First Debate: Ryan Meili
I'm going to use this as a standard disclaimer for the posts in this series: Also, I'm worried some of this might sounder harsher than I mean it to. I…
November 2012
First Debate: Cam Broten
As promised, let's look directly at some of the campaign camp performances during the debate. I'll preface this by saying that I'm not a marketing guy, or an ad man,…
Joe Hill
I always wondered about Joe Hill's story -- now I know. Thanks, Eric.
Something was rotten in the former Calgary Health Region.
TweetIntrepid CBC investigative journalist Charles Rusnell has uncovered another swath of illegal political donations made to Alberta’s Progressive Conservative Party: Lynn Redford, sister of Alberta Premier Alison Redford, attended Progressive…
Canadians Enjoy Largest Oil Spill In History
Many British Columbians fear the possible environmental damage of the Northern Gateway pipeline running through their wilderness, yet paradoxically they and all other Canadians not only take pleasure from the…
IEA: Idea that we have reached “Peak Oil” incorrect
A new International Energy Agency report states that the idea of “peak oil” (that the world is essentially running out of oi supplies) is false. The IEA claims that, there…
#skndpldr Debate 1 Notes
There's already been some coverage of the first Saskatchewan NDP leadership debate which took place Saturday night (link to come once the video is available). But I'll take a few…
5458…Yes Virginia There Is No Santa Claus
Thewhig.com informs that a 24 year old who appeared to be over-refreshed decided to let everyone at Kingston's Christmas Parade Saturday in on the big truth, that being that there…
Restitution a significant factor in sentencing for fraud
McLellan, O.J. No. 5028 (C.A.):44. However, I am satisfied that the new evidence regarding his efforts at restitution would have resulted in a reduced sentence had the trial judge been…
Campaign Update: First Debate
Video Feed: LINKProvided at the top of the post is the video link for those interested in viewing the debate, or watching it again, and it is what I used…
In Tuesday’s Sun: robocalls redux
Robocalls, the controversy thought forgotten by many hopeful Conservatives, is back. With the ruling party preoccupied with byelections in Durham, Victoria and Calgary, the timing could be deadly. As electors…
5457…Is Tim Hudak In Calgary Centre?
Must be coz some of his electoral magic pixie dust has been sprinkled on Tory candidate Joan Crockatt. Dawn Walton of The Globe And Mail writes that "Not too long…
Revealed: NERA Economic Consulting is Third Party Contractor for DOE LNG Export Study
Retuers has revealed the identity of the mysterious third party contractor tasked to publish the economic impact study on LNG (liquefied natural gas) exports on behalf of the Department of…
Murray Dobbins Urges New Dems to Save Their Souls
The Tyee's Murray Dobbins says the New Dems are heading in the wrong direction and only the Libs and Tories will benefit from it. Dobbins says Mulcair has it all…
5456…Ex CFRA Talker Michael Harris Update
My dear friend Anonymous sends me an update on the former CFRA Ottawa talker Michael Harris.Hi Dan: Michael Harris is speaking in Ottawa, can you post on your site? Independent…
Robert Ghiz – I don’t know if you remember me – Abortion on PEI
‘I don’t know if you guys remember me?’ says a young woman standing at a microphone, before a panel at Health PEI’s 2nd annual general meeting. She is soft spoken,…
The Saskatchiban…
...banning inappropriate female footwear in the name of ancient law.
5455…Premier Charles Sousa
It could happen.Had the honour of meeting him over a cold one at Patty Boland's on The Market in Ottawa tonight and must say that if he is our next…
Anderson Cooper’s bomb
Recently out newser Anderson Cooper had a close call while reporting in Gaza. A bomb exploded nearby while he was reporting Nov 19, causing the veteran to duck and exclaim…