Court rejects CBC appeal in access-to-information feud
The Federal Court of Appeal unanimously ruled against the public broadcaster, saying the CBC is legally required to turn over material for review by the information commissioner of Canada.
2011
Occupy Movement a valuable partner:Your chance to show support for creation of a united Canadian progressive movement
Adbusters magazine is at it again!The radical Vancouver-based periodical that launched the Occupy Wall Street Movement wants people to boycott shopping on November 25 and 26 – the days when…
CBC loses information battle in court by Joanna Smith
The Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the federal information commissioner has the right to see uncensored documents the public broadcaster believes should be exempted from disclosure.
Pepper Spray! A yummy and delicious form of crowd control
Those wacky animators from Taiwan are at it again. Funny stuff. Bonus Megyn Kelly pepper spray goodness.
One Less Thing To Blame On Teh Gays…
Polygamy Remains illegal! Apparently, same sex marriage didn’t send us down a slippery slope towards becoming the Sodom & Gomorrah of the frozen tundra.
On to the Supreme Court of Canada: Canada’s polygamy law is constitutional
Canada’s polygamy law is constitutional but flawed, B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman ruled Wednesday. Bauman found that the law is constitutionally sound, except as it applies to children…
The war on Thanksgiving
Butterball® is in trouble with the nutbar Right. The following, I swear, was not lifted from The Onion: his Thanksgiving, fight for your freedom. Find a non-halal, non-Butterball turkey to…
Victoria’s old-time policing continues
Victoria police assault probe not over yet, CBC News, November 23, 2011: “A provincial court judge ruled George Chong used excessive force in applying a chokehold that rendered Frank Blair…
On optimal choices
It’s a plus that we’re seeing some discussion in Canada as to the optimal income tax rate to maximize revenue. But Paul Krugman goes a step further in pointing out…
19th century labour relations for 21st century education?
In a surprising move yesterday, BCPSEA tabled a package that intensifies the attacks and concessions in teacher bargaining. BCPSEA now wants to remove job security provisions, fair access to assignments…
Christy is disappointed.
Say it with me…..Awwww! Here is the smallest violin. Playing just for her. When twits twitter: christyclarkbc Christy Clark Very disappointed to learn that the spirit of the court’s ruling…
Surveillance expert Chris Parsons dismantles "Lawful Access" phone book comparison
While thousands of Canadians voice their concerns about the Conservative government’s proposed online spying legislation, Minister of Public Safety Vic Toews attempts to dismiss our opposition, by comparing the program…
South Africa on slippery slope?
Normally, I’m wary of slippery slope arguments but when an African government acts to limit freedom of speech, I suspect such an argument may be valid. Unfortunately, South Africa has…
When you can see the rebar sticking out, you have a problem
The idea behind reinforcing concrete with steel rebar is to ensure the concrete doesn’t rip itself out during the expansion and contraction caused by temperature swings. Yet just walk or…
Media Coverage of Occupy Wall Street and Wikileaks
There are two major ways that the Occupy movement can be covered in the media. One can either tell stories about the movement itself, or one can tell stories about…
Conservative MPs Call On Government To Ban The Export of Nickelback
OTTAWA – A growing number of Conservative MPs are questioning their government’s position on the export of Nickelback. Solid caucus discipline has been one of Cowboy Steve’s political achievements over…
Today’s smile… at least for me…
Yes, once again, a bad blogger… but anyhoo… As I was banging out my brief package from Monday night’s council meeting, I happened to read over the staff discussion on…
Oscar short list for best doc comes up short – List of fifteen films is missing some solid contenders
The 2012 Academy short lists were announced recently and the list for Best Documentary—a collection of apolitical, liberal, biographical, historical and some punchy fare—is missing its usual heavy lifters and…
Like that’ll work
Sure, a reasonable government would have some shame over its obvious doctoring of Hansard. But isn’t the most likely outcome of the NDP’s new complaint for Clement’s departmental officials to…