s been a long 39 years. I need a drink.
Continue readingBene Diction Blogs On: Circle of Moms face down a bully in the Faith category
You gotta love it when bullies get their due. It started with a blog contest at the wonderful Circle of Moms network. The group started out on Facebook in 2007 and through networking became a force in the blogging and … Continue reading →
Continue readingRecreating Eden: More Signs of the Times: Tatoos
No pictures so far–it’s a bit embarassing to stop people to ask–but I’m struck this year by how many young people now have tatoos. Not just roses or “I love” someone tatoos, but multicolour tendrils, flowers, birds, and mandalas that cover shoulders…
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 3858…I Was Pulling For Love Me Tender
As the new anthem for Quebec.Just in time for La Fete de Fall In The Bonfire, also known as Fete Nationale and Jean Baptiste Day, Anne Sutherland in the Montreal Gazette reports that La Belle has a new anthem. ” ‘The St. Lawrence swims in our blood; wa…
Continue readingThe three of us went to a vintage wedding…
…and giggled and kissed and drank and danced and ate lots of food. 🙂 i still think marriage is a oppressive, patriarchal, heterocentric, monogamist, governmentally sanctioned business transaction. but these two family friends are such special, lovin…
Continue readingThe Happy Wanderer: Junk Science week!
The National Post is having their annual Junk Science week! In it, they discuss some of the junk science that has cropped up in the last year, as well as the science that has reverted to junk. They also discuss the impacts said junk has on public polic…
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 3857…Oh To Be A Dipper This Weekend
This weekend is the biggest weekend in the history of the New Democratic Party.It’s the weekend of the national convention of the federal New Democrats, dubbed VANCON2011, has taken on new significance. The meeting was always going to be notable as a g…
Continue readingOn governance (3): The Crown.
So, yeah. The Crown. This could be a really short post — hell, by my standards, it probably will be.Here’s the thing. Constitutionally, we need the Crown. We can’t get rid of the monarch, or at least the Governor-General, without overhauling the whole…
Continue readingThey Call Me "Mr. Sinister": LRT For Me
Waterloo Regional Council looks set to approve the LRT. This a triumph of vision over fear. It is a triumph of the “can do” spirit I thought 30 years of conservatism had killed in Canada. Bravo Waterloo. It is a good day for the Region and a bold step …
Continue readingOh RG Harvie, Get With It! ADSCAM is So Yesterday, To Invoke Charlie Angus, Dracula is In Charge of the Bloodbank
I find it quite amusing when blogging supposiTories still hammer on about ADSCAM to this day, and there are many who do, yet they still will not forgive any and all transgressions of their treasured Harpercons. In fact, they will become like tigers when anyone dares to slam them for it. In fact, . . . → Read More: Oh RG Harvie, Get With It! ADSCAM is So Yesterday, To Invoke Charlie Angus, Dracula is In Charge of the Bloodbank
Continue readingThe World Famous Dan Shields: 3856…The CFL Shoots Itself In The Foot
Again.Opening game tonight in Calgary.Vancouver’s B.C. Lions against the Stamps.Could they not have moved this game so it wouldn’t be against the Stanley Cup Final?Of course they could.WFDS
Continue readingredjenny: Of Plastic Bags and Things
As described in this article, Rwanda is one of several places in the world that has banned plastic bags. Kigali, the capital of Rwanda is a beautiful and clean African city (I was highly impressed when I visited last year). This is due in part to the plastic bag ban.
Continue readingredjenny: Of Plastic Bags and Things
As described in this article, Rwanda is one of several places in the world that has banned plastic bags. Kigali, the capital of Rwanda is a beautiful and clean African city (I was highly impressed when I visited last year). This is due in part to the p…
Continue readingredjenny: Of Plastic Bags and Things
As described in this article, Rwanda is one of several places in the world that has banned plastic bags. Kigali, the capital of Rwanda is a beautiful and clean African city (I was highly impressed when I visited last year). This is due in part to the plastic bag ban.
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