John Tory takes lead in new Nanos poll on Toronto’s mayoral race
Well, things are getting interesting. Just two days after I decided to ignore most public opinion polls except for Nanos Research polls, that very company has come out with a…
July 2014
Changing Winds. . . .
I have said for quite a while now that, unless something drastic happens between now and next October, I believe that the Liberal Party will form the next government. Events…
‘Alarming’ New Study Finds Contaminants in Animals Downstream of Oilsands
A health study released today by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation and the Mikisew Cree, in collaboration with researchers from the University of Manitoba, is the first of its kind…
Industry Data Show Oil-By-Rail in North America at Record Levels
On July 3, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) released June 2014 data showing oil-by-rail and petroleum products at-large are moving at record levels throughout North America. The release of…
A Survivor’s Totem Pole to symbolize resistance, persistence, and inclusion in Vancouver
Reposted from georgia straight This year, most of us engaged in the typical Canada Day celebrations, which included parades, fireworks, and the live entertainment that was peppered across the city.
The Athabaska Oil Sands: Enough to make you sick. Real sick.
I don’t normally reprint news releases. This time I will make an exception. At the end of the news release are two videos I recorded earlier this year that speak…
Ottawa completes $400,000 Asian carp science lab
A $400,000 ASIAN CARP science lab was opened by Public Works Minister Diane Finley Monday as part of $17.5 million committed by Ottawa to fight the spread of this aquatic…
From My Quotes Cupboard: The German Juggernaut in search of a Hedgehog
About Jose Maria Aznar, Prime Minister of Spain, at the Amsterdam Treaty negotiation in May 1997: But not with Aznar. They waited until everyone had settled into their roles at…
Tar sands pollutants contaminate traditional First Nations’ foods: Report
A new study confirms that pollutants from the Alberta tar sands contaminate traditional First Nations’ foods. The post Tar sands pollutants contaminate traditional First Nations’ foods: Report appeared first on…
Impact of Fur Trade in U.S.
The fur trade in Canada is often said to have been less malign than in the US, and it was, but that doesn’t say much given the extraordinary disruption it…
I’m running for LPC(O) vice-president communications
I am excited to announce I have decided to seek the position of vice-president, communications of the Liberal Party of Canada (Ontario). There is tremendous opportunity for our party to…
A Call to Think Bigger About Transit
The way we get around in North America is changing from a work-home orientation to a node based network with multiple destinations. At first cars were used to fulfil this…
UPDATED: From The Mound Of Sound: A Basis For Optimism
The Mound writes: Hi Lorne. I spotted this article in the ‘comments’ section of The Guardian. It’s been a while since I heard anything this encouraging on the climate change…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Monday, July 7, 2014
Your news links for today: Ottawa to auction prime spectrum to small wireless carriers – The Globe and Mail Harper Government to Release More Valuable Spectrum to Strengthen Competition in…
Monday Morning Links
Assorted content to start your week. – Stephen Hwang and Kwame McKenzie discuss the connection between affordable housing and public health and wellness: In 2009, researchers followed 1,200 people in…
Film History 2035E: Yer Whippin’ It, Pilgrim: Critical Analysis of Devonic Headgear in Classic Hollywood Westerns
2 baffling lecture hours and a 1-hour tutorial in which your TA will try to make sense of it all This course will examine, through critical analysis of the films…
Your Monday Morning Smile
An editorial cartoonist captures a Heritage Moment nicely: Recommend this Post