Justifying Murder on the High Seas
Once again the ugly specter of Israel’s collective punishment of Palestinians in the Gaza strip has been brought to the forefront of the world’s attention and, this time, it wasn’t…
May 2010
Another avoidable tragedy for Gaza
The loss of life on the flotilla attempting to move from Cyprus to Gaza is tragic, but it was also completely avoidable. This is a topic certain to inflame passions,…
Another avoidable tragedy for Gaza
The loss of life on the flotilla attempting to move from Cyprus to Gaza is tragic, but it was also completely avoidable. This is a topic certain to inflame passions,…
Another avoidable tragedy for Gaza
The loss of life on the flotilla attempting to move from Cyprus to Gaza is tragic, but it was also completely avoidable. This is a topic certain to inflame passions,…
Time to Establish a Green Social Democratic Party (GSDP)
Why is there both a New Democratic Party (NDP) and a Green Party? Examine them, really read their positions and philosophies. The two parties are essentially the same and where…
Blowing Up is Hard to Do
"This scares everybody" --British Petroleum COO Doug Suttles, on May 29, 2010, commenting on the failure of the "Top Kill" attempt to stave off the worst crude oil contamination in…
name change
I’ve come to a momentous decision, and it’s been growing in me a long time, since I read ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ a few years ago. Having changed my…
Haldimand "Food Drive Items Needed"
After reading the story below, I decided that there is something that we can all do to help out the Salvation Army and that is to help replenish their food…
Haldimand "Food Drive Items Needed"
After reading the story below, I decided that there is something that we can all do to help out the Salvation Army and that is to help replenish their food…
Haldimand "Food Drive Items Needed"
After reading the story below, I decided that there is something that we can all do to help out the Salvation Army and that is to help replenish their food…
Greens, NDP to merge; Layton and May step aside, with support of key Liberal defectors
Could you just imagine a headline like that? Only if you accept the fact that the federal Liberal party is finished as a viable political entity. It was this particular…
Christian Groups: Biblical Armageddon Must Be Taught Alongside Global Warming
What next?Christian Groups: Biblical Armageddon Must Be Taught Alongside Global Warming
A special thanks to…
...Dawg, Thwap and Canadian Cynic, for sharing my outrage about Harris receiving an honourary degree. And to Troy's Journal too. And Retired Educator, if you haven't heard about First Nations…
Chiefs sucking it up for the greater good: Nipissing U, Mike Harris
I am sick of First Nations politicians sucking it up for the allegedly greater good. Nipissing University plans to confer an honorary doctor of letters on former Ontario Premier Mike…
Busy bee!
So I was having a really crappy today and yesterday. I spiked my opiate tolerance by using a LOT of Dilaudids, and man did I ever come down sideways when…
How to get a spot in a $7 a day daycare
We have subsidized daycares in Quebec that charge $7 a day. That’s fantastic. A $7 daycare is a wonderful lifeline for low-income families. But how do you get a spot…
How to get a spot in a $7 a day daycare
We have subsidized daycares in Quebec that charge $7 a day. That's fantastic. A $7 daycare is a wonderful lifeline for low-income families. But how do you get a spot…
How to get a spot in a $7 a day daycare
We have subsidized daycares in Quebec that charge $7 a day. That’s fantastic. A $7 daycare is a wonderful lifeline for low-income families. But how do you get a spot…
Haldimand "Haldimand County Council supports Natural Gas Plant in Nanticoke"
The mayors of Mississauga, Oakville and Haldimand County have joined forces to lobby the Liberal government to support a plan to build a natural gas power plant in rural Haldimand…
Haldimand "Haldimand County Council supports Natural Gas Plant in Nanticoke"
The mayors of Mississauga, Oakville and Haldimand County have joined forces to lobby the Liberal government to support a plan to build a natural gas power plant in rural Haldimand…