The Day Stephen Harper’s Story Fell Apart
He fought back against his accusers like a cornered animal. He tried to smear them by accusing them of criminal acts, even of being communists. He fudged his answers, and…
November 2013
Harper Knew of $90,000 #PMO Wright to Duffy “Bribe”
CBC was reporting that RCMP are calling the payment between Wright and Duffy a “bribe” and “breach of trust”. No charges yet. How come there are no charges from the…
Calgarians are happy campers
If you were looking for a living definition of the expression “happy campers,” you might cast an eye on Calgary. According to an Ipsos Reid poll, almost ninety per cent…
For ideologys sake take this nitro into the cave
Under this year’s omnibus bill, “the Minister of Labour will now have the legal right to dismiss any safety complaint that results in a worker refusing to work and to…
Chinese company looks to fuel trucks with LNG plants in Vancouver, Edmonton
Read this Nov. 19 story from The Vancouver Sun on Chinese-owned company ENN Canada’s plan to build liquefied natural gas plants in Vancouver and Edmonton to provide fuel for the…
Arcade Fire burns out
I grew up in the 60’s. I cannot imagine a band enforcing a dress code. Especially one that requires formal attire. Either this is a joke or the band has…
Alison Redford’s Vision for Alberta–”Trust Industry” (gulp)
Brian Mason (NDP) is right. The only way to find out what’s going on in Alison Redford’s head is to pay to attend a function in her honour. Glenbow Museum…
Senate expenses scandal: The Unravelling
Hey, Senator! Corporal Greg Horton of the Mounties has filed a document with the court setting out his beliefs about possible crimes committed by Senator Duffy and Nigel Wright. This…
Fighting for truth through Xtra’s biased political coverage
In January 2013, Xtra Toronto had hoped to get more videographers accredited to attend the Ontario Liberal leadership convention, but unfortunately the party wasn’t able to accommodate them and many…
Canada’s (not so incredible) shrinking federal government
Buried in the federal government’s recent Update of Economic and Fiscal Projections are figures showing the Harper government is set to squeeze federal government’s role to the smallest it has…
So, Mister Harper, What Do You Have to Say For Yourself Now?
Harper knew. Despite all the lies he has endlessly spun in Parliament, to the Tory faithful, to reporters, the truth is spilling out. Stephen Harper knew that Nigel Wright was…
Dirty Energy Subsidies Still 5x More Than Pledged Climate Aid, Activists Ask #WTF?
Oil Change International released a briefing paper today at COP19 in Warsaw revealing that subsidies lavished on the fossil fuel industry by wealthy industrialized nations add up to more than…
We DON’T Make This Stuff Up – Rob Ford fitness consultant a convicted steroid trafficker, banned from coaching in Canada!
How appropriate!
This Is Where Right Wing Politics Will Take The Whole Nation If NOT Held In Check ….
Canadians of the ‘Conservative’ persuasion are still having a hard time detaching from Rob Ford and his complete insanity. The hatred that the Canadian Right has for anything but their…
Nov. 20: Words, words, words…and meanings….
I thought, at first reading, there simply was nothing in Section A of today’s TandT.Then I saw p. A7. “Province willing to consult with First Nation.” My, I do wish…
Morty, Morty, Calling James Morton. Come In, James.
James, I need your thoughts. You’re a law professor and you also practice criminal law. Close enough. So let’s say you’re hired by a guy to be his lawyer and…
Royal Ottawa — prosecutions fly below the radar
The Ministry of Labour inspectors have significant powers when it comes to enforcing the Occupational Health and Safety Act. What’s difficult to discern is where the dividing line is between…
Merchandising Rob Ford
Apparently there’s a lot of neat, Rob Ford merchandise on the market. Here are a few items up for grabs. Shot Glass – Must Have i-Pad cover Bumper Sticker