Hudak’s quoted as saying the following in an article on a pro-life website: “I may have signed a petition from my riding in that respect but listen, I’ve been clear — we would not reopen this debate,” he said, according to the Toronto Sun. “I said that throughout our leadership campaign.” “There’s been a law […]
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gritchik: Is he or isn’t he?
I’m hearing that Hudak was asked earlier today about his position on a woman’s right to choose. And that he wouldn’t/didn’t answer the question.
Either Hudak is in favour of women’s reproductive rights or he’s not. …
Those Emergency Blues: Get Me the Frickin’ Goat!
If only there was a magic goat. Part of an advertising campaign from the Nova Scotia Ministry of Health Promotion and Protection aimed at reducing harm from high risk behaviours. According to the No Magic Goat website: 911 is your friend. The goat, not so much. (She bites, for one). She’s cute and furry, but […]
Continue readinggritchik: Campaign Life Coalition scrubs Hudak’s abortion statement
Thanks to Fern Hill for letting me know.
How about someone in the MSM asking Hudak exactly what his views are on abortion? It’s important, don’t you think?
gritchik: Hudak’s anti-choice position
Hudak believes government’s role is to be pro-life.
Screw the law, I guess.
gritchik: Hudak’s position on abortion
Responding to a request for his position on abortion: “I believe that it is the government’s role to promote the choice of life in childbearing decisions, to encourage women to carry the babies to term and, if the child is unwanted, to give them up for adoption.” [Letter to CLC, May 23, 1995] Abortion is […]
Continue readinggritchik: You should pay attention to this
If the thought a Tim Hudak led provincial Conservative government didn’t make you nervous before, this should make you downright scared. There is nothing “progressive” about these conservatives.
Continue readingSlap Upside The Head: Des Nouvelles De L’Avenir
Good day to you, gentlemen, gentleladies and other various gentlepeople. It is I, Professor Flamingo Jones of the University of Oxbridgeshire, writing to you once again. For the next week or so, Mark, the author of Slap Upside the Head, has graciously agreed to accompany me on a research expedition to France. Our primary goal […]
Continue readingCritical Brain Candy: Sad times for RIM
This was an interesting read: Inside RIM: An exclusive look at the rise and fall of the company that made smartphones smart. I really want to root for RIM. I worked there for a bit, I have many friends working there, and they are a hugely positive part of my local community. But, shortly after […]
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Montreal
April and I showed up in Montreal yesterday afternoon, after a few nights in Ottawa. While in the capital, we toured Parliament, and I saw Elizabeth May’s desk, tucked away in the back corner away from the Speaker’s chair. I also used Bixi bikes at $5/24hours to get over to Hull quickly, and took a […]
Continue readingExcited Delirium: Wakefield, Ratajczak and Vaccines
Are vaccines the cause for a spike in autism? Recent research from an independent physician shows that there might be a link.
Continue readingCore Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health | #TOpoli
I’m sorry, I had to give my head a shake.
Fluoridation?
Look, we’ve all seen the passage in Dr. Strangelove where General Ripper talks about what an insidious Communist plot it is, but the thing is, that’s not just satire. Fluoridation of our drinking water has been a touchstone for conspiracy-minded whackjobs since the 1950s, but . . . → Read More: Core Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health | #TOpoli
Continue readinggritchik: Conservative values are not Canadian values
This is total bullshit.
60% of Canadians did not want Stephen Harper as P.M. 60% of Canadians did not want a Conservative federal government. I would suggest that Harper not get too comfortable, or too arrogant.
Saskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Ottawa
April and I woke to the Changing of the Guard ceremony out our sunny hotel window on the 25th floor. Last night was a thunderstorm with some clouds that looked threatening. Saturday we got a day pass and went to the Rideau Centre and April asked for a Playbook in the Apple Store. We caught […]
Continue readingSlap Upside The Head: Dr. Flamingo Jones And The Tome Of Wonders
I’m very happy to present today’s Guest Slap. The author, Dr. Flamingo Jones, is a world-renowned archaeologist and researcher at the University of Oxbridgeshire. While I know little about his reclusive past and current whereabouts, he has kindly agreed to share with us, occasionally, his knowledge, discoveries, and insights. A hardy hello to you, readers! […]
Continue readinggritchik: Drama in the Beach
So we finally emerge from the wilds of cottage country and decide, on this beautiful summer night, to walk down to one of our favorite haunts for dinner. (Dinner was delicious and uneventful, in case you’re curious.). It was on the stroll back when it gets interesting… In the middle of a major intersection, a […]
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Ontario
Flew to Toronto on Monday morning, and slept along the way, still only giving me a few hours of sleep, as I was wound up and doing chores I hadn’t done due to wedding preparations. Rented a car downtown after taking the TTC, and went back to the airport to pick up our friend who […]
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Wedding
Note the Saskatchewan and Roughtider flags over the wedding? The Imperial March was my entrance music. No, I forgot to do Live Long and Prosper in my vows.
Continue readingSlap Upside The Head: Ontario Catholic Schools To Get GSAs
Great news! Thanks to pressure from students, the Ontario government has announced that all schools receiving public funding, including Catholic schools, must allow GLBT support groups starting this September. “The choice to have an LGBTQ group will be the choice of students, not the choice of principals and school boards,” MPP Glen Murray announced to […]
Continue readingThings Are Good: New Look
Check out the new look of the site!
There might be some bugs here and there, so bare with me as I update stuff. Category images will be coming soon plus a new random post from the archive in the sidebar.
Enjoy and let me know what you think of the new…