Starting a claim or application — generally you have to serve personally
Because of financial constraints many people today are forced to act as their own lawyer. There is no reason you cannot act as your own lawyer and I have dealt…
October 2011
Oh Georgia Straight, why do you publish such crap?
Sometimes I appreciate the local coverage that the Georgia Straight provides. They’re coverage of the Vancouver election is extensive, and they’ve provided pages for every school and parks board candidate…
An admission… and a solution — maybe
According to my sources, my thoughts on allowing the building to go ahead — originally published on the blog on Friday — were offbase; based on the heritage district plan,…
Thought on the Supreme Court panel process
I didn’t get a chance to address this when it came up the last week and a bit, but I wanted to say that the MP panel that “questioned” Harper’s…
Tories Release “It Gets Better” Video
The federal Conservative party has released an “It Gets Better” video, telling GLBT teens to stick through the tough times after another bullying-related suicide made headlines last week. Now, I…
The Best Case/Worst Case Scenario #nlpoli
So there you have it. The Liberal caucus, less a vacationing Jim Bennett, met last week. They decided Kevin can keep the job of Liberal Party leader and all the…
A $5 million sop
Who ever would have guessed that there would be even more concerns about the proposed new “Office of Religious Freedoms” that the government is planning on building within the Department…
Occupy: Out with the old, in with the new
I’m happy to say that since my last post Occupy Edmonton is doing very well. Edmonton (and the whole world) showed tremendous support tonight. I dare say Occupy Edmonton is…
Politics play prominently at the 54th Venice Biennale
Water is the political motif for a significant number of works and death stalks the corridors of the Venice Biennale.
Fredericton Autism Intervention Services Founder Danielle Pelletier Honored Saturday Night
L: Danielle Pelletier, R: Harold Doherty In the photo above I am standing with Danielle Pelletier, an SLP and founder of Autism Intervention Services Fredericton. I was privileged to be…
Fredericton Autism Intervention Services Founder Danielle Pelletier Honored Saturday Night
L: Danielle Pelletier, R: Harold Doherty In the photo above I am standing with Danielle Pelletier, an SLP and founder of Autism Intervention Services Fredericton. I was privileged to be…
An Omission Here, A Touch-Up There…
Throughout the course of this election campaign, the Saskatchewan Party has been playing fast and loose with the history of our province. Commercial after commercial, press release after press release,…
An Omission Here, A Touch-Up There…
Throughout the course of this election campaign, the Saskatchewan Party has been playing fast and loose with the history of our province. Commercial after commercial, press release after press release,…
Wiebo Ludwig, fierce and ailing at 69, brings his inescapable star power to Edmonton
Wiebo Ludwig, Saturday night in Edmonton. Below: John Brown, in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington; David York, director and writer of the NFB production Wiebo’s War; Richard Boonstra.Something about…
IT World: Dangers for Internet Companies to Collect and Keep Customer Data
Should we be concerned about the management our personal Internet information? The future of Internet privacy is currently in our hands, and the debate is only just commencing. If the…
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Number of people per seat under Harper's new plan (per StatsCan Q2 2011 Estimates): PEI: 36,464 Newfoundland and Labrador: 72,940 New Brunswick: 75,546 Saskatchewan: 75,563 Nova Scotia: 85,949 Manitoba: 89,327…
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Number of people per seat under Harper’s new plan (per StatsCan Q2 2011 Estimates): PEI: 36,464 Newfoundland and Labrador: 72,940New Brunswick: 75,546 Saskatchewan: 75,563Nova Scotia: 85,949Manitoba: 89,327Québec: 103,631 Alberta: 111,157British…
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Number of people per seat under Harper's new plan (per StatsCan Q2 2011 Estimates):PEI: 36,464 Newfoundland and Labrador: 72,940New Brunswick: 75,546 Saskatchewan: 75,563Nova Scotia: 85,949Manitoba: 89,327Québec: 103,631 Alberta: 111,157British Columbia:…