A Letter to Canadians from Jack Layton
A letter to Canadians, from Jack Layton Dear Friends, Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each…
August 2011
On the Summer Reading List
The Oprah Winfrey Book Club this ain’t, but for those who might be hunting around for something to read, consider these books your humble e-scribbler picked up recently: How to…
Howl! live recording 2 – Monday Music Pick: Download two free tracks from experimental guitarist Nick Kuepfer
Art Threat presents two live recordings featuring musician Nick Kuepfer performing at Howl! in March 2011.
Evidence required to prove imputed income beyond minimum wage
Beck v. Beckett, 2011 ONCA 559 deal with imputed income in the family law context. It is common in family matters for parties to request income be imputed to the…
We’ll miss you Jack
To lose Jack Layton at the height of his capacity as a person and as a political leader, is especially sad. When Jack walked into my graduate course at York…
Jack Layton: the right reacts
Stephen Taylor must be so proud."By the end of today's news cycle......there will be no part of his anatomy left unkissed... "Small Dead Animals begins its discussion of Layton's passing…
Jack Layton, Canada’s Happy Warrior
The Happy Warrior:Who is the happy Warrior? Who is he That every man in arms should wish to be? ...'Tis, finally, the Man, who, lifted high, Conspicuous object in a…
The Republican War on Science Returns
republican war.jpg As author of the 2005 book The Republican War on Science, I’ve watched recent developments in the presidential race with fascination. It is not exactly news that man...
Thank you Jack
Dear Jack What devastating news yesterday. I am heartbroken - as are many. The last time I saw you was the CLC convention in May, shortly after the Orange Wave…
Big Coal Faces Killer Argument in Court
It might just be the moment fossil fuelers dread most - their production tied to direct environmental consequences. The Queensland, Australia coal-mining giant, Xstrata is going to court today over…
Shades of Green: Pipelines and Tankers – the Building Pressure
Anyone who is concerned about the arrival of pipelines and tankers to BC's West Coast should be worried. The forces are mounting to make this province a bridge to an…
Jack Layton’s Legacy
Jack Layton has died from cancer. I believe his legacy will inspire optimism and integrity in Canadian politics. What are your thoughts? Share the Love: Twitter del.icio.us email RSS Facebook…
Don’t Know Much About Stenography…
ButIDoKnowOneAndOneDon'tMakeThreeVille Norman Farrell has an excellent, fact-laden post up about the latest round of proMedia stenography here in Lotusland. This is about the BC Hydro story. Go read it, and…
Jack Layton RIP
Just turned on the PC for the day and found out about Jack. He was a fighter for the left. He was the conscience of a country.Jack Layton's last letter…
RIP Jack Layton #CancerTagFail
If we make it to September, Everything’s gonna be alright I know, It’s the coldest time of Summer, And Canada mourns the MP from Toronto. If we make it to…
Good Gaddafi, Hello NATO
There will be much celebrating across Libya over the next several days even as the mop-up operations get under way. Of course, there's no guarantee that this will be over…
Goodbye, Jack
Anyone who saw Jack Layton’s final public press conference, where the energizer bunny of Canadian politics looked so frail and weak, knew he was in the fight of his life.…
Good Bye Jack
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Jack Layton: grief, mourning and then action
I won't dwell on how awful I feel over Jack Layton's passing this morning. I do. But everyone does. Y'all don't need to read about my grief. I'm not all…