Truth as propaganda….
Yes, the truth can be propaganda. In the case of Syria, for example, we have frequently been told of civilians being killed by government troops. But it has been extremely…
December 2012
COP 18 Doha: Appadurai ban lifted but youth, civil society voices marginalized
According to recent reports from the UN Climate Conference in Doha the activities of youth delegates, the press and civil society representatives have been significantly curtailed. A Common Dreams article…
December 6th
There might be room for debate on the long gun registry but with the Conservatives now “quietly shelving” previously announced gun-marking regulations and contemplating some pretty serious changes in other…
Australian Political Hypocrisy Mirrors Ours
Australian politics is like Canada looking into a mirror. Here’s the current Prime Minister describing the deception of an earlier government she opposed. “For far too long public debate in…
A Law and Order Government That Loves Guns
Anyone still harbouring doubts about whose interests the Harper regime is governing on behalf of would be well-advised to read this story in today’s Star. Entitled RCMP concerned as Conservatives…
Fine not available for breach of a conditional sentence order
R. v. Netser, 2012 NUCA 06 is a source for the proposition that a fine is not an available disposition for breach of a conditional sentence: The parties agree that…
There’s a reason…
An eagle-eyed reader pointed out a huge problem with thee 11:00 AM post on CRA polls that will require a re-write. SRBP apologies for the error. We’ll repost later, with…
The Known Unknowns
“There are known knowns; there are things we know that we know,” said United States Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld in a now-famous statement. “There are known unknowns; that is…
what i’m reading: the ghost map by steven johnson
Since quitting my horrible job, I’ve discovered that I actually can read for myself during the school term. I can’t read as much as I’d like to, but then, I…
Ezra Levant Forced To Deny Rumors Of EO Shutdown
Rumours surrounding the death of Ethical Oil, arguably Canada’s most vocal and controversial pro-oilsands lobbying group, are greatly exaggerated, says movement founder and Sun Media personality Ezra Levant. Murmurs that…
Five questions with Lisa Bozikovic
Queer sing-songwriter Lisa Bozikovic's sophmore album, This Is How We Swim, further explores the theme of loss she first examined on her 2010 debut. Yet, This Is How We Swim…
5406…Aussie PM Says World Ending Dec 21/12
It is a country made up of people of Irish ancestry and, frankly, the Irish are not the brightest bulbs on the tree. Here is what the Aussie PM shared…
5405…Today Is
The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Um shouldn’t everyday be The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Men too. Just sayin’.…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, December 06, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, December 06, 2012: Divorce by text message sparks bizarre legal battle in Indonesia. Legal limbo for pot…
5403…Saint John New Brunswick Is Number One!!!
In police reported cases of domestic violence.Your capital, Ottawa, has the lowest reported cases of domestic violence in the country according to CBC and Statscan.Having been both places I will…
New column day
Here, on how Saskatchewan’s existing list of unremediated and orphaned oil and gas wells should remind nus of the need to make sure resource developers account for the social cost…
The Price Of Power
The prime directive of any good journalist should be the people’s right to know. But consider the saga of Peter Kent. Lawrence Martin writes that Kent, a member of The…