People in Glass Houses Should Not Throw "Boneheads"
This is a guest post by economist James P. Barrett, Ph.D. “Utterly Boneheaded.” That is how Joe Nocera, writing in The New York Times characterized James Hansen (head of NASA…
2013
Pennies and Pounds #nlpoli
In May 2011, the provincial public works department issued a call for proposals to replace the lift bridge in Placentia. In August 2011, the department scrapped the project and went…
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu under scrutiny over relationship with employee
Conservative Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu in spotlight over reports he is in romantic relationship with one of his employees on Parliament Hill. By: Joanna Smith | Published by Toronto Star on…
Could be just me…
….but Tim Hudak seems like an angry guy these days. The modus operandi of the Ontario PC leader seems to be to “attack” everyone and everything these days as a…
Chow vs. Ford and Tory
If John runs, too, it splits Ford’s vote. Enough for Chow to win.
René Magritte: Meditations on the Nether Beast From Dimension X
Many have taken this iconic painting by the Belgian surrealist to be a commentary on the treacherous nature of the image — it makes you believe one thing, while hiding…
Halifax-based rapper, Kyle McKenna, calls out Stephen Harper (VIDEO)
Inspired by Idle No More, frustrated by the continuing erosion of democracy under Conservative rule, Halifax-based rapper, Kyle McKenna, calls out Stephen Harper: What’s up Steve? We recommend: Hunger Striker…
Votes and yarbles
I’ve thought Ontario has been heading towards one all along. Now my Sun colleague Chris Blizzard is prognosticating the same thing, albeit for different reaons. Bonus: you also get to…
Budgeting Control and Resources #nlpoli
Shortly after the 2003 general election, the newly elected Conservative politicians accepted a proposal to cut down the number of health boards and education boards across the province. Save money,…
5696…The Red Square Groupo Is Back In MTL
From Jaggy Singh’s Facebook:\ Last night by the way, that is a chilly Tuesday night my friends. A warm spring will be an interesting spring. WFDS
Alberta Tar Sands Facilities Pollute Athabasca River: Ecojustice
By: EcoJustice (Press Release) | Mar 5, 2013: EDMONTON — Ecojustice, armed with research that shows how toxic oilsands emissions are contaminating the Athabasca River, has called on the federal…
Budget 2013: Petty Politics in the PCs
The Conservatives, in a grand act of pettiness, have punted the Canadian Taxpayers Federation from the budget lockup on the 7th. It is likely in response to the organization holding…
Captain Harper and the Partisan Threat
OMG. I don't know how to say this. Because I don't want to cause mass panic eh?But Stephen "Queeg" Harper is looking and sounding crazier than I've EVER seen him.At…
hugo chavez 1954-2013
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías, July 28, 1954 – March 5, 2013.From Derrick O’Keefe at Rabble: Hugo Chavez has died — undefeated. Yes, undefeated. Chavez, no matter how many times the…
Christy Clark Survives Leadership and Passes Budget
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes- Political Blogger Speculation ran wild regarding Premier Clark’s grip on her leadership and whether or not the dissidents within her caucus would scotch the budget vote today.…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Active cats.
Following Your Dreams or Living an Illusion?
Ken Robinson, Sir, you are killing me! I know you probably didn’t mean for people to interpret your words in a warped way. Nobody does. But that’s what happens when…
Did Stephen Harper Just Celebrate Venezuelan Prez Hugo Chavez’s Death?
“Now, the death of Hugo Chavez offers the promise of domestic oil market changes that could roil the energy world and place substantial opportunities at the feet of Canadian oil…
Remembering the Legacy of Hugo Chavez
I see that Hugo Chavez has lost his long battle with cancer.Venezuela’s government announced the death of President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday, ending 14 years of charismatic rule by the…