Re-defining (Un)Employment Insurance
Several key changes to Employment Insurance came into effect on Sunday. The EI program is about to get Grinch-ier, especially for who happen to have needed it more than once.…
2013
Another Burr for Netanyahu’s Saddle
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has directed his government to start issuing passports, drivers licenses and ID cards bearing “State of Palestine” in place of the current “Palestinian Authority.” Israeli officials…
For #IdleNoMore, support and prayer from Kobe, Japan (PHOTO)
From Kobe, Japan, an expression of support and solidarity for hunger striker Attawapiskat First Nation Chief Theresa Spence and the phenomenal #IdleNoMore grassroots movement for Aboriginal rights and sovereignty: This…
Sask New Democrat Leadership Campaign Moves Into New Year
Well … it’s time to pack away the Christmas decorations … clean up after the New Years party and get ready to take the NDP leadership race to the home…
Shooting the Messenger: BC’s Stalwart Auditor General Pushed Out
Throughout his time serving the province, John Doyle has been a bloodhound hot on the trail of myriad multi-billion dollar scandals emanating from behind the closed doors of the Campbell-Clark…
NHL Lockout: What the deal means for the CBC by Etan Vlessing
Columnist says there is hope that a shortened 48- or 50-game NHL season will mitigate the impact of the coffer-draining players lockout on the CBC.
Life In a Box
One bright idea that has received almost no attention in North America is Britain’s ShelterBox. Yet these compact little lifesavers in their thousands are beginning to make their way to…
At the Ford hearing
A mad house — never seen such a packed courtroom. My prediction? A reserve judgment and then dismissal — then a Mayor will be appointed. Whether that is what should…
The Security State Ramps Up
Newly extracted FBI documents show that, under Barack Obama, it’s business even worse than usual for the American security state. Chris Hedges, writing for TruthDig.com, warns that the FBI and…
W&T Offshore Fined $1 Million for Using Coffee Filters to Doctor Water Samples
Bizarre new details of just how W&T Offshore Oil & Gas contractors doctored water samples came to light last Thursday when W&T officially pled guilty to criminal charges under the…
Is Theresa Spence’s Alleged Fiscal Mismanagement Serious Because She is an Indian, or Because She Is Not a Conservative Cabinet Minister?
Under the circumstances, it’s actually a little surprising that it took this long. Through a convenient leak to the state broadcaster, presumably from the government, evidence has surfaced that hunger…
Proposed amendment tightens cap on home support services
The government repeatedly likes to talk about reforming the health system to be more patient-centered, yet often it appears to be headed in the opposite direction. The latest head scratcher…
Jan.7: Sorry to miss Sunday…
This flu is a real gem. Like an unwanted guest, it never seems quite ready to leave. Huge gaffe by our federal minister of International Cooperation, a famous unknown called…
What Is It With Bubbles?
There’s something about bubbles we must find enormously comforting or somehow rewarding. Look at the Americans. They had the Savings & Loan fiasco. Then it was Enron and a gaggle…
Happy new year…
… the reason I haven’t posted much, evidently, is because I’m waiting on my marching orders from town hall… Odd, that… If I question how Steve Berman arrives at potential…
SIU Versus Toronto Police: An Update
As noted the other day, there has been an ongoing jurisdictional battle in the case of alleged police brutality victim Tyrone Phillips. The complaint, filed by Phillips to the Office…
It’s That Season Again. Might As Well Find the Humour
Vancouver and other parts of B.C. are falling victim to widespread norovirus. Plenty of Vancouverites are “down” with the highly infectious bug and they’re not alone. There’s plenty of it…
What Does Adbusters Ask of You in 2013?
From the people who suggested the modest idea of occupying Wall Street, Adbusters has sent out a new half dozen suggestions to fix the economic cancers of capitalism. Here’s my…
Ezra Levant on Sun T.V. News
With his happy fans.