Friday morning Robocon blogging
The legal challenge sponsored by the Council of Canadians to the federal election results in seven ridings is still alive. The Conservatives had argued that the suit should be dismissed…
July 2012
‘Sheriff’ Ford ‘Clarifies’ His Statements
I wonder if there is anyone within the Rob Ford administration with the courage to tell him to just keep his mouth shut for the sake of Toronto’s rapidly-waning reputation?…
Warman Vs. Lemaire Update
From Richard’s website: – Warman v. Arnie Lemaire (aka Blazingcatfur) libel action – the pre-trial was recently held and trial of the action is now scheduled for February, 2013 in…
Gag reflex
Doctors and research scientists are some of the most apolitical, small-c conservative people in the country — now even they have reached their gag limit with the Harper Conservative agenda.But…
4906…Marilu Henner Lost Her Virginity This Day
In 1969. That was also the day that Neil Armstrong took a walk on the moon. You are now conversationally armed for the BBQ tonight. WFDS
onboard the tahrir, now with video
I’ve updated my recent post, “onboard the tahrir: ‘our course is the conscience of humanity. our final destination is the betterment of mankind.'” to correct a few factual errors. I…
Harper Conservatives Lose Robocalls Fraud Court Challenge
The Federal Court has nuked the Conservatives effort to stop the courts from hearing a legal challenge to some of the results of the 2011 federal election. With the support…
Cranky Old Man – A Poetic Life Lesson
I saw this today while browsing the internet – it’s for us. We, who love and care for our ageing parents or our children, sisters or brothers with disabilities –…
rtod
Revolutionary thought of the day: That’s a very American value right there: if you screw up in your early 20s, you — and your children — are on your own…
Liberal Leadership Round-Up
Who has two thumbs, a vintage belt buckle, and might be running for Liberal leader? The “will he or won’t he” dance of Justin Trudeau continues, with reports that Gerald…
Saskatchewan’s Rising Cost of Living
Today’s Consumer Price Index provides further evidence of Saskatchewan’s rising cost of living. Among the provinces, Saskatchewan is tied for the second-highest annual inflation rate: 2.0%. Consumer prices decreased in…
The Plants Counter-Attack: What’s New in Urban Agriculture
Yesterday’s post about a small Quebec town forbidding front yard vegetable gardens sent me thinking about the urban agriculture movement. It certainly is alive and well in Montreal–there will even…
Scope of the Doctrine of Issue Estoppel in the Criminal Context
R. v. Punko, 2012 SCC 39 was just released. The case deals with the doctrine of issue estoppel in criminal law. The Court writes: In Mahalingan, this Court had to…
Innocence
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Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Sid Ryan takes on the Harper/Hudak double-team effort to prevent workers from having any voice in our political direction: (T)here can be little…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, July 20, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, July 20, 2012: Rose Boyko, former judge from Newmarket, honoured by Queen Must the Internet Be Accessible…
EcoDistricts: All Green, All in One Place
You’ve probably seen pictures of London’s BedZED , or Malmo’s Western Harbour redevelopment. Showpiece green
EcoDistricts: All Green, All in One Place
You've probably seen pictures of London's BedZED , or Malmo's Western Harbour redevelopment. Showpiece green developments like those have put urban sustainability in the international spotlight. But all around them…
EcoDistricts: All Green, All in One Place
You’ve probably seen pictures of London’s BedZED , or Malmo’s Western Harbour redevelopment. Showpiece green