Todd Friel “kicked out” over Todd Bentley stance?
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission During his first radio broadcast of the year on January 6, Todd Friel–host of the American theologically conservative Wretched Radio and…
January 2014
Friday night: RIP Phil Everly
Phil Everly, the younger of the two Everly Brothers, who were among the first 10 artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, passed away last…
2014 predictions always good for a giggle
I had barely finished writing my post on the failed 2013 predictions of the self-described “psychics” and “clairvoyants” who are the media darlings du jour, when the sorry lot of…
Fort McMurray MP Brian Jean resigns
TweetFort McMurray-Athabasca Conservative Member of Parliament Brian Jean announced his resignation today in a written statement to the media. Mr. Jean was first elected in 2004. He was re-elected in…
Call for Nominations: Galbraith Prize in Economics 2014
The PEF’s biannual John Kenneth Galbraith Prize in Economics will be awarded this summer for the fourth time. This is a call for nominations from PEF members in good standing.…
Justin Trudeau’s Culture Code for Canadians: Keeping it, with Fun
Dr. Clotiere Rapaille Within 18 months of so Canadians will elect a new prime minister and a new government. Of the three contenders for the top job – Stephen Harper,…
See what Industry Minister Moore has to say about your sky-high cell phone bills
Last fall, a group of over 35 leading innovators and entrepreneurs joined OpenMedia.ca in sending a letter to Industry Minister James Moore. The letter decried that we pay some of…
Shameful, Absolutely Shameful
It’s terrible, isn’t it, when people resort to stereotypes to express their political displeasure? An absolute disgrace. Unconscionable. Heh heh. H/t Occupy Canada Recommend this Post
West Virginia chemical spill closes much of capital
Freedom Industries’ Charleston plant (photo: flickr.com / flickr.com / iwasaround) by John Raby, The Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Schools and restaurants closed, grocery stores sold out of bottled water,…
2015 spectrum auction rules include welcome steps but more action required to ensure Canadians can access affordable, independent wireless options
DemandChoice_button.jpg Industry Minister James Moore’s announcement contains positive steps but will leave Canadians disappointed at insufficient support for much-needed affordable options January 10th, 2013 – Rules announced by Industry Canada…
Wind power now Spain’s top source of electricity as GHG’s plummet
Read this inspiring story from The Guardian on Spain’s dramatic increase of renewable energy and consequent 23% decline in energy-related carbon emissions. Remarkable new figures from Spain’s grid operator have…
Energy analyst: Oil-by-rail jeopardized by explosions
Exploding rail cars in last year’s Lac-Mégantic catastrophe were carrying highly flammable oil products Read this Jan. 6 column from Reuters energy analyst John Kemp on the risks posed to…
Family Law Agreements: When Independent Legal Advice is Not Enough
In the spirit of encouraging parties to settle their own affairs, courts are generally loathe to overturn domestic contracts. That being said, if a domestic contract is manifestly unfair to…
Clark rushes Woodfibre LNG approval, risking backlash
Artist’s rendering of proposed Woodfibre LNG terminal in Howe Sound, BC Read this Jan. 6 Globe and Mail story by Mark Hume on BC Premier Christy Clark’s push to get…
Former Conservative environment minister: Keystone XL a “distraction”
CIBC VP and former Conservative Environment Minister Jim Prentice (image: youtube) CALGARY – Former Conservative cabinet minister Jim Prentice is urging Canada and the United States to look beyond the…
Here’s a Compromise for Justin and Tommy Boy
It’s a given that both opposition leaders aren’t willing to risk being seen as adverse to the Athabasca Tar Sands or bitumen trafficking lest that cost them the miniscule bucket…