Harperland and the Birth of the Maple Winter
When I first saw the pictures I must admit my heart started beating faster.For a moment I thought that Spring had arrived in Harperland. Finally.But it wasn't the Maple Spring…
2013
Education minister’s bluff called by apoplectic schoolteachers! Now what?
The trading pit: Is this what Alberta Education Minister Jeff Johnson sees when he thinks of the Alberta Teachers Association? Actual Alberta schoolteachers may not be exactly as illustrated. Then…
A Cautionary Tale – The Right to Die
Here’s something to think about. A few days ago I experienced, first-hand, the death of a dear friend. He had been in decline for several months. This necessitated a few…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Angled cats.
5681…Mante Te’o And Jason Kenney Commonality
Neither the erstwile Notre Dame lineback nor the Tory cabinet minister are out of the closet. Not that either are necessarily in the closet but… Mante Te’o had a fake…
I’m supporting Kerry Davis
Despite being one day too young to vote in the upcoming provincial election, I have decided to get involved. I’m looking forward to volunteering in the democratic process. I am…
Idle No More – it’s really all about love
Jo Seenie Redsky: “We’re your last resort.” Photo: Paul S. Graham If your only source of information is the mainstream news media you can be forgiven for wondering what the…
Editorial Content: The Recuse
In addition to an increased lack of time, I’ve found myself struggling a little to update the blog for a very important reason: I can no longer call myself undecided.…
Juridical reason for enrichment
Moreira v. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, 2013 ONCA 121 has a helpful analysis of when there is a juridical reason for an enrichment: In the first step, a plaintiff…
In Ottawa, An Evening with David Suzuki and Jeff Rubin: The ECO Tour
(Edited) by Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive | Jan. 26, 2013: The Eco Tour comes to Ottawa! Join award-winning geneticist and broadcaster David Suzuki and award-winning, bestselling author…
Industry Minister appears to be feeling the heat over lack of cell phone choice in Canada
Industry Minister Christian Paradis appears to be feeling the heat – he’s announcing that the government will have new wireless infrastructure rules soon. This is a good sign. Paradis has…
Canada’s tax system is in dire need of “fairness” reform: Report
By Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive | Jan. 26, 2013: A new study by two economists from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), an independent left-leaning policy research…
Just Shut Up and Do As You’re Told
If you have any illusions you’re not living in a corporatist state, any doubt, watch this film, “Obey.” Then think about how you’re going to be living in ten years…
Jimmy Carter Gives Canada Its Due
The film Argo might have won the Oscar but Jimmy Carter thinks the real prize goes to Canada, not the C.I.A. Carter described Ben Affleck’s picture as a “great drama”.…
Tim Hudak says Ontario is protecting too many endangered species?
Bit of an odd priority for a leader looking to be taken more seriously, but here we are. Hudak’s already on the record as wanting to eliminate full day kindergarten…
5680…Rocky, Oscar And The Best Nickname Ever
The Bayonne Bleeder. Chuck Wepner. He is 74 today. He and his epic 15 round fight against Muhammad Ali in 1975, a movie that the Sylvester Stallone saw on closed…
Momentum in #lpcldr
This is the last week for supporters to sign up by the March 3rd deadline. Take note and spread the word! So there is a lot of activity going on…
5679…Bullying Four Year Olds To Stop Bullying
An initative started by two grade 12’s in Scotia back in 2007 and it is happening, at the very least in Ontario and BC. Tomorrow, at some schools, is Pink…