140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday, January 18, 2012: Google Joins Online SOPA Protest Wikipedia goes dark on piracy bill protest day European…
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When is "Foreign" Money and Influence, Not "Foreign" Money and Influence?
The Harper government has tried a new strategy in pushing through the Gateway Pipeline. Apparently, we are now under attack by “foreigners”. “Foreign” money is driving the debate. “Foreign” radicals…
Two Bright Spots For Democracy
I have to admit that on most days, I am darkly pessimistic about the efficacy of democracy. With a federal government whose members are but drones of a martinet Prime…
Why the Liberal Party Took a Chance on the Supporter System
The boldest and most surprising outcome of this weekend’s Liberal Renewalfest in Ottawa was the party’s decision to open its doors to all Canadians by adopting a supporter system. As…
Not Out of the Woods
On 21 December 2011, at the opening of the “Dutch Winters” art exhibit at the Rijksmuseum located in Amsterdam’s chic Schiphol Airport, a painting was put on display that, for…
Police Chiefs spend tax dollars to lobby for warrantless online surveillance
SOS_100xx100.png Police lobby sends a call-out amidst lingering questions about upcoming bills January 18, 2011— The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is scrambling to find ways to justify…
Duncan’s business trip
I think Oboe has turned the corner! He seems a little brighter and livelier today, and he ate a little breakfast on his own. He’s still spending all his time…
On constructive alternatives
Yes, plenty of key websites will be going dark today – and for good reason based on the U.S. legislation being protested. But today also marks one month from the…
Conservative Party Of Canada’s Unethical Ties To Pro-Tar Sands Lobby
A picture is worth a thousand words: Graphic via Matt Price: Six Degrees Of Separation Between Ethical Oil and Conservatives
Jurors rounded up off streets of London
Wow! Now this is an odd story! http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1117245–jurors-rounded-up-off-streets-of-london?bn=1 They were going about their business on a bleak January morning. Hurrying to appointments or perhaps to work. But in downtown, London,…
New Blog affiliates
Please welcome as new affiliates to Progressive Bloggers: 1) Random Ranting, Raving and Ratings 2) The Political Roadmap You’ll see their posts pop up sooner or later, I’m sure.
Meat to Barking Dogs
Cruising through Memeorandum this morning, this item caught my attention: Michelle Obama’s Birthday Restaurant Has Occupy-Themed Burger Menu. The restaurant of her birthday festivities features a “99% Patty Melt” on…
An ironic observation
Results of a new study from Concordia University recently reported by The Gazette show that most Canadians still aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables every day. The study also found…
An ironic observation
Results of a new study from Concordia University recently reported by The Gazette show that most Canadians still aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables every day. The study also found…
An ironic observation
Results of a new study from Concordia University recently reported by The Gazette show that most Canadians still aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables every day. The study also found…
An ironic observation
Results of a new study from Concordia University recently reported by The Gazette show that most Canadians still aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables every day. The study also found…
Jim Flaherty Urges Lower Mortgage Rates; Insists Banking Sector Needs Freedom from Government Constraints
Jim Flaherty Urges Lower Mortgage Rates; Insists Banking Sector Needs Freedom from Government Constraints November 13, 2014 (CP) – Daniel Zorg Former Ontario and Canada finance minister Jim Flaherty today…
Wind Concerns Busted!
A prominent anti-wind-power group is under fire amid accusations it broke election financing by running a negative advertising campaign against Liberal candidates last fall. They say Wind Concerns Ontario failed…