Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
“Action is the antidote for despair.” ~ Joan Baez Monday, September 26, 2001: Ottawa Tar Sands Action There comes a time when you need to take a stand. When sending…
September 2011
war criminal coming to vancouver: ottawa won’t prosecute, but you can protest
Vancouver, a war criminal will be in your midst tomorrow, promoting his book. Join the welcoming committee.If you live elsewhere and don't see the evil man himself, you might see…
Palestine is the Best Bet for Peace
An independent state for Palestine is the best way to create peace in the Middle East. Since the creation of Israel in 1948, violence has never stopped, fueled by hatred…
The Ontario election is over for me
I would like to thank Forum Research for confirming that my vote will not count in the upcoming Ontario non-democratic election. I have tried to estimate the possible margin of…
The Ontario election is over for me
I would like to thank Forum Research for confirming that my vote will not count in the upcoming Ontario non-democratic election. I have tried to estimate the possible margin of…
The Ontario election is over for me
I would like to thank Forum Research for confirming that my vote will not count in the upcoming Ontario non-democratic election. I have tried to estimate the possible margin of…
The Ontario election is over for me
I would like to thank Forum Research for confirming that my vote will not count in the upcoming Ontario non-democratic election. I have tried to estimate the possible margin of…
Dmitry Medvedev asks Vladimir Putin to run for president of Russia
Nothing like loyalty----------------------------------------Russian President Dmitry A. Medvedev said Saturday he will step aside after one term as president, and called on the ruling United Russia party to endorse Vladimir V.…
Negotiating with Quebec #nlpoli #nlvotes
Kevin Aylward says that, as Premier, he’d have no problem negotiating with Quebec about developing the Lower Churchill. A New Liberal Government will direct Nalcor to recommence negotiations with Quebec,…
Gordon Driver/Axcess Automation barred from US securities industry
The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ruled that Canadian Gordon Driver is permanently barred from the securities industry. The SEC states that through his company Axcess Automation, Gordon Driver…
Checkpoint nation…
Early one morning, Maria—then nine months pregnant—and her family were stopped by the police for no discernable reason. A special breakfast outing became a nightmare—and at one of the most…
Shackled and Detained: A Pregnant Woman’s Story…
Juana Villegas from Mexico was nine months pregnant when she was stopped for a traffic violation, for which she was later found innocent. Because of an agreement between local police…
Another Black Eye For London, Ontario
And London continues to be the focus of negative attention due to the actions of bigots. We covered the ugly incident at the hockey game in the city yesterday. Now,…
How Far Will Obama Grovel?
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to be weighing "punitive" measures against the Palestinian Authority for having the temerity to seek statehood from the United Nations.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Leaky nose, poundy head, chesty cough
Yep, that would be me. A thousand pardons for the lack of blogging — my brain is sore. On a semi-related note, if you haven’t already done so then go…
Joint submissions to be accepted unless unlawful or would bring administration of justice into disrepute
R. v. Finlay, 2004 CarswellOnt 4793 is a useful source for the proposition when joint submissions regarding release at a bail hearing are made, it was incumbent upon a justice…
Why should I publish in PRX ?
Dear Colleague: “Why should I publish in PRX?” We have heard this question often, and with the inaugural issue of PRX about to close, we have our first concrete answers.”…
Stephen Harper and the Prison State
I always knew that Stephen Harper would eventually turn this country into a prison state, as sinister as the man himself.I always knew that his American-style plan to jail even…
Another black eye for London ON. Transgenders forced from Farmer’s Market.
I don't know what's going on in London but it's sounding more like Alabama every day. You remember NHL player Wayne Simmonds being thrown a banana peel during a pre-season…