6106…69 Years Ago Today
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June 2013
Rathgeber leaves Cons — others should follow
Brent Rathgeber resigned from the Conservative caucus last night, after his proposed private member’s bill was basically emaciated by his fellow backbenchers. His proposed bill, C-461, has one very simple…
6105…Stephen Harper Called Traitor
Kory Teneycke, SUN TV major domo, shares this on Facebook. “Traitor, I guess, is the kind of word that came to mind for a lot of people.” Jim Hawkes on…
Rejecting Science, again
The Conservatives are rejecting the science behind harm reduction – and in the process violating the spirit of SCC decision. http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/06/proposed-federal-rules-erect-new-hurdles-for-supervised-drug-injection-sites/
Rejecting Science, again
The Conservatives are rejecting the science behind harm reduction – and in the process violating the spirit of SCC decision. http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/06/proposed-federal-rules-erect-new-hurdles-for-supervised-drug-injection-sites/
The Free Ride is Over
In a release to the media, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said that Canadians will no longer have unrestricted access to federal representatives and services. “As you know, the Opposition…
Crack Mayor: they’re getting closer
From Gawker. A certain chief magistrate won’t be sleeping well, tonight: We have also learned that the video of Ford smoking crack cocaine was recorded inside that home on the…
National Housing Survey: News From The Senate
In yesterday’s QP, Leader of the Government Marjory LeBreton admits that the voluntary NHS with replaced Stats Canad’s mandatory long form census survey requires improvement, and suggests a possible way…
Flowers, a bird and reflection.
Beautiful picture. I had it with politics. Might as well enjoy and appreciate the beauty of nature.
Matthews seeks to enhance nursing home inspections – how about enough inspectors to get the job done?
For more than 30 minutes a resident of The Wexford went on a rampage, roaming the halls of the Scarborough long-term care facility, battering one woman before leaving his own…
Accident alone does not prove dangerous driving
R. v. Clare, 2013 ONCA 377 holds: While I accept that the accident itself cannot be used as proof that the driving was dangerous, the finding in this case was…
Let us not praise Brent Rathgeber
It makes me sick to read the praise being heaped on Brent Rathgeber for simply telling the truth. Yes, it is admirable that he has quit the Con Caucus. But…
June 6: police hold seminar on cargo thefts; council to vote on land purchase….
..and even more of the news YOU need to know. On p. 1. A Moncton man is happy with his job in film… Oh, and Donald Savoie says “Province must…
Rafe: Take Clark’s Disingenuous Enbridge ‘No’ with a Pound of Salt
Here are three things to remember about Premier Clark and the Enbridge pipeline: 1. She did not reject the pipeline – she simply said that Enbridge had not met BC’s…
She’s my cherry pie
Here’s a problem. Some people seem to think that sexual or romantic attention is a *gift*. They seem to think that all we do is sit around waiting for someone…
What the Future Holds
In researching my latest book, I’ve been reading about predictions for the future: what will happen in technology, science, politics, government and medicine. It’s pretty fascinating what some see coming…
Strombo – remember him?
George Stroumboulopoulos was once an interesting television figure. He was unafraid, brash and edgy. Then he got his own show. He began showing his age. He slowed his pace, tempered…
Yes, We Have No Compensation…..
WorkSafeBC uses questionable methods to deny claim CBC News Posted: Jun 4, 2013 5:52 AM PT Last Updated: Jun 5, 2013 6:18 AM PT This gentleman is very lucky to…
Is Pam Wallin the Ultimate Tory Piggy at the Trough?
Pam Wallin is, by most standards, flush. In addition to the hefty pension benefits she likely racked up from her broadcasting days, she has plenty of other revenue streams –…