The fake citizenship ceremony
“The minister is using his office like casting central…,” said Denis Coderre. While he’s at it, could Kenney cast a better individual in the role of minister, please? Original report.…
February 2012
Will the Conservatives raise OAS eligibility to 67 years, YES or NO? – Answer the Damn Question!
-Three quarters of Canadians oppose increasing Old Age Security eligibility to 67
Stop wasting my money
bob smith Categories: Other 0 How about you stop wasting tax dollars and pay your own way. Idea Body: 1.2 Billion. What a waste.
5 Questions: Alexandra Mendès
The race for the Presidency of the Liberal party was an embarrassment of riches. I could listen to Ron Hartling talk about re-building riding associations for hours. Ms. Copps’ speeches…
Is everything alright with Canada’s Internet? Rogers thinks so.
Canadians have access to fast, widely available, and relatively inexpensive Internet service…at least according to Rogers. Lemay Yates released a report today, commissioned by Rogers, pertaining to Internet speed and…
Glorious video of James Yurichuk’s day with the Grey Cup
This is something special. Take a helicopter, the Rocky Mountains and the Grey Cup. Shoot it all in spectacular HD with breathtaking angles and vistas. Instant classic. Thanks to BC…
Understudy
I bet you wish I was writing more, don’t you? Well. I sure wish I was writing more.
Strike a Balance
Theresa White City/Town: Kelowna Categories: Other 0 We the people – are not you, the loud voices Idea Body: CBC is so busy talking, it’s not hearing. Canadian viewpoints are…
They’ve got their own government, their own TV network
Naturally they’ll be feeling a bit cocky. So cocky that they figure they can fake the oath. That would be the citizenship oath. A fake oath with fake citizens on…
The Pantsafire Chronicles: What kind of fakery is this?
Citizengate has developed more twists and turns over the day than the backstreets of Marrakesh. While Jason Kenney’s office and SunTV hasten to cover their pale and sweaty butts, others…
…and Boisvenu makes three.
First, Julian Fantino writes about his love of the death penalty in his book. Then PM Harper talks about his support for the government having the ability to kill Canadians…
pollitt: komen foundation pinkwashes anti-choicers, punks planned parenthood
The one and only Katha Pollitt: The anti-choice movement can be so clumsy, and so weird, we forget that it is also smart and strategic and busy busy busy. Because…
Occupy Boston: No War On Iran
On Saturday, February 4, The Action for Peace Working Group of Occupy Boston will co-sponsor a rally and march as part of an international day of action to demand NO…
Australian Meteorology Bureau Corrects Record On Former Research Head William Kininmonth’s Actual Climate Change Experience
bom_logo.jpg WHEN it comes to climate change science, as with most things in life, it pays to listen to actual experts with a solid background in their field. On Monday…
Commercial Free CBC!
Derek Jensen City/Town: Toronto Categories: Other 0 The CBC should be free of commercials. Idea Body: The CBC should be free of commercials.
What’s Good for the Goose…
Source: CTV News: Tory Senator: My Let-Killers-Hang Idea Has Lots of SupportSource: CTV News: Kenney’s Office Apologizes for Sun News Stunt While the OAS argument heats up in Ottawa, and…
Coal-Powered PAC Runs Harassment Campaign Against Climate Scientist Michael Mann
michaelmann-199×300.jpg by Brad Johnson, cross-posted with permission from ThinkProgress. A coal-industry astroturf group is running a public campaign to harass Pennsylvania State University climate scientist Michael Mann for his “radical…
Rogers To Respond To CRTC Over Throttling Tomorrow
Rogers is supposed to be responding to the CRTC over evidence the CRTC found of throttling non-P2P applications tomorrow. It is unclear whether if Rogers will in fact respond, and…
Occupy Boston: No War On Iran
On Saturday, February 4, The Action for Peace Working Group of Occupy Boston will co-sponsor a rally and march as part of an international day of action to demand NO…