Guns DO Kill People
So, I’ve been pouring over this week’s articles about the horrible shooting that happened in Scarborough, trying to put together some thoughts or words on what the hell is going…
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Ask General Kang: I’ve just started high school, and I wonder, how I can improve my self-esteem?
Some researchers will tell you that self-esteem is heavily influenced by things you will have no control over, such as your looks, and how “cool” you are seen to be…
romeo dallaire says: bring omar khadr back to canada
Change.org|How to Start a Petition I was surprised and pleased to see Roméo Dallaire’s name associated with the campaign to repatriate Omar Khadr. I hope it helps. It’s hard to…
Will Hudak’s Anti Union Legislation Weaken Abortion Rights?
Chris Vander Doelen of the Windsor Star thinks that’s what Tim Hudak’s recently released white paper, Paths To Prosperity: Flexible Labour Markets, will accomplish: Unions have no moral right and…
The Stuff We Don’t Know #nlpoli
Reports that say that something hasn’t happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns: there are things we know we know. We also know…
National Post Proposes Privatization of Market Index That is… Already Private!
There’s been a great deal of nonsense in the press about the ongoing price-fixing scandal in the banking sector — in which, in case you haven’t heard yet, there is…
The way a 3-year old cleans spilled milk
The Cost of an Oil Spill in Burrard Inlet: $40 Billion…For Starters, Rex Weyler, The Common Sense Canadian, May 2012 “But let’s keep in mind: “There is no such thing…
It’s summertime, and the livin’ is easy – especially if you’re Alison Redford
It’s just one long summer vacation for Alberta’s Tory family. Premier Alison Redford, possibly not exactly as illustrated, can be seen in the front seat of the Edsel at left.…
Federal Court goes to the crux of the voter suppression issue
In today’s decision, the Court summarizes exactly what the issue is, its importance, and the reason why every Canadian of every political party should be concerned by the alleged vote…
Plateau Society
I actually read some good news yesterday. It was actual good news, not the usual bullshit. Edmonton is going ahead with it’s “progressive” redevelopment plan. I say “progressive” because of…
Quite unexpectedly
I was reading about Syria today, how it’s teetering at the abyss of becoming a failed state – failed like Somalia, a place with no government, a chaos of pirates…
Answering Free Dominion: Part II
The way you deal with Nazis is to, “break their heads.” The JDL fundraiser for Free Dominion took place about a week ago and was attended a who's who of…
Michael Ivan Lawson, 1936–2012
My dad was someone you had to work beside to get to know. He wasn’t one to talk about himself. He loved to – had to – keep busy.
Stephen Harper and the Culture of Intimidation
Well I see a group of theatre companies in Vancouver are putting on a play based on Stephen Harper and his Con regime. Even though there are fears Great Horned…
Greens Doing Politics Differently: A Smart Play by Elizabeth May in Etobicoke Centre
Yesterday, it was reported by Globe & Mail political columnist Gloria Galloway that Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May would urge her party not to run a candidate in…
Robocalls lawsuits will proceed
Late news out of the Federal Court: “Federal Court rejects Tory effort to prevent overturning of election results.” The Federal Court has rejected a bid by the Conservatives to prevent…
The Story of Film at The ByTowne
Now in its fifth chapter, The Story of Film: An Odyssey is an eight-part documentary series now playing at The ByTowne any cinephile won't want to miss. Yes, you may…
Dear Health Canada – part II
From a long time friend of the blog who has written to Health Canada in the wake of news of their study on wind turbines, this letter below. He advises…
Texas Refineries And Chemical Plants Releasing Tens Of Thousands Of Tons Of Pollution
gas-emissions_1.jpg A damning new report from the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) reveals some startling information regarding pollution in the state of Texas. According to the report, oil refineries and chemical…
Community Values, Part Deux #nlpoli
Political science grad student John Samms’ has lengthy post on the antics of local politicians on Twitter. To complain about the asinine behaviour of local politicians these days is like…