Why is Ralph Klein Greater Dead Than He Was Alive?
They’re all lining up to heap praise upon old Ralph now that he’s dead. They sure didn’t seem to be so reverential to him while he lived. Yes, Ralph Klein…
March 2013
Why Doesn’t Warawa Go Out and Start, Oh I Don’t Know, a Reform Party?
That’s the ticket. Disgruntled Conservative backbenchers should take a page out of the past and split. They should form their own party, one that speaks to their concerns and aspirations.…
Léger Canada Poll: 31% Con, 30% Lib, 24% NDP, and Trudeau Polling
Léger Marketing has put out yet another poll, this time focusing on federal politics and showing an awesome situation for the Liberals based solely on the topline numbers, as well…
Obama’s Too Modest Dream
Barack Obama has unveiled plans for a multi-billion dollar programme to repair and upgrade America’s decaying highways, bridges and other critical infrastructure. Among his proposals were renewed calls for a…
Why "Happy Easter"?
Why Happy Easter? Because, before the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ got tacked onto it, Easter – or Ishtar or Eostre – was a celebration, a lovely pagan festival. …What…
The Dark Face of European Anti-Semitism
I am a regular critic of Israel, particularly its policies and acts toward the Palestinians and its destabilizing nuclear arsenal. One cannot speak of these things without inviting accusations of…
"We Will Not Let Them Fail" – At Least Not Yet
British general Bob Bruce, commander of Task Force Helmand, says now’s the perfect time to let Afghan army troops take over the job of battling the Taliban. General Bob added,…
Saturday Photo Reprise: Easter Eggs with Natural Dyes
Jeanne and I dyed Easter eggs this year with dyes made from beets, red cabbage, spinach, tumeric and blueberries. The best however were the ones coloured by being wrapped in…
Up From the Ground Came a Bubblin’ Crude, Bitumen That Is
The latest grand winner in the Athabasca bitumen sweepstakes is the State of Arkansas and what a state it’s in thanks to an Exxon Mobil pipeline failure that has released…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Sunny Freeman reports on the Canadian Foundation for Labour Rights’ study into the effects of anti-labour legislation: The CFLR argues that laws…
Happy Chocolate day, and the true story of Jeshua Cottontail.
It’s going to be a fabulous sunny day here! While billions celebrate the whole religious deal, we just enjoy the turkey on sale, and the following Monday, Happy discount Chocolate…
Historic signals: BCN broadcasts the National Convention 67 years ago, radio began carrying the most important debates in our history by Jeff Webb
Professor discusses how radio began carrying the most important debates in our history, starting with BCN’s broadcast of the National Convention 67 years ago.
Culloden and the Family Tree, 267 Years Later
It doesn’t begin with Culloden. History is seldom so neat and precise that a single event can be identified as the start or end of a thing. Rather, Culloden was…
5802…Today Should Be A National Holiday
It’s Gordie Howe’s birthday! WFDS
March31: No blog today….
I am invited to a breakfast of chocolate eggs and roast bunny. I can only wish a happy Easter to all of you. graeme
More On Harper’s Dereliction of Environmental Responsibilites
As is so often the case, Star readers eloquently speak on issues close to the hearts of many. Reproduced below are two from this morning’s edition that address the Harper…
Is Politics a Team Sport?
Recently a Conservative MP became the first MP in more than a decade to raise a point of privilege against his own governmentin questioning why he was denied an opportunity…
Conor’s Autism Advocacy Awards
The primary front line autism service providers, regardless of where one lives, are parents. In Canada at least parents have also been the first and most effective advocates for services…
Pro Same Sex Marriage GOP Candidate…….Maybe?
With Rob Portman, the senator from Ohio along with the many prominent Republicans like Dick Cheney, Meg Whitman and Laura Bush supporting gay marriage is it possible to see a…
Pro Same Sex Marriage GOP Candidate…….Maybe?
With Rob Portman, the senator from Ohio along with the many prominent Republicans like Dick Cheney, Meg Whitman and Laura Bush supporting gay marriage is it possible to see a…