Under the beneath
We had just moved to a new apartment. You suggested we have our friend Smarty Pants over, with his Very Clever family. We also had the Screeching Girl and her…
2012
A Year Of "Achievements"
It is almost amusing watching some in the narrow corporate media turn themselves into intellectual pretzels to justify endorsing this government in the past election. The transgressions are put into…
140Law – Legal Headlines for Thursday, May 3, 2012
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Thursday, May 3, 2012: Canadian Judicial Council inquiry into Madame Justice Lori Douglas sex complaint: May 17 at…
Always leave the Shawinigan Handshake to the professionals, boys and girls
…but, in all seriousness, the now-infamous Toronto Star vs. Mayor Moron match has fully entered the pantheon of Totally Stupid Things. My take: Reporters who show up with uncharged recording…
I am more than cheesed off
…I am profoundly sad at the passing of James Marker. Hawkins Cheezies are more than the greatest cheesie-type snack. They are the sine qua non of munchies. Out West, as…
Alert! Episode 214
On Mayday Noam Chomsky urges activists to focus their attention not simply on the economy and the environment, but how the market system underlies the fiscal and environmental crisis. Clayton…
Toronto Star: Competition bureau to allow Big Telecom’s sports and entertainment buy
Two of Canada’s biggest telecom giants, Bell and Rogers, may soon be acquiring Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment together. These companies are already very large and vertically-integrated—each own a great…
Let’s discuss Harper’s style
Everyone interested is invited to participate in a free and open discussion of the issues of scandal, transparency and integrity in Canadian politics on June 2nd from 1:30 to 4…
Let’s discuss Harper’s style
Everyone interested is invited to participate in a free and open discussion of the issues of scandal, transparency and integrity in Canadian politics on June 2nd from 1:30 to 4…
Let’s discuss Harper’s style
Everyone interested is invited to participate in a free and open discussion of the issues of scandal, transparency and integrity in Canadian politics on June 2nd from 1:30 to 4…
Katimavik: 1977-2012?
I'm a Katimavik alumnus. Initially one of the many opportunities I took advantage of to improve my second language, it had a profound impact on my personal life; the young…
Katimavik: 1977-2012?
I’m a Katimavik alumnus. Initially one of the many opportunities I took advantage of to improve my second language, it had a profound impact on my personal life; the young…
Katimavik: 1977-2012?
I'm a Katimavik alumnus. Initially one of the many opportunities I took advantage of to improve my second language, it had a profound impact on my personal life; the young…
Katimavik: 1977-2012?
I’m a Katimavik alumnus. Initially one of the many opportunities I took advantage of to improve my second language, it had a profound impact on my personal life; the young…
So Who Wants Another BIG MONEY Debt-Ridden Leadership Campaign?
I’ve been on an austerity program nearly my whole life. It’s called being broke. Being broke can make you resourceful and clever and sometimes it can even help you win.…
Coyne On Harper
The naive among us predicted that, after winning a majority, Stephen Harper’s governing style would change. Secure in the knowledge that he had the votes to get his way, they…
Harris-Decima Poll: 33% NDP, 30% Con, 20% Lib
This poll is interesting in that it confirms the Forum Research numbers of last week, yet at the same time, as Harris-Decima does, overestimates the Greens (changes from the last…
Rob Ford had another fit of paranoia
He calls police again on the media. This time it was a Toronto Star reporter. What is with this guy? Why is he so afraid of the media? Maybe he…
Freedom of Information: Turkey, Mexico and India, Yes – Canada, Not So Much
The Harper obsession with secrecy and control is well-known and the source of much international attention. However, it seems we now have new reason to be both embarrassed and outraged.…
Ask General Kang: Is it technically cannibalism if all you eat is a pinkie?
First of all, check the finger carefully. If it’s not a pinkie from the same species, then you’re probably okay. I was once really freaked out by Colonel (now Major)…