America’s Broken Senate
There might not be a more persuasive argument against an elected senate than the American example. From filibustering to partisan deadlock to disproportionate representation, this broken institution south of our…
2012
A lack of interest in Doha
Perhaps you have heard that delegates from around the world have gathered in Doha to discuss what to do about the climate problem. Perhaps you hope that something worthwhile will…
Joan Crockatt wins close race in Calgary-Centre.
TweetIt was an exciting race for the history books! Conservative Joan Crockatt has narrowly defeated her opponents to win the federal by-election in Calgary-Centre. At 10:30pm with 241 of 263…
Calgary Centre Byelection: Liberal leaders who cannot count give Stephen Harper a belated thanksgiving gift
As national polls and recent federal elections have shown time after time, our antiquated first past the post system of electing MPs results in a party with a minority of…
Third Debate: Trent Wotherspoon
As per the last round of individual reviews, I'm including this disclaimer. I'm worried some of this might sounder harsher than I mean it to. I want to assure you…
Third Debate: Ryan Meili
As per the last round of individual reviews, I'm including this disclaimer. I'm worried some of this might sounder harsher than I mean it to. I want to assure you…
Third Debate: Erin Weir
As per the last round of individual reviews, I'm including this disclaimer. I'm worried some of this might sounder harsher than I mean it to. I want to assure you…
Third Debate: Cam Broten
*A previous entry of this post had it listed as the Second Debate; while it is true that it is the second debate the blog is reviewing, it is the…
By-election Monday; Plan to Fix Democracy
Well, the polls are closed in Victoria, Calgary, and Durham, ON so it’s time for some results. Since the voters of Durham were foolish enough to stick with Oda after…
Parody of the Conservative Economic Ad Scam, by This Hour Has 22…
Parody of the Conservative Economic Ad Scam, by This Hour Has 22 Minutes. The real Economic Action Plan ads and website are pure partisan (and pro-oilsands industry) propaganda, under a…
Art for Impact presents: Ou(x)po, Dec 8
If you live in the Vancouver area and enjoy arts of all flavours, and contributing to amazing causes, you will absolutely want to check out Ou(x)po, Art for Impact’s ninth…
Songs of Fire and Freedom
The Coup’s new record Sorry to Bother You is a lyrical assault on the 1% and a much-needed shot in the arm of the 99%. “I got scars on my…
Justice Chisvin given reprimand – now that’s over let’s all get back to work
An Ontario judge who set 10 criminal defendants free during a fit of pique was officially reprimanded Monday by the Ontario Judicial Council.The council said it had decided to go…
Hackland Ruling Not About The $3,150
The ruling by Justice Charles T. Hackland was not about the $3150 that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford improperly solicited for his football team but about his arrogant and stubborn insistence…
Lovebirds.
Lovebirds.
Why The Rob Ford Verdict Is Good For Canada
That Justice Charles Hackland found Mayor Rob Ford in violation of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and ordered him removed from office bodes well for a more progressive Canada.…
Three Men Assault Two Individuals in Edmonton. Hate Crime Alleged
Well. This is interesting.Four sought in alleged hate crime near Whyte AvenueEdmonton JournalNovember 26, 2012 4:37 PM EDMONTON - Police are searching for four people involved in an alleged hate…
Obama administration pushes ahead with drone killings
Obama Administration Pushes Ahead with Drone Killings The Not so Subtle Militarization of Canada With the exception of Israel and probably Canada, every other nation considers the use of unmanned…