Change is possible, but unlikely
Climate change is not a problem that can be solved within the current economic system without deep structural change.
Goin’ South to North Carolina
(Sung to the tune of Hotel California. Apologies to the Eagles)On a flight home from BuffaloAn eighth win in the bankRank smells from the equipment bagsTo remind them of how…
The People Speak
Sometime when I write, I wonder how many of my views are shared by others. Given current media political coverage, it is often difficult to gauge. That is one of…
What Is Fair Pay For Politicians?
The two most common reactions I received to the remuneration of Members of Parliament during my brief time in the role was: ‘that is way too much money’, and ‘that…
Wars and rumours of war, plus some Canada news, and predictions of a sad World Cup
It seems like its been a while since I've updated on today's wars, so here are a few recent posts and comments that I found illuminating: Iran War update Tonight…
Humans are capable of immense depravity
"The blunt reality is that when there are no consequences, we humans are capable of immense depravity toward those we are taught to scorn as subhuman."
Danielle Smith expected to try to force Albertans to endure a separation referendum – and blame someone else for it
Thanks to her sneaky separatist manoeuvring, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith seems to have wedged herself between the proverbial rock and metaphorical hard place. If she doesn’t do what the Alberta…
Is your family worth C$1.15 million?
Norway offers a striking contrast to British Columbia. In 2026, the two jurisdictions have almost identical populations — about 5.6 million people — yet Norway has built a sovereign wealth…
So I am to support separatists?
Last week Alberta Court of King’s Bench Justice Shaina Leonard quashed the approval of a... The post So I am to support separatists? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Curled-up cat.
Colbert’s Late Show Is Ending On Thursday
Three interesting and funny Colbert videos in the wind-up week. Colbert describes how he met Jon Stewart, and it’s funny. Such a shame that this TV studio may not go…
Author! Author!
In attempting to pin down some probably useless future database detailing struggled through the old accounts and thought to add authors, this involved creating new
Liberal insiders hobble Nate Erskine-Smith and try to deny Ontario Liberal members their democratic rights…
Liberal MP Nate Erskine-SmithI've read ad nauseam over the years how some Ontario Liberal insiders hate Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith (also known as NES) and want nothing more than to…
Do I really have a face for radio?
I recently appeared as a guest of Emmy Kelly’s on the On The Way Home podcast. We discussed recent trends in homelessness, research with Indigenous peoples, study tours, and coaching.…
Wise Law’s Top Ten Legal News Post for the Week of May 19, 2026
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Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of May 19, 2026
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of May 19, 2026 from Wise Law on Twitter:Ontario Nurses' Association launching constitutional challenge over lack of right to strike No…
Olé Olé Olé! Habs win it in overtime. Plus, more about the Alberta voter ID app scandal
What an outstanding win Carrier’s side switch grants Newhook a cushion on entry, and the forward makes no mistake to send the Habs to the ECF. The second replay gives…
Monday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week.- Samantha Hancox-Li discusses the need to ensure the rampant violence and corruption of the second Trump term is met with prosecutions, rather than another…
The Wrath of Jeff: Prominent Alberta separatist advocates internal UCP coup to oust Danielle Smith
Happy Victoria Day! Over the weekend leading up to our national celebration of Victorian rectitude, imperialism and class inequality, prominent Alberta separatist Jeffrey Rath took to the Internet appearing to…
The weather man.
Doug Ford offers a weather forecast. #onpoli #climate