Conservative candidate Joan Crockatt campaigns in Calgary while a supporter covers his face in embarrassment. (Joke.) Below: The winner of Monday’s by-election, as forecast by Perfesser Dave, Chris Turner. The…
Holy inquisition. What Harperland Voodoo is this? David McGuinty is being burned toasted at the stake by the LIBERALS, for telling the truth about the Alberta CONS? Ontario Liberal MP…
TweetJust when it seems like Conservative candidate Joan Crockatt was losing ground and a tight three-way contest in the Calgary-Centre by-election, right-wing cable channel Sun News swooped in with news…
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First off, I’d like to start this post with an apology. I’m sorry that this is going to be a very lengthy post, and the fact is, I’m liable to…
In July 2009, Tom Fletcher of Black Press wrote about the HST announcement, "Premier Gordon Campbell and Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced the change in Vancouver Thursday, presenting it as…
Sigh.When asked whether he thought Canada was "better served when there are more Quebecers in charge than Albertans," Trudeau replied, "I'm a Liberal, so of course I think so, yes.…
My M. P., Stephen Harper just sent a pamphlet outlining how Parliament works. Funny thing is, no mention of contempt, ministerial responsibility, responsible government, prorogation, confidence votes. He did state…
When it comes to weird it is hard to out weird La Belle.This has done it.The Atlantic reports that "...homeowners Luo Baogen and his wife refused to allow the government…
I suppose we could limit bullying of Aboriginal students if they would just act white? (In fairness the trustee did apologize but still ...)http://cbc.sh/kSuPlXkAn Alberta school trustee has apologized for…
For those of you who aren't from fun town Eugene Haslaam, the owner of iconic club Zaphod's, offers this.WFDS
This week on Earthgauge Radio: we’re talking about the U.N. International Year of Cooperatives and featuring highlights from last week’s online 24 Hours of Climate Reality international media event. To…
...that have resulted in a refugee from the Mid-East being denied his chemo? ...unbelievable that some of the decisions that have been taken federally are having this impact on people…
Doesn't the title of the post (see story below) say a lot. Yes lots of smart competent people get by without a lot of education. And yes a lot of…
One of the comments in a rather lengthy letter presented to council recently was about hiring a CAO. The author demanded a “panel of qualified citizens appointed by an independent body* to…
VS A day or two ago, I was driving along the highway enroute to visit Nicholas, my young man who lives in a truly cozy and pleasant care home. Nick…
This is my column in Friday’s edition of the E-B – and after reading the agenda for Monday’s council meeting, it’s even more appropriate given the town is now thinking…
