World Vision Canada position on hiring gays and lesbians
I had a terrific day today, time spent with treasured friends. Lots of laughter and fun. And I came home to read that World Vision USA had reversed a brave…
March 2014
Why Russia’s Crimea is different from America’s Iraq
Today President Obama said America's invasion of Iraq is nothing compared to Russia's annexation of Crimea. Coffin makers agree.In 2003 the United States invaded Iraq, a stable country, claiming Saddam…
Why Russia’s Crimea is different from America’s Iraq
Today President Obama said America’s invasion of Iraq is nothing compared to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Coffin makers agree. In 2003 the United States invaded Iraq, a stable country, claiming…
Why Russia’s Crimea is different from America’s Iraq
Today President Obama said America's invasion of Iraq is nothing compared to Russia's annexation of Crimea. Coffin makers agree.In 2003 the United States invaded Iraq, a stable country, claiming Saddam…
Why Russia’s Crimea is different from America’s Iraq
Today President Obama said America’s invasion of Iraq is nothing compared to Russia’s annexation of Crimea. Coffin makers agree. In 2003 the United States invaded Iraq, a stable country, claiming…
Someone doesn’t like John Tory on Vimeo
I’m a bit of a YouTube man myself. But, over on the competition, someone is being, um, somewhat critical of John. Ouch, as they say. John Tory a.k.a. Mr. Dithers…
Simply Because Thomas Loves This…
One of the joys of children is how they introduce you to new things. On this day when a winter hurricane is pounding Eastern Canada, they’re digging out after a…
Hey, Must Be the Money
So, a lot has happened. Two Premiers down, a Federal Finance Minister out, and numerous other political developments. As interesting as some of those would be to talk about, it’s…
Hey, Must Be the Money
So, a lot has happened. Two Premiers down, a Federal Finance Minister out, and numerous other political developments. As interesting as some of those would be to talk about, it's…
Hey, Must Be the Money
So, a lot has happened. Two Premiers down, a Federal Finance Minister out, and numerous other political developments. As interesting as some of those would be to talk about, it’s…
Laboratory Services Expanded in Huntsville and Bracebridge Hospitals: Point of Care Testing Fails to Meet Expectations
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has restored a regular night shift in its medical laboratories at the Huntsville and Bracebridge hospitals. This is a victory for viable community hospitals. It is…
The First T.O. Mayor’s Debate: The Definitive Analysis
I didn’t watch it; I was crawling East on the 401 the whole time, listening to a rock station out of…Hamilton…I think. They played “All Apologies” by Nirvana, and then…
Olivia won the second hour of the debate, too!
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: OLIVIA DOMINATED DEBATE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 2014 The second hour of the Toronto mayoralty debate was a lot like the first: Olivia Chow dominated! The pundits…
Rob Ford Crushes the First Toronto Mayoral Debate
Sorry, fellow progressives, but it’s true. The first debate was, somewhat mercifully, fairly policy focused with large sections devoted to debating various transit plans (such as LRT vs subways in…
Another Gem From Our National Treasure
Oh, Rick, may your voice never be silenced. Recommend this Post
PRISM: Obama Broke Hearts And Promises
Kinsella is right that Obama has broken hearts. The precise moment at which Barack Obama broke many progressive hearts, however, is just as easy to ascertain: it came in June…
Review of evidence in charge to jury
R. v. McPherson, 2014 ONCA 223: In a jury charge, except in rare cases where it would be needless to do so, the trial judge must review the substantial parts…
Striking a guilty plea
R. v. Chemama, 2014 ONCA 220: The onus rests on the appellant to show that his guilty pleas were invalid. To constitute a valid guilty plea, the plea must be…