three stories about Canada
In my newsfeed this morning there’s a story about the Royal Bank of Canada hiring temporary foreign workers. Don’t worry, the company says that most of the workers will only…
In my newsfeed this morning there’s a story about the Royal Bank of Canada hiring temporary foreign workers. Don’t worry, the company says that most of the workers will only…
The snowdrops are in bloom, which does the heart good. I planted a dozen or so bulbs 10 or 12 years ago and they have slowly spread. Haven’t got a…
I thought I’d take a day to reflect on yesterday’s proceedings. Firstly, the Progressive Bloggers event was a success. A good turnout, with some special appearances by George Takach and…
In newspapers across Canada today you can read many a critique of the future Prime Minister's showcase speech. You'll hear about how Mr. Trudeau channeled the key words hope and…
In newspapers across Canada today you can read many a critique of the future Prime Minister’s showcase speech. You’ll hear about how Mr. Trudeau channeled the key words hope and…
In newspapers across Canada today you can read many a critique of the future Prime Minister's showcase speech. You'll hear about how Mr. Trudeau channeled the key words hope and…
The good news: You do it online, which meant I could wear my Star Trek housecoat, skull jammies and people’s revolution T-shirt, and no one cared. The bad news: You…
Thank you to Omar-Ha-Redeye, for hosting the Progressive Bloggers meetup at his law firm. Thanks to his law firm partner Qadira for supplying the finger foods and such unasked. Thank…
I am increasingly coming to the conclusion that my efforts in these pages to shed some light upon the various attacks upon our democracy, the ever increasing centralization of power…
I went on a road trip Saturday with my friend Adam K., down to my parents’ place, and his grandparents’ farm. On the way around southern Saskatchewan, we saw close…
It may be helpful to remember the following video the next time you see an RBC ad portraying the bank as the solution to everyone’s problems. Forty-five soon-to-be-former employees (after…
As much as I’d like to believe that Joyce Murray can pull off an upset and win the LPC leadership, I cannot realistically expect this to happen. Trudeau has the…
Hundreds of fast-food workers in New York City walked off the job this week, demanding a living wage. This is their second walkout in six months, as this exciting labour…
I am amazed we are already in to April! It’s nice that the days are beginning to get longer, the sun is glowing stronger and signs of life are coming…
My computer’s battery died before I could finish this yesterday. But onward! Joyce Murray gave a strong, substantive speech. You can watch it here. And it went over fairly well,…
Joyce Murray’s leadership video, released yesterday, which was very well received at the Showcase yesterday.
Joyce Murray’s leadership video, released yesterday, which was very well received at the Showcase yesterday.
CNN’s Portrayal of Autism In the Days Surrounding WAAD 2013 Middle – Jack and John Elder Robison – High Functioning Aspergers Bottom -Trevor Pacelli High Functioning PDD-NOS (Holli Dunn Photography)…