What makes me mad? People like Saskatchewan’s infamous shock-talk-jock John Gormley, who thinks the world needs fewer “activists”. Here’s the resulting story from a recently released PLUSD cable from the Kissinger Files fit together with a Cablegate cable. Then US Ambassador David Mulford urged the Indian government to “drop its
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OPSEU Diablogue: Harper cuts funding to Health Council of Canada – will the provinces step in?
The Health Council of Canada’s days may be numbered. A creation of the 2003 10-year health accord between the provinces and the federal government, the Harper government has indicated that the Council will go the way of the Accord itself … Continue reading →
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Abandoned Community Pastures At Risk #cdnpoli #skpoli
The last remnants of a unique ecosystem on Earth are entering what is potentially their last years of natural existence. This will lead to the extinctions of some plants and animals that exist only on the Canadian prairies. Extinctions destabilize an ecosystem, and it’s an ecosystem where humans cannot be
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: The Delights of Spring
Lilith, the resident evilkitty, is normally all black. Not after her ecstatic rolling on the sun-warmed, and very dusty, pavement. Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: critters
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: Mayor Rob Ford goes international. Again.
Check it out here. And watch the clip, below.
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Rita MacNeil Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil. on.fb.me/15kgXcS— Rita MacNeil (@TeaRoomRita) April 17, 2013 This appeared on Rita’s website this evening, as pointed out on Twitter. CBC doesn’t have a story up as I’m posting this. Her Wikipedia
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: Supertwin
I am a proud aunt to four nephews and a very lovely niece. Among my nephews is a set of identical twins who arrived on this earth far, far too early but they are fighters, like their mom, and will be healthy and happy two-year-olds this summer. Also this summer
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: ConCalls: Well, That Didn’t Work. Queen Steps Back
A week ago, Elizabeth May finally got a response from the Queen of Canada regarding the sovereign’s position on election fraud in our country. Her opinion is that Harper’s appointed Governor General is the suitable person to decide if a Royal Commission should be held to investigate the Prime Minister’s
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: PC MPP Rick Nicholls steps in it again when his office issues a “fake” press release
I just don’t think he can help himself. To wit: Nicholls office stated that the multiplication of press releases was a standard occurrence within the PC party, and not plagiarism. The CKReview is well aware of press releases from political parties that duplicate the same message, however they do not offer quotes that never
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Stay on target…
(Thanks Mystro for the idea for the post title.) Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: heartwarming nature crap
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: A Few Movies
Taking some time on the weekend to waste a little time, I caught up on some movies. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” [6/10] was extremely uncomfortable at times, and oh so predictable, but still enjoyable enough to get a passing mark. The Spock on TV joke during the movie helped
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: BC Liberals, well, aren’t
Just got back from Ottawa and the federal Liberal Party leadership announcement, where Liberals were so abundant they had to open an overflow room at the convention centre so everyone could see the grand reveal. It was like a high school reunion, getting to see old friends while also avoiding
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Boston Marathon Attacked by Bombings
A typically joyful day in Boston was marred by a terrorist bombing where two explosions killed multiple people, and injured at least 50 with injuries as serious as amputations. It’s a grim reminder that peaceful life in North America is very much taken for granted, and our innocence will again
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Kingston votes 96 per cent against hospital privatization
It had all the trappings of an election. There were lawn signs, TV commercials, and door-to-door campaigners. The local media solicited the views of both politicians and citizens as everyone scrambled to become informed before the vote. Saturday Kingston residents … Continue reading →
Continue readingLeft Over: ‘Winds’ Of Change: Is That the Smell of Filthy Lucre?
Winds of change blowing hard as B.C. goes to the polls Can Liberal Premier Christy Clark break the NDP’s momentum? By Stephen Smart, CBC News Posted: Apr 15, 2013 2:18 AM PT Hey, Christy, the funny thing about having a big ol’ corporate-sponsored war chest…it no longer guarantees an election win
Continue readingLeft Over: Droning on and On at the NDP Convention…(but no drones, please!)
Tiny socialist caucus raises ruckus at NDP convention Party forces protesting delegates to put away anti-drone banner By Laura Payton, CBC News What a bunch of middle of the road drones the NDP has become…now there is a muzzling of dissent? I have always voted NDP – not because I agreed
Continue readingIn This Corner: Saving Canadian English, one word at a time.
Is Canadian English dying? Or should I say, Canadian English is dying, eh? First, is there such a thing as Canadian English? The answer is — and this is classically Canadian — yes, kind of. Canadian English is a typically Canadian compromise between our British heritage and the inexorable pull
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Canadians to get an opportunity to express views on paid plasma donations
Health Canada is going to give Canadians the opportunity to express their views on paid plasma donations soon. April 10 stakeholders selected by Health Canada took part in a round table discussion over the issue of increasing paid donation in … Continue reading →
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: Rapists aren’t just strangers lurking in dark alleyways
Something to think about: In a survey of male college students: · 35% anonymously admitted that, under certain circumstances, they would commit rape if they believed they could get away with it. · One in 12 admitted to committing acts that met the legal definitions of rape, and 84% of
Continue readingLisaKirbie.com: Johnny Rotten: “Flat out sexist, misogynist pig,” says tv interviewer
About 20 some-odd years ago now, I lived in Los Angeles. I knew many interesting people, including one of Lydon’s bandmates, Steve Jones. The Sex Pistols are a wicked band but Lydon is a real piece of work (which is something of an understatement). During an interview yesterday he goes
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