I’m waiting for an apology, Toronto
I admit to chuckling when Toronto first elected Rob Ford. While we here in Calgary, a city often accused by the uninformed of being a tad rednecked, chose the bright,…
2013
Toronto city council is going to curb Rob Ford’s powers
It is about time. He has proven beyond any reasonable doubt that he is an inebriated idiot.
The Humiliation of Toronto is Complete
That’s “complete” but not finished, not over. In virtually every major city around the globe, Toronto is now completely humiliated by the buffoonery of its Chief Magistrate. Anyone who watched…
Nov. 15: "City hall leaks hurt developmemt:mayor"
Moncton’s mayor was speaking of leaks concerning a deal which gave Robert Irving some $86 thousand a year (at least) as an incentive to keep the hockey team in town…
Jon Stewart on Rob Ford…again…
It just doesn't get any better than this...
Jon Stewart on Rob Ford…again…
It just doesn’t get any better than this…
Jon Stewart on Rob Ford…again…
It just doesn't get any better than this...
Sometimes a Picture Says It All
This is what going to class means for an elementary student in Serang, Indonesia. I suppose this is adaptation of a sort. Life goes on.
Brief delays in launching appeal not necessarily fatal even where merits thin
Denomme v. McArthur,2013 ONCA 694 is a useful case showing, as does the recent Fitzpatrick decision, that brief delays in launching an appeal will generally not block a delay even…
How big is Ford Nation and what is coming in 2014
The Ipsos poll released on November 12 gives us a basis for estimating the size of Ford Nation, at least prior to the beginning of its death spiral. Current developments…
The Other Fallout from Fukushima
Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant catastrophe has claimed another victim – the country’s commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Japan is replacing its nuclear energy with imported coal and natural…
What Befalls the Poor and Weak in Steve Harper’s World
Here are some dandy photos that Stephen Harper should add to his scrapbook so that he can show God his handiwork when the day comes for Steve to meet his…
Harper’s hidden “starve the beast” agenda
Neo-con columnists from Maclean’s and the National Post are praising Harper’s efforts to “starve the beast.” In case you’re not familiar with this morally-bankrupt strategy, it’s a 4 point program…
Introducing the World of "Permanent Emergency"
“Permanent emergency” or, as I like to call it, constant chronic chaos, is the new normal in the most vulnerable corners of our world. For many poor nations the future…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, November 15, 2013
Your news links for today: Digital Divide: Canada’s Poorest Sacrifice Basic Needs To Get Connected (Huffington Post) Ottawa to crack down on telecom carriers for hoarding spectrum (Globe and Mail)…
Jon Stewart on Rob Ford…again…
It just doesn’t get any better than this…
Unexpected implications from SCC privacy decision
Today’s Supreme Court decision in Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner) v. United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 401, 2013 SCC 62 holds videotaping people crossing picket lines is protected by…
Referendums on Pipelines?
The longstanding “will they or won’t they” dynamic existing between BC premier Christy Clark and Alberta premier Alison Redford took a turn for the depressing recently when they announced they…
Signs of hope?
From USA TODAY: The vast majority of Americans in each of 40-plus states surveyed say global warming is real, serious and man-made, and the concerns tend to be slightly higher…