One Anglo-Quebecer’s take on the language debate
The anglophone community has deep roots in Quebec, I however do not. I moved to Quebec back in October of 2011, so that's less than two years that I have…
2013
One Anglo-Quebecer’s take on the language debate
The anglophone community has deep roots in Quebec, I however do not. I moved to Quebec back in October of 2011, so that’s less than two years that I have…
Furthering education and reform
In his State of the Union address for 2013, President Barack Obama had several big themes, my favourite of which being education reform, focused at the high school level. In…
The Apocalyptic Destruction of The Harper Cons
Damn. As much as I hate doing it, I'm going to have to give Boss Harper some credit eh?The final collapse of his Con regime is turning out to be…
Day 5: The other Nicaragua
The lobster fisherman of Puerto Carvaza don’t take boats out and cast traps in into the sea. Instead they take groups of men out in boats to dive into the…
Friday night
Too short but nice Deadmau5 doing a little Valentine thing this week. Very cool. Deadmau5 is in looooove. That’s his fiance singing. Have a good night! What’s left of it.
The Sensible Path: Abolish the Senate
Calls for reform represent a stealth effort to foist a radical new form of government on an unsuspecting Canadian public. Aside from the cost (about $90 million per year) and…
HISTORY: #ForwardOnClimate Rally in Washington, D.C., Feb. 17
What: The largest Climate RALLY in U.S. history. When: February 17, 2013, Noon – 4:00 p.m. (please arrive by 11:30 a.m.) Where: The National Mall in Washington, D.C. Who: Organizations…
Yes – Let’s Talk
Though dismissed by some as a cynical marketing ploy, Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign not only succeeded in raising $4.8 million for mental health initiatives, but also provided a forum for…
5638…RCMP Are A Clever Lot
They have figured out how to snow board for free. The Canadian Drug Policy Coalition reveals through its website at drugpolicy.ca that the Queen’s Cowboys are fighting reefer madness on…
Canada Gets New Flag – February 15th, 1965
Here’s your political history lesson for the day: “From the Tory benches the prime minister (Pearson) was greeted by jeers and hoots and shouts of derision. ‘Vote with pride’, “All…
Talking Autism In New Brunswick With NDP Leader Dominic Cardy
Together with New Brunswick’s foremost autism expert, clinical psychologist and UNB Professor Emeritus (Psychology) Paul McDonnell, I enjoyed a visit to NB NDP headquarters on Prospect Street in Fredericton this…
Ekos Ontario Poll: 32.5% OLP, 28.5% PC, 25.6% NDP
A second Ekos poll has come out today, this time focusing on Ontario instead of British Columbia. This is Ekos’ first provincial poll for Ontario since October 2011, and the…
Musical interlude
Age of Electric – Remote Control
Harper Minister Tries to Influence Court Decisions, Resigns Instead
Events of the past week have demonstrated what the limits of responsibility are in the Harper government. Violating the ministerial code of conduct is fine — Jim Flaherty’s letter to…
Band of the Month: Hecks
Happy Friday Readers. Today’s Band of the Month is Hecks. This Toronto two-piece, sonic assault rhythm section storms in and out faster than you can hit the play button. Their…
Friday night: Solo blues
This is Gary Clark Jr. with Nextdoor Neighbour Blues. As far as I can tell it’s an original. Son House was a preacher before he was a blues musician and…
Harper’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan Unexpectedly Resigns, Says He Lobbied A Tax Court Judge
by Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive, Feb. 15, 2013: Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan resigned from Prime Minister Stephen Harper‘s cabinet Friday after admitting that he lobbied a tax…