Ask General Kang: How do you deal with bad drivers?
The first thing you have to realize is that I’ve only been subject to the idiocy of my fellow car-jockeys since my arrival on Earth. (Car-jockey is the right term,…
June 2013
Paper touts ‘no jail’ option in exchange for reduced Charter protection
A startling idea — especially as the Constitution expressly applies to offences — almost certainly not lawful:A discussion paper issued by the federal Department of Justice is suggesting that for…
National inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women needed: United Church of Canada
By: United Church of Canada | Press Release TORONTO, June 17, 2013 – The United Church of Canada has added its voice to the call by the Native Women’s Association…
In Tuesday’s Sun: corrupted
What part of Canada is the most corrupt? After Monday — and if you were to ask Maclean’s magazine — it would seem to be Quebec. Monday morning, Montreal Mayor…
Sexism Alive in Canadian Politics #nlpoli #cdnpoli
Sexism is alive and well in Canadian politics but it isn’t coming from any of the places you might expect. Donna Dasko is a co-founder and past board chair of…
James Moore and the Framing of Justin Trudeau
In the ghastly Orwellian circus that the Cons have turned our Parliament into, it was a wonderful moment.There was James Moore, filling in for Stephen Harper, doing what he has…
The smear is backfiring
Today’s least surprising news story is that the nursing home foundation which sandbagged Justin Trudeau last week by complaining about how he owed them $20,000 has close ties to the…
"Shoot the Boer" and Bonehead Hypocrisy
We noted yesterday that the big "Occupy South African Embassies" protest in Toronto was sort of a bust. However Paulie, needing to polish yet another turd, begs to differ: Yes,…
Over 100,000 Protesters Hit the Streets in Brazil
Some of country’s biggest ever rallies sweep major cities. Bus fare hike is the last straw as high costs and poor services spiral Read the full report from the Guardian…
Tell the Prime Minister – Fish need legal protection
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 Among the most controversial elements of Bill C-38, passed a year ago (June 18th, 2012) was the decision to “take the guts out” of the Fisheries…
Mona Lisa at SFH gig at Cherry Cola tonight
Inspiring, inspired.
Keep Calm and Bergeron
Enough said.
Keep Calm and Bergeron
Enough said.
Keep Calm and Bergeron
Enough said.
Keep Calm and Bergeron
Enough said.
T-Rex Doesn’t Taste Like Bacon
I couldn’t keep a straight face over this one. The T-Rex Burger is offensive, but the Baconator isn’t? “She said the fast-food restaurant “strives to deliver a positive dining experience…
A Short List of Gun Product Safety Laws
One substory of the gun insanity in the US I had been unaware of previous to Newtown, was the bevy of liability shield laws (including a federal one) that protect…
Our Strength Is In Our Differences
A letter from an unknown Canadian to the American people. While I imagine the majority of America is upset over the recent closure of thr government, I suspect that more…
Policy-Making in a Big Data World
For those interested I appeared on The Agenda with Steve Paikin the other week talking about Big Data and policy making. There was a good discussion with a cast of…