Rob Ford dropping like a rock
One question for Torontonians: what took you so long?One of the biggest polls ever conducted in Toronto shows residents from every corner of the city are overwhelmingly against Mayor Rob…
September 2011
Conservative Radio Host Files Police Complaint Over School Anti-Homophobia Initiative
Kari Simpson, an anti-gay activist and conservative radio host, has filed a police complaint against an anti-homophobia program designed to reduce the bullying of LGBT students and foster a safer…
The Popcorn Calculation #nlpoli
From the Telegram’s editorial on Wednesday: The problem is that, when the proposed appointment first came to light, Premier Kathy Dunderdale and Natural Resources Minister Shawn Skinner fell all over…
Illinois hunter who tortured birds pleads guilty in Edmonton court to causing cruelty to animals
This man is one sick puppy. And I'm not just talking about his appearance.A U.S. fowl hunter who sells videos of his outdoor adventures admitted in an Edmonton court Wednesday…
Disabled losing jobs to get "real jobs"
People with disabilities in a Ridge Meadows supported work program will be out of work if the province withdraws support after 20 years. A September 10 report in the Maple…
NDP ready for fall session
The NDP have finished their caucus retreat, and they’re going to spend the fall session talking tough about the economy, jobs, the Canadian Wheat Board, and Montreal bridges. Those last…
The Huffington Post’s Autism Big News Page Ain’t What It Used To Be
When the Huffington Post merged with AOL there were some who wondered about the impact of the deal on the Huffington Post's positioning outside the news establishment. Emily Bell explored…
Another reason to like the Beatles. Group refused playing to segregated audiences in US.
Doesn't sound like much today. But think about it. A mere 46 years ago, a group from England had to stipulate in its contract that it would not play to…
Conservative fiscal management: "Public Works is picking up the cost. Work as long as you want."
Life's good when you're a pal to the Conservatives. Just ask contractor LM Sauve.A lot of things about the contract have been unusual, starting with its awarding to Sauve, which…
Ron Paul. Barry Manilow’s on board. That settles it. He’s our man. With video!
Tucker Carlson's Daily Caller breathlessly reports that Barry Manilow is a fan of Ron Paul's. Isn't that dreamy?
Tomorrow’s episode of Alberta’s Next Top Premier will see someone voted off the island!
A crowd of Albertans solemnly awaits word of the outcome of the first ballot in the Tory leadership race. Typical Albertans may not always appear as illustrated. Then again, maybe…
alberta progressive conservative leadership poll results.
Over the past four days, readers of this blog have voted for their top three Progressive Conservative leadership candidates of their choice. The results show Gary Mar placing first and…
alberta candidate nomination update – september 2011 (part 2)
I have updated the list of declared and nominated candidates standing in the next provincial election. Athabasca-Sturgeon-Redwater: At a nomination meeting scheduled for September 26, former Liberal caucus staffer turned…
Your lying eyes
Alison has posted a brilliant Colbert Report video about the 9/ll conspiracy theory. Basically, we have always been at war with East Asia.
4039…Jack Would Have Loved This
Jack is Jack Layton the late leader of the Dips.I know there has been a lot of hand wringing about Andrea Horvath and other NDPers using their dead leader as…
4038…Strippers Be Smart Not Necessarily
Big story on Canoe and in the Suns, at least the one in Ottawa and the one in Toronto, about how smart the strippers are in Toronto. Like at least…
Federation of Labour files legal argument in massive law suit against Sask. Party government
Over the summer months, the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour and 25 additional plaintiffs (SFL et al) filed their legal argument in the Saskatchewan Court of Queen's Bench related to the…
Late night
No analogies intended. Just fun.
Topp is the wrong choice for NDP leader
Almost as soon as Brian Topp announced his candidacy for leader of the federal NDP, he stepped into the Conservative trap regarding electoral re-distribution. Conservatives have been long advocates of…
Université de Montréal students who wore blackface are sorry they offended you
Blackface stunt: HEC says students didn't want to offend anyone'By Christopher Curtis, THE GAZETTE September 15, 2011 7:02 PMMONTREAL - Anthony Morgan was walking through the Univerité de Montréal campus…