Mexico: Flood devastation continues
In Acapulco the tourist-heaven has turned into a hell. Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy “In the Pacific resort of Acapulco, roads have become…
2013
Sept. 20: The "know-how" of big business in New Brunswick…
As we can read on p. 32, it does not matter that Professor Lapierre was unqualified in science for the jobs he took on. No. He wasn’t hired for his…
On questions of trust
I’ll give Deputy City Manager Brent Sjoberg credit for at least partially answering one of my long-standing questions about a privatized water treatment plant: namely, who’s going to be left…
Let The Astroturfing Begin
It seems that the astroturfing of Calgary has begun, with the Manning Centre sitting right behind it. Common Sense Calgary has been launched using funds from the Manning Centre. Started…
Review: What We Talk About When We Talk About War
I have some major disagreements with some of this book’s political premises, as well as significant reservations about its framework. But somehow, despite all of that, I think it does…
Scarborough: The first and last VP of Patient Experience
John Wright, The Scarborough Hospital’s (TSH) former CEO once proudly told staff that they were among the first in Canada to have a Vice-President of Patient Experience. While there is…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Armine Yalnizyan points out that Canada has followed the global pattern in which income growth has disproportionately been directed toward the few people…
Festival on Mount Wugongshan in China’s Jiangxi province
Thousands of people are taking part in the 2013 International Camping Festival on Mount Wugongshan in China’s Jiangxi province. The event, which began on September 14, has attracted more than…
Inflation Slump Validates Low Interest Rates
Today, Statistics Canada reported inflation of 1.1% for August, even lower than June and July. But even at this anemic level, inflation is eating up three-quarters of wage gains. The…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, September 20, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, September 20, 2013: Road rage shootout leaves two drivers dead So, It’s Your First Day as a…
Harper, The UN and Aboriginal Issues
Once again, we find The Harper Government (which, I am more and more convinced is not a Canadian government), squabbling over the UN’s initiatives to review Canada’s treatment of our…
Rob Ford working in his office
Maybe he smoked too much weed.
In the context of a purchase and sale of a business, a restrictive covenant is lawful unless it can be established on a balance of probabilities that its scope is unreasonable
Payette v. Guay inc., 2013 SCC 45 is an important commercial decision. Generally restrictive covenants (non‑competition and non‑solicitation agreements) are unenforceable unless shown reasonable. However, here the Supreme Court holds:…
A Scientist Speaks Out
By now, the plight of government scientists is reasonably well-known. Despite the Harper propaganda machine’s vehement campaign to deny the practice, more and more Canadians have become aware that the…
Ontario Tories Gather For Weekend Of Tory Turmoil!!
Have a fun party, Tim! Apparently this is the work to OLP staffers. Good job, kids.
Too Much Money Department: House in Westmount and Desmarais Marriage
Life is not easy for some people–just take a look at the unemployment rate and the growing disperity between the rich and poor–but others are doing just fine, thank you…
Should We Wait 300 Years for Clean Air in U.S. National Parks?
If you’ve been planning a visit to Yellowstone National Park, and are hoping for a perfectly clear, crisp day, you’ll have to wait awhile. Like 150 years or so. You…
Ontario politicians come together, plus who saw the problem first
Nice story, nicely done. Good on the PCs, NDP and Libs. The MPP who got this ball rolling, however, has not gotten any credit, and he deserves it. He’s Steve…
Eagle: Bird’s Eye View
Literally! Camera on a eagle.