The Pity Party, that is -Dave Foley-
I used to love Dave Foley. Kids in the Hall was one of the most epic variety shows, and Canadian to boot. Then there was News Radio that had awesome
February 2014
Rex Murphy’s Obscene and Demagogic Assault On His Critics
I see that Rex Murphy has finally responded to complaints that he is in a conflict of interest when he attacks environmentalists on the CBC, while shilling for Big Oil.And…
February 2014 Bits and Bites: Fun Times in Southern Ontario
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Especially if your name is Max Hynes. On the one hand, he is the "leader" of a small…
Will Homo sapiens evolve itself into extinction?
The notion that eventually we will create an artificial intelligence superior to our own has been around for quite a while. Now someone has boldly, perhaps foolishly, predicted a deadline.…
Biennial LPC Convention – Day 3 Impressions
A very early start to the day (7 am) when I visited the Breakfast Suite for Leanne Bourassa, one of the National Membership Secretary candidates (at the time – more…
Do We Really Need the Moon?
Without it, life on Earth probably never would have occurred. It has defended life on Earth from many meteor and asteroid strikes. It energizes life on Earth today. It may…
SFARI, Once Again, Continues Misrepresenting High Functioning Autism/Aspergers Only Research As "Autism" Research
SFARI blog article depiction of a resting “Autism” brain accompanying review of study employing only Aspergers subjects as representing “autism” for comparison with non autistic resting brains SFARI continues its…
In Sunday’s Sun: an open letter to Liberal delegates
Dear Liberal Delegates: Sorry, but I couldn’t be there with you in Montreal. Son Two has a lot of hockey, this weekend, and he comes first. So, gratis, I thought…
Police Secrecy In Hamilton, Ontario
Outside of a handful of traffic tickets, I have had almost no direct contact with police in my lifetime. Yet, in my darker moments, I have always suspected that it…
Alberta’s oil-sands are polluting groundwater
Harper government will like us to believe that Alberta’s oil-sands are safe. However, a recent study has shown that that is not the case. New federal research confirms that Alberta’s…
Proof that special day statements are pointless
A cost benefit analysis of why we must have a one year moratorium on special day statements in the house of labour.
Are We Poisoning Our Babies?
The growing onset of neurodevelopment disorders in babies such as autism and ADHD may be rooted in toxic chemicals to which infants are exposed. That’s the opinion of Philippe Grandjean,…
Who else gets up at 5 a.m. to watch hockey?
Like millions of other Canadians, I am debating what strategy to take tomorrow. Do I rise with the birds at 5 a.m. (or probably before the birds, who are sensible…
BC NDP Leadership Rules – A Cash Grab That Is Discouraging Challenger’s From Seeking Leadership Role
Just when you think that the BC NDP inner circle has run out of stupid they unveil a leadership race package that would look more at home in a big…
Andrew Leslie’s troubling views on defence policy
Andrew Leslie, former Canadian forces commander in Afghanistan, now adviser to Liberal Party chief Justin Trudeau, has been busy recently defending his $72,000 moving expense, particularly from attack by the…
Rex Murphy’s Best Friend and Staunchest Defender – Why That’d be Rex Murphy
Wherein Rex assures us all, soiled linens aside, he has not been sleeping with Big Oil and, indeed, always says what’s on his mind, unfettered though that may be by…
David Suzuki: Trading Water For Fuel is Fracking Crazy
This is a guest post by David Suzuki It would be difficult to live without oil and gas. But it would be impossible to live without water. Yet, in our…
Hungary ’56, Czechoslovakia ’68, Ukraine ’14?
Ukraine’s pro-Russian president, Viktor Yanukovych, has been sent packing. The parliament has turned on him and proclaimed him constitutionally unable to carry out his duties. It is being reported that…
Denialists Are Not Skeptics, Even When You Turn the Planet Upside Down.
Maybe the time has come when the onus of proof should shift off the shoulders of climate science and onto the shoulders of the denialist community. You say it’s all…