Impaired driving in the Supreme Court
In a 5-2 split decision, the Supreme Court has thrown out two provisions put into the law by the Conservative government’s 2008 Tackling Violent Crime Act. Those changes required that…
November 2012
Arctic “death spiral” leaves climate scientists shocked and worried
A truly disturbing article (yet again!) this morning from the Vancouver Observer. Here are some of the words climate scientists have been using recently to describe the recent, unprecedented decline…
Reasons to NOT Support Operation Christmas Child
It is that time of year, where people are talking about getting together shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. While I think it is great to try to give extra joy…
Law Student Booted Off the Bachelor
Gabrielle Dipersico is a 1L who just got booted off the television sitcom, The Bachelor. Her lesson from the ordeal? Maybe next time I won’t be as direct with people,…
It’s global warming, stupid…
I love this… Especially the quote: Our cover story this week may generate controversy, but only among the stupid (6) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Fight The Right with Fanny Kiefer!
Below. Parts two and three, too.
Come Talk about Richler’s Best–Barney’s Version–in French and English
I’m nearly to the end of Barney’s Version, Mordecai Richler’s last novel. It’s not the first time I’ve read it, but next Tuesday I’ll be leading a causerie littéraire at…
CCCP, Meet CPC3
For years I’ve been pointing out that Stephen Joseph Harper has certain instincts reminiscent of Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin. The way Comrade Steve “reformed” the Prime Minister’s Office was a dead…
Good Designs to Protect Against Flooding
The damage of Hurricane Sandy is still being fully realized and we won’t know the full cost of the damage for a little while. What we can do for know…
Go Figure Department: Gas Shortages in New York/New Jersey But Rises Low in Montreal
If you ever wondered why or how gasoline prices are determined, your questions should get deeper this week. We’ve been told that spikes in prices comes from shortages: shutting down…
Why Are The Tories Pushing Canada Into Recession?
Remember how the Tories are the party you want to vote for in tough economic times because they’re great managers and willing to make the tough decisions? Remember all that…
Your Weekly OLP Leadership Update: Can Kennedy Restore a Liberal Camelot?
With the membership cut-off fast approaching, it seems likely we’ll have a good idea of the field of candidates to replace Dalton McGuinty within a few days. This week, Laurel…
Wake the F*ck Up (NSFW)
You know that children’s book, Go the F*ck to Sleep? This is a take off on that, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. It’s laugh-out-loud funny and it’s funded by the…
God created pollsters to make astrologers look accurate
Must-read Tim Harper column, here. You, er, must read it.
voting for obama because of the supreme court? please check your math
When making the case for the differences between US Democrats and Republicans, many people’s first thought is the Supreme Court. High on their list of the importance of SCOTUS is…
Water Management Controversy Hits Nova Scotia #nlpoli
Okay so the locals might call it Information Boring, but CBC’s morning Halifax radio show took a look at Muskrat Falls this week. The interviewed Dennis Browne from Group 2041…
May 1983: the last Clash show
With Joe, Mick and Paul. Last two songs the original Clash they played together. (And for those who are interested, SFH is playing the Strummerfest in K-W next month.)
Michael Sona Vs. Brian Lilley: The Tale Of The Tape
According to Brian Lilley from Sun News, he is the guy who first broke the Mike Sona = Robocaller story back in February, 2012. Mr. Sona has recently stated that…
Harvey Locke (Calgary-Centre Liberal candidate) on CTV
Harvey Locke was on Don Martin’s Power Play last night talking about his campaign in Calgary-Centre. Click here to watch the clip!
Passion
Why is there such passionate debate over climate change? It’s not like many global problems tend to inflame heated debate all too often at a local level, but climate change…