Blackstrap Park Review
I went camping at Blackstrap Provincial Park a couple times this season. When their survey asked for feedback, I gave a lot. Pros: I liked the trails. I had my…
More on referendum follies
In a previous post I pointed out why referendums are perhaps the worst instrument democracy... The post More on referendum follies first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
A Change Is Needed
As the dog days of summer wind down, there are many pleasures to look forward to as autumn beckons - fall fairs (if you like that sort of thing), cooler…
Mid-Week Break: Good cartoons, good videos, good news
And Star cartoonist Theo Moudakis predicted Lake America a year ago Next, a few good videos to enjoy: View on Threads A new "Elbows Up" video from Iran Lego View…
Canada protects mining investors while scrapping its corporate accountability watchdog
Protest outside the Canadian Embassy in Quito on March 4, 2026. “Free Trade Agreement with Canada = More extractivism. Canadian mining out,” reads the banner. Photo by Acción Ecológica/@AcEcologic. ...
Respect From School Kids?
Schoolkids are famously respectful. Not! Here’s one person replying to #StateRadio CJME’s question about how schools are doing. Lorraine Scott:“I believe the first step for children to learn is to…
NYC-ABC PP/POW updates September 1, 2026
Click here for the latest compilation of every other week updates. NYC ABC, along with several other individuals and prisoner support crews, now send hard copies to all political prisoners…
Lake Americahahaha!
When a child is having a tantrum, often the best thing to do is wait him out.
Collingwood’s 2026 Municipal Election, Part One
“Politicians are the same all over,” wrote Nikita Khrushchev. “They promise to build a bridge, even when there is no river.” That quote came to mind recently. More than 400…
Danielle Smith’s official message kept changing yesterday – what the heck was that about?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith marked the “Alberta Day” moment in time with a couple of significantly different official messages and an apocalyptic prophecy. Yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, an email…
Fighting for Lake Ontario? We don’t get to choose the battle; we only get to choose our side
So now we're in a fight for the honour of Lake Ontario. Really? Once again, this proves what I first wrote 20 years ago and have repeated it several times…
Good morning, my fellow Albertans! Happy Alberta Day!
Good morning, my fellow Albertans! Happy Alberta Day! (Such as it is.) No, you can’t sleep in. Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney’s lame celebration is a “recognized commemorative day.” So,…
Today’s tonic: “It’s time Canada logged out of tech platforms owned by Donald Trump toadies,” by Justin Ling
Today’s tonic: “It’s time Canada logged out of tech platforms owned by Donald Trump toadies,” by Justin Ling“As we plunge into full-scale trade war with the Trump administration, it’s time…
From a letter to the editor
A rare editorial
Wise Law’s Top Ten Legal News Post for the Week of August 31, 2026
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Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of August 31, 2026
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of August 31, 2026 from Wise Law on Twitter:Toronto’s tree rules are getting tougher. Here’s what changes Sept. 1 Hate crimes…
A Word From A Familiar Voice
Those of you who are long-time readers of blogs will remember The Mound of Sound. The Mound wrote prodigiously and deeply, offering keen analyses of world and national issues. The…
Sunday Funday: Cartoons, Interesting Posts, Funny Posts, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers plus the Jays
So much depressing news this week about war and Nepal so I didn't find as much funny stuff. But enough, I think! Enjoy...About the CAN-US Trade & Tariff War This…
Pirate Epistemology: Kant fight this feeling
Mark examines the ideas of perception theory from the perspective of a pirate The post Pirate Epistemology: Kant fight this feeling appeared first on mark a. rayner.