No doubt it will end up with Romney but oh lord I wish it was Santorum or Paul
Romney will no doubt win his party’s nomination to go up against Obama. That’s not necessarily bad for Democrats – Obama will win no matter who the GOP throws at…
2012
New Report on High Speed Rail
A new report on High Speed Rail tells us yet again that their is an extreme need to invest in High Speed Rail, for not only the environmental aspects, but…
Why Canadians should be upset about the back door Internet price hike
In November, many in the pro-Internet community rightly celebrated the CRTC’s decision on usage-based billing (Internet metering)—it was a major milestone. The Internet metering decision was fundamentally a step forward…
Why Canadians should be upset about the back door Internet price hike
Picture 2.png In November, many in the pro-Internet community rightly celebrated the CRTC’s decision on usage-based billing (Internet metering)—it was a major milestone. The Internet metering decision was fundamentally a…
What? No equity stake? Alderon takes Danny Williams on board as “special advisor” #nlpoli
From the corporate news release issued on January 5: Alderon is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Danny Williams, QC, former Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, as Special Advisor…
A totally helpful dialogue
Oh, look – more sniping between the chief of Attawapiskat and the Minister. Because that’s helpful. Meanwhile, audits are showing that funds for First Nations were being mishandled by the…
Business Lobby Proposal: Hire Brian Mulroney to Implement New Border Deal
Such appointments would signal the priority the two leaders attach to the achievement of this deal. To represent Canada, we can think of no one possessing a better appreciation and…
How Do You Save a Fish Worth $750,000?
A prized bluefin tuna, all 269-kgs of it, fetched $746,000 Cdn. at the opening tuna auction in Tokyo. The price is said to be symbolic, the buyer paying a huge…
Liberal Pride
Many Liberals may take pride at the sight of increasing poll numbers, they shouldn’t. The Liberals have problems, increasing poll numbers aren’t going to fix them. Liberals need to build…
Healthcare Endgame: Why we are failing ourselves and those before us.
I was recently introduced to the term : “Bed Blockers”, while I watched a Global News special called 16:9. This term is used to label elderly Canadians who are left…
Re-regulating electricity – a great issue for the Alberta New Democrats
An Alberta voter contemplates what’s likely to happen to electricity prices if “deregulation” continues. Below: Brian Mason, Dilbert. Don’t feel guilty if you don’t understand Alberta’s shocking electricity prices. You’re…
rookie photos of alberta mla’s retiring in 2012.
With an election expected to be held in the next few months and a new Premier setting a new tone, many long-time and not-so-long-time Members of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly have…
New links
Some new links over on the right — I’m increasingly interested in longer reads, and so I collected a batch of sites that post lengthier and depthier articles. Plus Charles…
Ezra Levant and the Banana Drama
Oh no. I knew Ezra Levant’s obsession with Chiquita Banana would end badly. First he lost control of his senses, now he’s lost control of his bowels mouth. Winding up…
Say What?….We Still Have The HST!?
ThePeopleSpokeAndHeavyKevvyPretendedToListen Campbell/ClarksvilleStationVille Why yes Virginia, we do. And, as Harvey O, (he’s back!) points out, it’s hurtin’ retail sales: “…In an article in The Vancouver Province about weak Christmas retail…
Recidivism
So Mallory’s back to co-sleeping. It started a night or two after she and I got back from her grandfather’s.
Is This Another Fine Mess We’re Getting Into?
Another brilliant dumb idea up in smoke. It’s the “Just In Time” management concept designed to reduce overhead, and max out profits, by ordering supplies and material when they’re immediately…
the canada party: "our oil sands are so dirty, it makes texas look like a greenpeace retreat"
And while I’m at it, I might as well post this. And now back to Quebec.
Alexandra Mendes on renewal!
Some great stuff coming out of Alexandra’s campaign in the run up to the Convention. Here is her new piece on party renewal, and building a democratic framework http://www.alexamendes.ca/en/blog/4-renewal-le-renouveau Fellow…