things i heard at the library: an occasional series: # 5
“Where can I find book number 285?” The boy’s face was so earnest and so excited. “What book are you looking for?” I asked. “Book number 285.” “Is that the…
2012
Gone AWOL..
…stolen, actually. One glass top patio table. Eight years old. Grey metal frame with some rust accents. Missing since Sunday night. Answers to “Patty”. We had used it for the…
And another thing…
I hope the E-B’s editorial this week provides food for thought for the folks who make decisions on behalf of the community – especially when it appears on the front…
North Sky from Regina
– Last night during the thunderstorm. – A few months ago when everyone in Regina got those great mammatus cloud photos.
An Interesting Poll
…which might go some way to explaining why Mr. Hudak is ready to support the McGuinty Libs over imposing new contracts on Ontario teachers: Of decided voters, 34.7 percent said…
Two views of Muskrat Falls #nlpoli
In Nova Scotia, energy minister Charlie Parker touted the benefits of the Muskrat falls deal for his province in a letter to the Chronicle Herald, published on Wednesday. Parker flipped…
Scaling up together to meet the threats to the open Internet
From the beginning the Internet has always been about us; those who use the Internet to connect with one another, to create, to express ourselves, and to make our lives…
Remembering Jack Layton: One Year Later
I was sorry I couldn't make it to this tribute to Jack Layton. And that I didn't get a chance to scrawl a message on that huge wall at City…
Marois vs Legault: No Caribou Were Hurt During This Debate
François Legault’s worst nightmare? At one point during this 3rd head-to-head debate between the Quebec leaders featuring the PQ’s Pauline Marois and the CAQ’s François Legault, the topic of popular…
Imagine
Chris Selley flips out at the announcement the Ottawa carillon would play “Imagine” for Jack Layton.Well, its a certainty that no one will ever associate that song with Stephen Harper…
Unions and the left in Ontario: short-sighted politically.
This isn't a post defending Dalton McGuinty's bravado and threats to violate the constitutional right of collective bargaining of the public sector workforces and unions - my opinion on that…
Unions and the left in Ontario: short-sighted politically.
This isn’t a post defending Dalton McGuinty’s bravado and threats to violate the constitutional right of collective bargaining of the public sector workforces and unions – my opinion on that…
5073…Billy Hamilton
You want to remember that name. Billy Hamilton is a speedster who yesterday set the one year record for stolen bases in pro baseball. 146. He is playing AA for…
Layton’s Last Words Were First Laurier’s
“Faith is better than doubt and love is better than hate.” – Sir Wilfrid Laurier, 1918 “Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear.” – Jack Layton, 2011…
Assange Now on American "Terrorist Trading Cards"
The sales blurb: We Shall Never Forget 9/11 – Vol. II: The True Faces of Evil – Terror Graphic Coloring Novel – Terrorist Trading Cards Price: $6.99Item Number: SCB-WSNF2Manufacturer: Really…
Marois contre Legault face à face…For all the marbles?
With the Liberals seemingly bleeding, Jean Charest is reported to be trailing badly in his own riding, the debate between Pauline Marois and François Legault takes on even greater significance.…
New Union Project Inspires CAW DelegAnts, Passes UnAntimously
Inspired by this story: http://www.newunionproject.ca/caw-delegates-vote-in-favour-of-new-union-proposal/
Iqaluit residents warned about polar bear: Bear near Sylvia Grinnell River has so far eluded wildlife officers
I have never seen a bear there – it’s an amazing place but it seems mighty close to the town for a bear. In any event, polar bears want as…
With education on the line, will Tim Hudak flip-flop on a wage freeze like he did on full day kindergarten?
We know Tim Hudak’s position on full day kindergarten for Ontario families has gone from this: To this “Tim Hudak…condemned the program, which is to be fully rolled out by…