Is the Online Spying Bill C-30 gone for good?
A recent article has suggested that with the prolonged Parliamentary absence of Online Spying Bill C-30 – the warrantless legislation that would compromise Canadian Internet security – it could in…
October 2012
Q. How many Cowans does it take to change a light bulb?
A. None. They are in eternal darkness. (If you don’t get it well, sorry the joke is a secret)
Upholding the Law, Protecting the Land, Sharing the Wealth
Friday, October 12, 2012 A recently announced agreement between the Province of British Columbia and the Gitanyow Nation is of deep significance not only for the people, the land, and…
Rafe Mair’s Landmark Free Speech Case Credited in Salmon Activist Staniford’s Victory
I was delighted to learn recently that my good friend and colleague, leading salmon farming critic Don Staniford, won a major victory in the BC Supreme Court over the aquaculture…
Plug-in Prius press
Today’s (Oct 12, 2012) Burnaby Now has an article on how we came to purchase our Plug-in Prius. Many thanks to Jennifer Moreau for making me sound articulate, and to…
“Newsworthiness”
Last September, NPR write about the Occupy Wall St. protests that were happening in New York City. People got upset. They complained to the NPR Ombudsman The executive editor for…
How much cash do Liberals want to take from workers?
The association representing almost 12,000 professionals and supervisors working for the Ontario government claims its recent tentative agreement with the provincial government calls for a 1.83% permanent reduction in compensation.…
Ryan Meili Update
As stated, previously, it’s time to look at some of the developments on the Ryan Meili campaign front. So, let’s start with the Your Ideas page on his website. As…
5231…Dean Del Mastro Update
Nothing since September. Um this seems to be the Dips and the Liberals problem, eh? The dreaded media finds a horrendous problem, El Roundo, delivers it on a bloody platter,…
More Erin Weir Releases
As promised, this post will look a little closer at the newest release from the Weir Campaign; when I made that vow, there was only one to talk about, but…
Picasa Album – My Paintings
In light of recent social links to Behance and ArtStack, I had been poking about in my Picasa albums and have uploaded, sorted and rearranged some images. This is all…
Hold it Folks! This Mural Debacle Is Staged and Manufactured!
Richard Hughes Political Blogger Generally speaking I am almost by default on the side of those who dare to challenge City Hall. I have done my share of trying to…
US Elections: What about the House? And the Senate? The news is not good
House of Representatives – No change In 2012 the control of all three of the political bodies is up for grabs: the Presidency, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.…
Amanda Todd
Her sad story has now attracted international attention: this is the top news item on CNN’s web site. Not the U.S. election. I hope that means that a lot of…
Lessons from a fish farm defamation lawsuit
Friday, October 12, 2012 Congratulations to Don Staniford – and his lawyer, David Sutherland – who, last month, defeated a lawsuit brought against him by fish farm giant, Mainstream Canada…
In the age of Lean, why are health care providers telling their workers to shut up?
As a public sector union we are often left to speak for those who can’t. Members often face reprisals and discipline from their employer if they speak publicly about problems…
For NHL sponsors, puck does not stop here by Susan Krashinsky
As the hockey season is scaled back, sponsors are scrambling to shift marketing dollars and maintain brand presence.
Oct. 12: Read Alec Bruce…
…take it seriously,very seriously, especially the last sentence. For all his gentle tone, Mr. Bruce is reminding us of the central fact of our time. The American empire is collapsing…
PM Julia Gillard Strikes A Blow For Women Everywhere!!!
Richard Hughes – Political Blogger I love a rainy morning and it has been a long time as we face down the drought on what is often referred to as…