No, I don’t
Look at this photo. What do you see? I see the moon, some clouds, a tree, and an over-exposed light post in the foreground. The Calgary Herald wants to know…
2012
Upheaval is the New Norm
That was so 20th century. We’re viewing the dynamic forces underway today in Europe as aberrant when, in fact, they may just be the latest manifestation of what will be,…
Israeli strike against Iran nuclear plants takes a giant leap forward
Having announced an early election to take place in September, Israel’s PM has suddenly announced a coalition government which cements his majority in the Knesset, and in my view substantially…
Can the Liberals Win in Western Canada?
Daveberta did a summary piece over on his blog about whether or not the New Democrats led by Thomas Mulcair can win back the power it once held in Western…
May6: Civic elections? what civic elections?
In fairness, the Moncton Times and Transcript has three stories on city politics. One is on the last meeting before the election for the Moncton council. One is about the…
Enviro Commish Calls "Bullshit" on Harper
Quelle surprise! Harper was only bullshitting us on his committment to cut Canadian carbon emissions. That’s the conclusion of our Environment and Sustainable Development Commissioner, Scott Vaughan. “Canada has committed…
Are Canadians resigned to the current repressive methods of the Harper Regime?
“Fascism creeps; and one of its hallmarks is that by the time you realize you’re in it, it’s too late to do anything about it.” We see where things are…
Speak Red! A Dramatic Reading of a Quebec Classic Poem Transformed for the Current Crisis
“Speak White” by Quebec poet Michèle Lalonde was written and first performed in 1968 during the great rising wave of Quebec nationalism. It refers to an epithet many Francophones heard…
Joseph Uranowski and Liam Nichols Endorse Parker Mackay for Riding Director of the Ontario Young Liberals
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Parker on the 2012 provincial election campaign. As founding members of the Whitby-Oshawa Young Liberals, we have worked closely together over the last…
The Ontario NDP Skips the Budget Vote.
“You know, most Canadians, if they don’t show up for work, they don’t get a promotion.” – Jack Layton On Tuesday, April 24th the 17 MPPs in the Ontario NDP…
Bonus seats: Maybe our Parliament should use this Greek innovation?
I was surprised to read this today about the Greek ruleswhich gift an extra lift to the party that wins the most seats in an elec tion: ND came first…
He’ll Deny It … But Premier Brad Wall Would Like To Lead The Conservative Party Of Canada
Saskatchewan’s Brad Wall started his political career as a ministerial assistant in the corrupt Grant Devine Progressive Conservative administration of the 1980’s. With Wall were his pals, and fellow political…
Anti-Science Heartland Institute Takes Ridiculous To New Heights
The far-right “think” tank the Heartland Institute recently launched a bizarre billboard campaign that linked global warming with serial killers. The first billboard went up with a picture of Ted…
Freedom of Association and Trade Unions
Freedom of Association is a constitutionally protected right. Trade Unions benefit from the right and, as today’s decision in Independent Electricity System Operator v. Canadian Union of Skilled Workers, 2012…
4608…Never Indifferent; Never Neutral
Shimon Peres thanked Stephen Harper for his staunch support of Israel, and Canada for its 60 years of friendship as the Israeli president began a full state visit Monday.“I sense…
He has gone…
… to where the wild things are… Maurice Sendak, the author of the children’s classic “Where the Wild Things Are” has died at the ripe old age of 83. Great…
Dear Inspiring Students,
As the Quebec student strike continues, it was reassuring for me to learn Tuesday that over 60 per cent of postsecondary students across Canada would join a similar strike in…
Restaurants Should List Allergens
Kudos to Ontario’s NDP for this, but it’s not enough to force chain restaurants to simply list caloric content with their menu items. All restaurants (chain, small, fancy and otherwise)…
Thank You to Our Nurses – National Nurses Week
Today marks the mid-point of National Nursing Week. This year’s theme identified by the Canadian Nurses Association is “The Health of Our Nation”. The international theme this year is “Closing…