ConCalls: Spending Money and Time
On the one hand I sympathize with the speed of the investigation into the illegal robocalls (and live calls). Elections Canada are the pros, and will have to testify in…
June 2012
Harper and abortion: we were wrong
Wow. As I confessed in a column in the Sun a few weeks ago – I’ll find the link eventually – those of us who insisted Stephen Harper had a…
Memo to some (not all) of my fellow Ontario Catholics
Your intolerance (in respect of gay kids) has whipped up intolerance towards you (in respect of the $7 billion you receive annually from the province). I don’t know what your…
The Precipice Looms #nlpoli
Not surprisingly, Kruger issued an ultimatum on Tuesday to workers at its Corner Brook mill. CBC quoted the message from the company to the union in an online story: "The…
Prairie Bible Institute alumni ‘Healing Team’ starts pr website
Not long after Prairie Bible Institute administrators went to media in November 2011 with this: Recently, there have been presented alleged instances of abuse by individuals connected with Prairie Bible…
Four Trillion-Dollar Industries the Canadian Government Could Invest In
I want to follow up on my recent post, suggesting that rationally planning for the future might not be such a stupid idea after all, by turning to the next…
Have a few minutes?
Have a few minutes? Then take a survey. It is part of a study being conducted at the University of Western Australia. Related posts (randomly generated) Mentally ill more likely…
The Harper Phenomenon is explained to Perfesser Dave
Perfesser Dave, left, with W. L. “Willy” Mackenzie King, centre, and Pat, right. Some Canadian prime ministers are exactly as illustrated. Below: Several shots of Willy and Pat. Some stories…
Tough
Ever since we got a flatscreen, I have enjoyed watching tennis because I can finally see the ball.What a game it was tonight at the French Open. If you ever…
I have never hated the clouds as much as I did today
This is what I wanted to see today The transit of Venus across the sun. Instead all I saw were some ugly overcast clouds. The next transit of venus wont…
illegal donations continue to dog alberta’s tories.
Tweet Another case of illegal donations to the PC Party has been relvealed. In the weeks leading to the election call earlier this year, it appeared that a series of…
Making sea level rise illegal
Pure insanity doesn’t even come close to what some legislators are trying to do in North Carolina: Some lawmakers will go to great lengths to deny the reality of climate…
C-279: When a victory for one can be a victory for… one.
The second hour of Second Reading debate for Bill C-279: An Act to Amend the Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code (gender identity and gender expression) occurred on Friday…
I go back to the drawing board
So, over the last eight Tuesdays, I’ve been at drawing classes. There are a few drop in options at a couple of places, but I’m happy to refresh things with…
City of Vancouver launches Arts & Culture Policy Council
The City of Vancouver is now home to an Arts and Culture Policy Council which will advise City Council on civic programs relating to arts and culture. The creation of…
Wherefore art thou, Cardinals – Oh!
This was a landmark day in the lives of Ontario high school students who have been exercising their democratic rights, without the vote even, for the passage of Bill 13,…
Shaking things up in Hintonburg
One of the fantastic things about this neighbourhood: people who live here are incredibly dedicated to this community. They come up with really cool ideas and they just make them…
Majority Rule by the Few
The wasteful, unelected monarchy is bad and democracy is good. Since most Canadians don’t require a more indepth argument than that, let’s use the democratic system to finally severe Canada’s…
What’s Harper Afraid of?
By Franke James and in keeping with our recent focus on Canadian science issues. Related posts (randomly generated) Canadian music creators have a spine Stephen Harper, why do you mock…