4643…I Got Good News In Ontario
And I got bad news in Ontario. The good news is the latest poll has Tim Hudak, the Conservative leader, er, Progressive Conservative leader, at the bottom of the big…
2012
4642…Prime Minister Thomas Mulcair
You know when no one was paying attention to him he seemed bright and everything. Dya think it were the beard? Anyhow now that he has become the leader of…
canadian council of churches calls on jason kenney to let u.s. war resisters stay in canada
This letter was hand-delivered to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, from the Canadian Council of Churches. The Council is the largest ecumenical body in Canada, representing 23 churches, comprising 85% of…
University Sustainability Initiative Saves Climate And Its Bottom Line, While Canada’s Economy Suffers From Lack of Green Practices
New Jersey’s William Paterson University adopted a climate action plan in 2009 that puts the university on a path to becoming carbon neutral by 2065 – and to reducing their…
Death By Download?
Although a cliche, it is nonetheless true that knowledge is power, which probably explains why Canada is currently under the yoke of the most secretive and undemocratic federal government it…
Killer Snails, Therefore No Same-Sex Marriage
A recently retired politician in Denmark seems to have discovered a new argument against equal marriage: Killer snails are hermaphroditic, therefore same-sex marriage should be illegal. Gee… I never thought…
open letter to jason kenney: "history is tapping our shoulders"
Last night in Toronto, supporters of US war resisters in Canada honoured International Day for Conscientious Objection with a group letter-writing session. This letter was written by Nicole Marie Burton,…
Attack Ads – Sometimes In Politics It’s All About Hate
Attack ads to the left of me…Jokers to the right! So, Warren Kinsella (a blogger that anyone who reads this blog will know is someone I enjoy very much) recently…
Great journalism
…and out of it emerges a portrait of a greatly self-indulgent, spoiled, dislikable little twerp.
Repeating History
Tom Walkom writes this morning that the world economy is on the brink. As in 1931, international austerity has brought us to the tipping point: Then, as now, the watchword…
Small Time Video
Gormley was critical of the bad language in Gunderson’s videos. I don’t care for foul language in most music either, but at least Gormley has a valid excuse for acting…
Morton’s Musings 2012-05-16 07:38:00
“We must vigilantly stand on guard within our own borders for human rights and fundamental freedoms which are our proud heritage……we cannot take for granted the continuance and maintenance of…
And now a word from John Cleese, the devil
This explains a great deal. Alltop is fond of burning things too.
New CBC Service Should Be Music To Canadians’ Ears by Don Tapscott
Columnist says the new CBC music service, which streams songs online, is a boon for Canadian musicians and music lovers and is not, as some claim, an infringement on the…
Dalton McGuinty, GSAs and Catholic Schools – A rose by an ambiguous name
Over the past several days, Bill 13, the Accepting Schools Act, 2012 has been in committee hearings. This is the provincial government's anti-bullying legislation, meant to provide support groups in…
Dalton McGuinty, GSAs and Catholic Schools – A rose by an ambiguous name
Over the past several days, Bill 13, the Accepting Schools Act, 2012 has been in committee hearings. This is the provincial government’s anti-bullying legislation, meant to provide support groups in…
Dalton McGuinty, GSAs and Catholic Schools – A rose by an ambiguous name
Over the past several days, Bill 13, the Accepting Schools Act, 2012 has been in committee hearings. This is the provincial government's anti-bullying legislation, meant to provide support groups in…
Dalton McGuinty, GSAs and Catholic Schools – A rose by an ambiguous name
Over the past several days, Bill 13, the Accepting Schools Act, 2012 has been in committee hearings. This is the provincial government’s anti-bullying legislation, meant to provide support groups in…
Mulcair’s First Gaffe
When I argued Mulcair’s “dutch disease” gambit had intriguing electoral underpinnings, I classified it as shrewd only if played properly. Reading Mulcair’s latest unnecessary commentary, it appears we have seen…