The Profiligate BC Hydro
BC Hydro used 67 per cent more capital to produce and deliver 5 per cent less electricity when it is normal to gain efficiencies from new investments, not lose them.…
2012
Dumb
Of all of the dumb prosecutions we’ve seen over the last several years, from Martha Stewart to John Edwards, the attempt to demonize baseball players and cyclists as big-time criminal…
You Don’t Say…Monday June 18, 2012
I’m not saying I’m completely in favour of a religious-based party running the show in Egypt, but I am happy that they had free and democratic elections. I am also…
The Vatican Has The Answer We’ve All Been Looking For
Those of us who thought that the Vatican was rampant with corruption and political power struggles now know better, thanks to this communique from the Pope’s second-in-command. Beshrew my cynical…
Under Conditions X,Y, or Z, Teenage Jesus Would Save
Frank Graves is going senile, or desperately poll whoring to get his name in the papers–from anointing Justin, to suggesting that BOC Presdient Mark Carney would woo ’em as an…
Video: Stop Cuts to Refugee Health Care in Canada
Winnipeg, June 18, 2012: Opposition to the Harper government’s plan to cut health care for refugees is gaining momentum across Canada. Joining in a National Day of Action Against Refugee…
Quiz: How Much do You Know About Fuel Subsidies?
I had no idea that global government subsidies for fossil fuels were at least $409 billion (USD) in 2010 compared to $66 billion for renewable energy! You can test your…
Ontario election: Hudak and Horwath want one
There’s no doubt now. Holy God, are they ever going to lose.
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
"In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion"
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
“In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion”
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
"In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion"
The fossil fuel industry does not need subsidies
“In 2011 the five largest oil companies made $137 billion”
National Post: Canada may soon sign on to restrictive TPP agreement
Canada may soon be signing on to the secretive and controversial TPP agreement, reports the National Post. The TPP, which among other things would expand Big Media’s powers to lock…
Huffington Post: Fierce Opposition to Bill C-11 on Eve of Passage
Parliament will break for the summer at the end of this week, but before it does, MPs will are scheduled to vote on controversial Copyright Bill C-11 today, then send…
With Upcoming Elections in Quebec, These Are My Choices. What Would You Do?
Democratically speaking, Canada is a third world country. Case in point, the upcoming general election in Quebec and my fairy tale constitutional right to effective representation and meaningful participation in…
Leger Marketing-Le Devoir Gives Tom Mulcair Big Lead over Rivals
Today’s big news is a new poll by a major polling firm here which shows Tom Mulcair and the NDP consolidating their position in the hearts (and voting intentions) of…
The War of 1812—a non-Canadian event
That Mr. Harper and his colleagues are all gung-ho about the War of 1812, and spending millions on commemorating it, is hardly surprising. Reactionaries seem to have a thing about…
So THIS is what is happening to our pennies…
Mr. Flaherty is investing in “art”! Gotta love The Walrus! (8) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario