canadian boat to gaza: we will not be intimidated by threats or lawsuits
A message from the Canadian Boat to Gaza, to anyone who thinks they can bully the boat into submission: We will not be intimidated by threats or lawsuits It has…
June 2011
Does He Have An Enemies List?
Lawrence Martin took the measure of Stephen Harper long ago. And, while the parallels aren't exact -- history rhymes, it doesn't repeat itself -- Martin has documented the similarities between…
Let Parliament decide on prostitution
http://natpo.st/mLDeSNBy James MortonImagine a nation with rampant, open prostitution. A significant number of the poorest prostitutes come from aboriginal backgrounds, often with drug and alcohol addiction. A constant undercurrent of…
Masters of Japanese Gay Art Make Their European Debut
For the first time, the work of gay Japanese artists will be the subject matter of an exhibition in Europe. This new show, to be held at the Galerie Brugier-Rigail…
One Good Thing About Toronto
You never have to worry about hockey fans rioting because the team loses in the Stanley Cup finals.
Superpower your career-limiting blunders with Twitter!
Yeah, as I always say — never writing something electronically that you aren’t willing to defend to the entire world. Alltop always says what it means — funny. Thanks to…
The PCs In Ontario
From ThreeHundredEight.com: Considering Dalton McGuinty's personal unpopularity, the PCs could be doing better than this. They are still well below the electoral outcome of the federal Conservatives in the province,…
A contrast
During the Olympics, Vancouver folks were very patriotic, yet very civilized in their fervour, as it should be. A year later, their hockey team loses a 7th game in the…
Unquestioned
Yes, Chantal Hebert is right to point out the glaring disconnect between the help the media has offered the Cons, and the constant scorn it's received in return. But there's…
New column day
Here, with my first commentary on a subject which I'll plan to discuss plenty more in the future: the need to protect our freedoms of speech, conscience and assembly from…
The looming debt problem: update
Canadian household debt is at at record levels according to report by the Certified General Accountants Association. The latest report adds a new twist to a discussion of the potential…
Get ready to stay late
If MPs really wanted to get out of Ottawa when the House is scheduled to rise at the end of next week, they should think again. It doesn’t look like…
Autism Functioning Levels Are Important, Reality Based Distinctions, It Is Time To STOP Pretending They Do Not Exist
There are people whose opinions about autism are sought out by members of the media who promote the falsehood that there is no such thing as people who are low-functioning.…
Say what you will about Ottawa and the Senators
We would never do this.
Shall They or Shant They?
Source: CTV News: Senate Reform Ruffles Some Conservative FeathersWell, there's a lot to talk about. We could sit here and discuss the Conservatives' quick action on legislating Canada Post back…
In praise of a Senate revolt
News of a revolt among Conservative senators over Harper’s unconstitutional (and frankly asinine) reform bills should actually be welcome news. But of course, that’s not how everyone is reacting. Senator…
Identify this idiot – the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riots
The Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver are being broadcast, Facebooked, blogged, YouTubed and Twittered. Sun Media has a feed going #identifythisidiot (van24news@sunmedia.ca) Disappointed fans who grabbed some shots – help…
Two political extremes battle it out in Parliament during Question Period
Job loss, poverty and strikes were at the top of the agenda as the N.D.P. and the Conservatives broke out in debate during Question Period yesterday.