Sporting a Uterus
Following the Women’s World Cup this year has been an enlightening experience for me. So far, some have been heart-stopping (Brazil-USA), and some have been crap (Canada-France), just like any…
2011
Interview with co-founder of Bradley Manning Support Network…
David House on Bradley Manning, Secret WikiLeaks Grand Jury, and U.S. SurveillanceOn the eve of the extradition hearing for WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange in London, we spend an exclusive hour…
When you care enough to give the very best
In Nancy Nall's comments today, apropos of nothing in particular, they got talking about what gifts to give to the kids of relatives you don't like (the kids or the…
Canada Taking a Stand!
If there is one thing I agree with the Conservative party it would probably be some of there foreign policy decision. Canada will not go to the The Conference on…
I found this letter via infoshop…
A Letter From a G20 DefendantFrom Toronto Mediacoop An Open Letter to Friends and Allies I write this by flickering candlelight in the Grand River waterhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifshed as sounds of fireworks…
The Future Of Ford Nation
"The fluoridation of drinking water could be eliminated, with impacts on dental health," says the multi-million $ KPMG that report Rob Ford ordered up to help him cut T.O. services.Actually,…
Can Labour Topple Cameron’s Conservatives Over News Corp?
Could Rupert Murdoch bring down the coalition Conservative government of David Cameron? Or, put another way, would David Cameron be willing to save his own skin by flaying Rupert Murdoch's?Cameron's…
WEEEEeeeee….it’s like xmas…erm…sort of…
from al jazeera...Anonymous hacks US military contractor siteCyberactivist sub-group "AntiSec" penetrates database maintained by consultancy firm Booz Allen Hamilton.if what you're reading here grips you, holds you, fascinates you, provokes…
UBB Hearing Media Round-Up: Day 1
Prelude | Day 1 | Day 2 To help keep you informed on the CRTC's usage-based billing (Internet metering) hearing, we've decided to use this page to round up all…
Senate Republican Leader Says Casey Anthony Proves Terrorists Can’t be Tried in U.S. Courts
Salon.com is spot on in saying when it comes to Republicans, there is no limit to, 'the shamelessness and venality of these guys.'For proof of that statement the story turns…
The case for gun control…
…made in just under a minute, by a hair-triggered guy who’s not as quick on the draw as he thought he was. Watch the slo-mo replay; you’ll see he blows…
About that Liberal Arrogance…
I remember a time, 5 or 6 years ago, when a young Stephen Harper was aghast that Paul Martin would have the nerve to suggest Liberal values were more Canadian…
Investor Sues News Corp
Sorry Rupe, It's Your Money She Fancies Amalgamated bank has Rupert Murdoch right in its crosshairs. As an investor, Amalgamated is suing News Porn Corp. in a class action suit…
Help Name The New Fire Hall!
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station. This is the first time residents have been…
Help Name The New Fire Hall!
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station. This is the first time residents have been…
Help Name The New Fire Hall!
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station.This is the first time residents have been invited…
Help Name The New Fire Hall!
The City of Grande Prairie is encouraging the public to take part in a process to help name the Third Fire Station. This is the first time residents have been…
Who’s Going to Tell Them They’ll Have to Cut Their Own Lawns?
It's a good thing that American Republicans, like Harper Conservatives, are so gifted at ignoring facts. Without that special talent the Repugs would have a hell of a time dealing…
CClark On DHahn’s Pension….Monkey See, Monkey Do?
AllTheIndignationThatDoesNotComeEvenCloseToFittingVilleWell, well, well....Premier Christy Clark is hopping mad. Not about rampaging thugs this time. Instead, it is about BC Ferries Bossman David Hahn. Or, to be more precise, Mr. Hahn's…
Geist: On Internet Metering and Net Neutrality
By Michael Geist The CRTC hearing on usage based billing opens this morning with two of the big players - Bell and Open Media - both slated to appear. Since…