Light Session #nlpoli
As of May 2, there are a mere six pieces of legislation on the list of bills currently set for debate in the House of Assembly. It seems to be…
May 2013
A Modest Proposal for Effective Electoral Reform
Manitou only knows how we’re struggling to find democratic reform for our ailing electoral system. At the moment some type of proportional representation is the favoured approach. I have another…
Stephen Harper and the Nightmare Night
It's hard to believe it's only been two years since that nightmare night.Two years to the day since Stephen Harper finally got his precious majority.And our precious Canada began to…
Premier explains Alberta politics to children: ‘Opposition Leader, what big teeth you have!’
Alberta Premier Alison Redford, right, meets Opposition Leader Danielle Smith, left, while on her way to announcing a new school opening. Actual Alberta politicians may not be exactly as illustrated.…
5945…Poutine Flavoured Pop
Businesswire.com just broke the news out of Seattle that “Jones Soda Co., a leader in the premium beverage category known for its unique branding, is releasing Poutine flavoured Jones Soda…
The Harper Conservative Snub Of Astronaut Marc Garneau Should Tick Off Most Canadians …
If you need a demonstration of exactly how petty, vindictive, nasty and divisive the Harper Conservative’s are … look at their snub of Canadian Astronaut Marc Garneau! Wow … just…
Two Years Ago
Two years ago today, the Liberal Party of Canada, my party, was reduced in the House of Commons to a mere 34 seats. It was two years ago that I…
Harris-Decima Poll: 35% Liberal, 28% Con, 22% NDP
Harris-Decima has released its first post-Trudeau win poll for the federal scene, showing a big jump for the Liberals into first place ahead of both the government and the Official…
DeSmog’s Graham Readfearn Joins Guardian Environment Blog, First Post Jumps to Guardian UK Front Page
On his first day joining the Guardian Environment blog, DeSmogger Graham Readfearn’s first post – How climate scientists are being framed – quickly gained traction and ended up featured on…
5944…Rioting In Ottawa Ontario
Well not really. It is only coz peoples didn’t think far enough ahead to get permits and whatnot. What occurred tonight was something of epic proportions in your capital. The…
The process of drawing inferences from the evidence is not the same as speculating
R. v. Scott, 2013 ONCA 286 holds: The process of drawing inferences from the evidence is not the same as speculating. In this case, the evidence at the preliminary inquiry,…
Peter MacKay’s Hole in the Ocean
Sailors often complain that a boat is merely a hole in the ocean into which you pour money. This brings us to Harper DefMin, Peter MacKay’s 250-million dollar hole in…
Champlain, 56km
What a glorious evening for a bike ride. Temperature in the mid 20s, sunny. Gentle wind. There were gajillions of cyclists out on the Gatineau Parkway (it opens to cars…
Vancouver symposium explores commodification of Aboriginal culture
By: Simon Fraser University | Press Release: Simon Fraser University archaeology professor George Nicholas is joining international scholars at a Vancouver symposium May 2 to explore the commodification of Aboriginal…
That’s all folks!
Well, the world is a better place today than it was when I started this blog way back in 2006. Over 1300 posts later, a series of Canadian Blog Awards,…
That’s all folks!
Well, the world is a better place today than it was when I started this blog way back in 2006. Over 1300 posts later, a series of Canadian Blog Awards,…
That’s all folks!
Well, the world is a better place today than it was when I started this blog way back in 2006. Over 1300 posts later, a series of Canadian Blog Awards,…
That’s all folks!
Well, the world is a better place today than it was when I started this blog way back in 2006. Over 1300 posts later, a series of Canadian Blog Awards,…