Trustee Sheila Ward wants to ban a book she hasn’t read
Toronto District School Board Trustee Sheila Ward (Toronto Centre) told the Jewish Tribune this week that she will “move heaven and earth to have The Shepherd’s Granddaughter taken off the…
March 2010
Trustee Sheila Ward wants to ban a book she hasn’t read
Toronto District School Board Trustee Sheila Ward (Toronto Centre) told the Jewish Tribune this week that she will “move heaven and earth to have The Shepherd’s Granddaughter taken off the…
Stephen Harper’s Maternal Health Disaster
In what is arguably an effort to win over fundamentalist Christian voters, Stephen Harper’s G8 maternal and child health initiative, as it currently stands, will result in far more preventable…
Toronto Mayoral Debate, Live-Tweeted
Can't make it to Scarborough tonight for the debate between several mayoral candidates?Try this Twitter trend #voteTO for live tweeting of tonight's debate at Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School.The Globe…
My Canada 150 Presentation: "The Creative and Competitive Economy"
What follows is an expanded version of what was supposed to be a five minute presentation at the Canada 150: Halton conference - and a MUCH expanded version of the…
Canada 150 in Halton
In the few years since I've been engaged in party politics, I don't think I've ever encountered such a stunning clash between hope and cynicism as I have this weekend.From…
Top 5 Reasons To Vote In Toronto’s Municipal Election
5. Other than standing at Nathan Phillips Square every day with a bullhorn, it's a great way to make your voice heard.4. Do you like transit expansion plans?3. What would…
Music For A Rainy Sunday
Polmo Polpo's Like Hearts Swelling is perfect for Sunday.It's a cacophonous sound collage from Toronto's Sandro Perri.Admittedly, you'll have to be in the right place to want to hear it.
Canada and the World afternoon session
So far the panel is fairly interesting. The emphasis of this group is on NGO’s and how they work at representing Canada around the world. To be honest I lost…
Canada and the World afternoon session
So far the panel is fairly interesting. The emphasis of this group is on NGO's and how they work at representing Canada around the world. To be honest I lost…
Canada and the World afternoon session
So far the panel is fairly interesting. The emphasis of this group is on NGO’s and how they work at representing Canada around the world. To be honest I lost…
How not to get people to pay for news
He’s going for it, Murdoch has announced that Times Online will begin to charge, get this, $1.50 a DAY for access to their online news! Oh ya, that’s gonna work…
Canada and the digital world
Here are some random thoughts and observations from my spot on press row. The question line for this topic is much longer than any other. Highly appropriate considering the nature…
Canada and the digital world
Here are some random thoughts and observations from my spot on press row. The question line for this topic is much longer than any other. Highly appropriate considering the nature…
It’s 8:30 p.m.: Do You Know Where Your Light Switches Are?
Like any Torontonian falling all over myself to demonstrate how progressive and eco-conscious I am, I will recognize Earth Hour this evening.But, can we fix the planet's woes if we…
Canada and the digital world
Here are some random thoughts and observations from my spot on press row. The question line for this topic is much longer than any other. Highly appropriate considering the nature…
Canada 150 Energy session
The North American energy Market Michael phelps takes a stand on carbon, that the best way to reduce carbon emissions is to tax it. That is best way to reduce…
Canada 150 Energy session
The North American energy MarketMichael phelps takes a stand on carbon, that the best way to reduce carbon emissions is to tax it. That is best way to reduce it.…
Canada 150 Energy session
The North American energy Market Michael phelps takes a stand on carbon, that the best way to reduce carbon emissions is to tax it. That is best way to reduce…
Local Artists Get AGO Platform
By now, you must have heard of the local food movement. Consider the AGO's showcasing of local artists a kind of local brain food movement.My relationship with the AGO has…