Genetically Engineered Foods and Human Health (GMO) – Osoyoos, BC
Dr. Thierry Vrain is a former soil biologist and genetic scientist who worked for Agriculture Canada for 30 years. He was the designated spokesperson to assure the public of the…
2013
There is going to be a “Revolution!” It’s going to happen!- Russell Brand
Richard HughesPolitical Blogger In the last British Columbia election about half of the eligible voters did not bother to vote. Russell Brand was not among them, but understands the thoughts…
‘Conservative activist’ seeks Brent Rathgeber’s Edmonton-St. Albert Parliamentary seat
Michael Cooper, left, celebrates after a fashion the May 2, 2011, federal election victory of Edmonton-St. Albert MP Brent Rathgeber, as Mr. Rathgeber celebrates it in a more traditional and…
Hansard, February 13, 2013
Hon. Thomas Mulcair (Leader of the Opposition, NDP): “Mr. Speaker, in the Senate, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Senator Pamela Wallin claimed more than $300,000…
Toronto’s Wards By Population Density
These are Toronto's current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
Toronto’s Wards By Population Density
These are Toronto’s current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
Toronto’s Wards By Population Density
These are Toronto's current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
Toronto’s Wards By Population Density
These are Toronto’s current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
NDP fundraising grows, PC, Wildrose, Liberal drop in summer months
TweetSummer doldrums and municipal elections tapping fundraising dollars across the province led Alberta’s provincial political parties to claim less in contributions in the most recent Elections Alberta disclosures. In fact,…
Tom Mulcair and the Pounding of Stephen Harper
Whatever progressive party you support you have to enjoy the sight of Tom Mulcair going after Stephen Harper in the House of Commons. Because he has been relentless. Grilling Stephen…
Montreal Needs Projet Montreal
Saw this article earlier and it just brought up a whole slew of issues as to the wrong directions Montreal has been going in for a few generations. There you…
Anarchism, capitalism, democracy and common sense
I am not inclined toward market anarchy, or anarchist capitalism, as I see it as being both non-viable, since capitalism without restraints invariably breeds monopoly capitalism, which is no longer…
The Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs
submitted the following document to the provincial budget consultation: 13oct-facc-budget-2014-submission.pdf
Citizen-driven plan for copyright
Highlight Image: Highlight Caption: Help shape our Citizen-Driven plan for 21st century copyright Highlight Link: https://openmedia.org/crowdsource
Stephen Harper Can Clear the Air, But He Won’t.
Stephen Harper is never shy about using his powers as prime minister so when he doesn’t use those powers it’s safe to assume there’s something he doesn’t want done. For…
Crowdsourcing tool launched to create positive plan for a Fair Digital Future amid censorship proposals
citizen-drive-eblast-210×100.png Coordinated by OpenMedia, new citizen-fuelled vision will challenge outdated top-down approach to developing copyright policies October 25, 2013 – Global citizens and innovators are working together to shape a…
Making an Impact
I’ve made an impact this election. This municipal election I helped some 50,000 Calgarians make up their mind on who to vote for. Over the election more 46,533 pairs of…
Friends Don’t Let Friends Eat Farmed Salmon-Video
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger It is at this time of year that we celebrate wild salmon returning to spawn in our creeks and streams and are reminded of the crucial connection…
Mike Duffy says Harper told him to repay fraudulent Senate expenses
In this speech, delivered to the Senate on Tuesday, Sen. Duffy says PM Harper told him to repay the $90 000 he fraudulently claimed from the Red Chamber. The post…
Default set aside without consideration of merits
As a general rule, one of the factors to be considered in setting aside a default is the merit of the claim, appeal, application etc against which default is made.…