Saturday Photo: Drought, But Great Produce
Lot of talk about drought this summer, and certainly the photos of drying fields are enough to make one weep. But for food-lovers there is an up side: flavour. The…
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We Outlawed the Potlach for B.C. First Nations
But not for our unelected, unelectable and outgoing premier, Crispy Clark. Her credit card statements for 2011/12 fiscal year just came in to the tune of $475K. Madame premier wracked…
Mars Rover Landing
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P.E.I.’s rotating house for charity
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Sun TV – A Blight On Critical Thinking
Personally, I think we all give far too much attention to that parody-of-news-organization known as Sun TV. From the puerile rants of Ezra Levant to the sanctimonious pronouncements of religious…
4978…Good News For Mitt Romney
Politico.com reports that porn star extraordinaire Jenna Jameson is supporting the GOP candidate. She’s quoted as saying “I’m very looking forward to a Republican being back in office.” In other…
Clark Misses the Mark with 5-Point Criteria for Enbridge
The competition has been tight, but I think Christy Clark has finally won the prize for the Canadian Leader most out of touch with her constituents. On her new 5-point…
American drought zones: 50.3% of US counties designated ‘disasters’
The drought that has been impacting the U.S. goes from bad to worse. According to an article in the LA Times, American Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that disaster designations…
Marco Rubio for VP? Part 1
Like I did for Christie and Kasich I will now analyse the benefits and the disadvantages of Marco Rubio as a VP choice. First Question Does he help carry any…
Marco Rubio for VP? Part 1
Like I did for Christie and Kasich I will now analyse the benefits and the disadvantages of Marco Rubio as a VP choice. First Question Does he help carry any…
Marco Rubio for VP? Part 1
Like I did for Christie and Kasich I will now analyse the benefits and the disadvantages of Marco Rubio as a VP choice. First Question Does he help carry any…
Marco Rubio for VP? Part 1
Like I did for Christie and Kasich I will now analyse the benefits and the disadvantages of Marco Rubio as a VP choice. First Question Does he help carry any…
Quebec Votes, Blunt Objects Jumps Back Into the Action
Hello everyone, it’s been awhile! I know you all missed my quirky writing style and constant battering of polls, but everyone needs to take a hiatus every once in awhile.…
Vancouver Under Climate Change Gun
Vancouverites and the region’s masses of visitors might have to kiss Granville Island and other attractions goodbye. Sea level rise is estimated to reach 80 cms. in Nanaimo on Vancouver…
August 4: At last: I won Lotto Max
That’s right. Three numbers. That’s good for a free ticket that could mean tens of millions next week. But I remain humble and unassuming. In other news….. The editorial and…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Jonathan Chait points out how the gap between the citizens hardest hit by a weak economy and a political class which faces virtually…
Why does the public care about $1.4 M salary at ORNGE?
If ORNGE were a for-profit corporation, it would be of little note that the CEO was paid a measly $1.4 million. That would put him in the little leagues of…
California Prepares to Meet Climate Change Head On
Reports released this week by the California Energy Commission and the California Natural Resources Agency reveal adaptation measures the state will need to take to address climate change impacts and…
The Saga of the Harper Crime Family Continues
The RCMP have charged Bruce Carson with influence peddling. (JAKE WRIGHT / CP)OTTAWA — The dizzying fall, resurrection and steep descent anew of Bruce Carson — from convicted felon to…
The Saga of the Harper Crime Family Continues
The RCMP have charged Bruce Carson with influence peddling. (JAKE WRIGHT / CP) OTTAWA — The dizzying fall, resurrection and steep descent anew of Bruce Carson — from convicted felon…