Cindy Lou Who needs you
There is an amazing drama unfolding in Ottawa. You might have heard of it. Remember a few months ago, when GC and I were looking for a dog and we…
April 2012
Myself, I’m downgrading Moody’s
That’s right internets. I’m rating them ‘negative’. I am earnestly and sincerely advising my friends family and blog readers to not buy their shares, not apply for jobs there and…
Even Karl Rove Thinks Romney Will Lose
With friends like Karl, who needs enemies?
Stephen Harper Just Makes Stuff Up And Has No Idea What He’s Taliking About ….
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was shouted down during a debate in question period Thursday on the Afghanistan mission for suggesting the NDP – not yet in existence – didn’t even…
Toronto: A Canvass
Toronto is a complex, beautiful city. So many different views of its diverse urban landscape have gained us refreshing insight time and time again. There is a cache of photographs…
A Treaure Trove of City Photographs
Check out Fine Art America’s City photos. Here’s the link: city photos Concrete, steel, brick. It’s all there.
To what possible end with …
… the “human life” thing? Yes, I’m pro-life. Yes, I have argued here in the past there is a need to open up a debate — not necessarily on banning…
Miscellaneous Thursday
Bizarre “Fairness Advisor” position pertaining to the politically charged Roughriders sports stadium replacement process. – Calgary’s Mayor Nenshi meanwhile has this project underway for Albertan cities. – Bev Oda, fraudster,…
‘Ethical Oil’s predecessor died today
Before ‘Ethical Oil’ there was ‘Carbon Capture’. For years CCS technology was the standard response to environmental criticism of oilsands development. Of course it was a flawed public relations strategy…
Today’s Politics and Weather Suck!
So, I want you to take a good hard look at this weather report for the next couple of days and say it with me….YUCK! I know, I know, Canadians…
Gravel Mining Project Threatens Ecological, Recreational Treasure in Howe Sound
A large part of the beauty and international appeal of British Columbia’s West Coast can be found in the natural environment of Howe Sound. Over the past 20 years, Howe…
You Don’t Say… April 26, 2012
I’m not saying that the provincial budget passed this week in Ontario is perfect, but it is much better after a few NDP ammendments. Collecting $470 million from the 23,…
Montreal Calling: On the “Quebec Spring” & its Enemies
Carrément dans le rouge. Just a quick memo to Canada’s vocal, reactionary minority (with vast over-representation on online forums and comments sections): the students in Quebec do not care that…
Government ends negotiations with Quebec’s striking students
On Wednesday, April 25, Education minister Line Beauchamp abruptly ended the negotiations with the student leaders to which she had reluctantly agreed two days earlier — before they had even…
Wildrose Voters got Cold Feet
In the days after Alberta’s engaging general election for the 28th legislature, everyone is talking about the polls – specifically how wrong they were. And while they did not accurately…
Wildrose Voters got Cold Feet
In the days after Alberta’s engaging general election for the 28th legislature, everyone is talking about the polls – specifically how wrong they were. And while they did not accurately…
Wildrose Voters got Cold Feet
In the days after Alberta’s engaging general election for the 28th legislature, everyone is talking about the polls – specifically how wrong they were. And while they did not accurately…
Abortion: A Necessary Evil in Society and Religion
Recently, much of the media and some political avenues have been buzzing over rumors that Stephen Harper is planning on reopening the abortion debate within Canada. Now, it is not…
A Handmaid’s Tale: Intended as Fiction, Not a Guidebook
I have become very weary of being perpetually assaulted, all day long, and being utterly helpless to defend myself from the onslaught. If it isn’t advertisers shoving things I don’t…