The Trudeau Paradox – Part III
In Part I of this essay, we discussed the origins of Quebec nationalism and how it developed into a desire by Francophone Quebecers to have their province recognized as a…
January 2013
140Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, January 25, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, January 25, 2013: In malpractice case, Catholic hospital argues fetuses aren’t people | The Colorado Independent Lance…
Renewable Energy Capacity Surging, But America Betting On Shale Gas
A report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects says that, in 2012, the capacity for renewable energy electrical generation accounted for almost 50% of all new…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content for your Friday reading. – In addition to providing my latest tagline, Alex Himelfarb takes aim at the austerians who seem happy to attack social well-being and economic…
If you can’t say something nice…
It may be best to say nothing at all… at least, that is, until July, 2014… So Councillor Keith Hull isn’t happy with the decision to buy two Sprung buildings.…
This poem is poignant…brilliant…
Laughing Drums: History’s white hand wrote my country’s courseIn a language that will come back and hunt herIn the twenty first century;The man at the round-about calls it exploitationBeyond redemption.But…
This poem is poignant…brilliant…
Laughing Drums:History’s white hand wrote my country’s courseIn a language that will come back and hunt herIn the twenty first century;The man at the round-about calls it exploitationBeyond redemption.But I…
Busy day
My take? Rob Ford’s chances are bad. Sandra Pupatello’s are good. What’s yours?
Canadian Scientists Must Speak Out Despite Consequence, Says Andrew Weaver
“If people don’t speak out there will never be any change,” says the University of Victoria’s award-winning climate scientist Andrew Weaver. And the need for change in Canada, says Weaver,…
Idle No More 2013
His Feast: Her broken Fastby Rosanna Deerchild His feast: Her broken fast Harper doesn’t need to worry About the woman on the hill She’s already dead From the arrows in…
Idle No More 2013
His Feast: Her broken Fastby Rosanna Deerchild His feast: Her broken fast Harper doesn't need to worry About the woman on the hill She’s already dead From the arrows in…
Ontario Public Service workers ratify new 2-year collective agreement
by Ontario Public Service Employees Union | Jan. 24, 2013 TORONTO – Unionized provincial government employees have ratified a new two-year collective agreement with their employer, the Government of Ontario.…
This poem is poignant…brilliant…
Laughing Drums: History’s white hand wrote my country’s course In a language that will come back and hunt her In the twenty first century; The man at the round-about calls…
Idle No More 2013
His Feast: Her broken Fast by Rosanna Deerchild His feast: Her broken fast Harper doesn’t need to worry About the woman on the hill She’s already dead From the arrows…
Off To OLP Convention Today
I think about eight bloggers were chosen to cover the event. Of the group, Pupatello supporter Lisa Kirbie will offer spirited partisanship; Imp (who I think leans Wynne) and Jim…
Friday miscellany…
… colder than Vic Toews at a homeless shelter edition. Robbie’s Follies… Will he stay or will he go? We’ll know this morning. ================================================================================== As I am apt to do…
Tuesday…
…shorts and sandals temps! (3) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario