boston, pakistan, terrorism, and perspective
From “A Tale of Two Terrorisms“ In the midst of tragedy, it’s hard to talk about perspective. My niece lives in Boston, a short walking distance from where the bombs…
April 2013
RNC of the 20th Century.
The Republican National Committee continues to live in the past. Just recently the RNC has passed a resolution affirming that the national Republican policy on same sex marriage is that…
RNC of the 20th Century.
The Republican National Committee continues to live in the past. Just recently the RNC has passed a resolution affirming that the national Republican policy on same sex marriage is that…
RNC of the 20th Century.
The Republican National Committee continues to live in the past. Just recently the RNC has passed a resolution affirming that the national Republican policy on same sex marriage is that…
RNC of the 20th Century.
The Republican National Committee continues to live in the past. Just recently the RNC has passed a resolution affirming that the national Republican policy on same sex marriage is that…
Boreal Forest Agreement Not Working?
Announced several years back as a game changing industry/NGO partnership, the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) lost a key supporter today as conservation group Canopy pulled out of the agreement:…
Mother Of An Autistic Son Asks Autism Speaks for Some Actual Autism Awareness
The following commentary is from the blog Muslimah Next Door written by Dishad Ali. It addresses an issue that I have raised several times – the lack of real autism…
Credit where due…
I’m becoming increasingly impressed with the degree to which some public and private organisations are using social media to improve customer service. Case in point: the hydro pole in my…
The CBC Interview Makes Justin Trudeau Comes Off As The Progressive Version Of George W. Bush
“And always twirling, twirling towards freedom!” Peter Mansbridge interview with Justin Trudeau revealed that the Liberal leader has economic chops of a teenager with ADD. To begin, he should know…
New telephone tax to pay for 911 service #nlpoli
The provincial Conservatives could haul in up to $7.7 million through a new tax on telephones to be introduced ostensibly to pay for province-wide 911 emergency service, municipal affairs minister…
New telephone tax to pay for 911 service #nlpoli
The provincial Conservatives could haul in up to $7.7 million through a new tax on telephones to be introduced ostensibly to pay for province-wide 911 emergency service, municipal affairs minister…
What does "reside" mean on the context of bail?
Gravino, O.J. No. 2927 (C.A.), at para. 1: On the authorities, the word “reside” is a word of flexible meaning. While its usual meaning is that it refers to where…
What does "reside" mean on the context of bail?
Gravino, O.J. No. 2927 (C.A.), at para. 1: On the authorities, the word “reside” is a word of flexible meaning. While its usual meaning is that it refers to where…
Rita MacNeil Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil. on.fb.me/15kgXcS— Rita MacNeil (@TeaRoomRita) April 17, 2013 This appeared on Rita’s…
George Beverly Shea 1909 – 2013
George Beverly Shea died today at the age of 104. Billy Graham Evangelistic Association tribute page.
Stephen Harper and the Foreign Workers Scam
The other day I wrote that the foreign workers scandal had given us a mighty weapon to use to destroy the Con regime.For as you know Stephen Harper likes to…
Blame Ralph Klein for Redford Government’s messy regional planning crisis
Representatives of Edmonton region municipalities discuss regional planning issues at a recent meeting. Actual municipal reps may not appear exactly as illustrated. Below: Municipal Affairs Minister Doug Griffiths; Ralph Klein…
Can Stephen Mandel save Alberta’s Tories from a Wildrose win in 2016?
TweetFacing internal strife after a rough spring of budget cuts and deflating bitumen bubbles, Premier Alison Redford is desperately searching for political wins that will win-over Albertans in advance of…