A Challenge: Support SWCHC
Have you made a donation to the Somerset West Community Health Centre capital campaign yet? The new branch at 30 Rosemount opens next month. This is the outcome of a…
August 2014
Live in the Now, Plan for Your Future Self
There are many things that make one happy, but what if our fundamental approach is wrong? Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert looks into other ways of thinking about happiness and the…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday, August 20, 2014: Heavy Meta: Maine Man, 19, Poses For New Mug Shot Wearing T-Shirt With Photo…
Pros and Cons
Following up on Rona Ambrose’s stout denial that the government’s planned anti-marijuana campaign has anything to do with trying to undermine Justin Trudeau, along with Canadian doctors refusing to be…
One Turn Deserves Another
http://mypolice.qld.gov.au/ The time has come, Lawrence Martin writes, for Michael Sona to name names. If he doesn’t, the Harper party will get away with what
Bala watch out, the NIMBY’s are out.
Nothing seems to arouse passions more than when somebody decides to build something in what you consider as your backyard. There are those who will sometimes carry their protests beyond…
Dear John Tory
Apparently you are getting ready to say you are deeply offended by a tweet I made yesterday. I can tell this, because your campaign staff have (a) noticed 24 hours…
Rafe Mair: Why Bill Bennett Needs to Resign
The tradition of responsibility is a concept that has in the past served our parliamentary system well. Strong emphasis on, in the past. The BC Liberals under Christy Clark are…
The Harper PMO and the Insane War on Justin Trudeau
Well you might think that Stephen Harper and his PMO gang might have better things to worry about than the Liberal leader's visit to Edmonton.Like the disastrous state of the…
Elections to come
The summer is drawing to it’s symbolic close with Labour day coming within two weeks. With that, I thought it was time to take a look at some coming elections…
Southern Ontario Skins: A Cast of Stooges Part VIII (Nail in the Coffin)
Members of the Southern Ontario "Skinheads" keep giving us gold. It's as if they can't help making fools of themselves. The latest entry in our "Stooges" series is once again…
Information Underload #nlpoli
Poor Sandy Collins. The Minister (of the Moment) of Public Engagement and a gaggle of senior public servants went to meet the access to information review committee on Tuesday. Supposed…
Julian Fantino and the Continuing Con War on Canadian Veterans
I don't think I'll ever forget the sight of Julian Fantino running away from the wife of a wounded veteran who just wanted to speak to him.And how Jenifer Migneault…
Justin Trudeau in Edmonton: dismiss this guy as a flake or a lightweight at your peril
Liberal Party of Canada Leader Justin Trudeau energized a crowd of Liberals and the curious last night in Edmonton. Below: His father, Pierre Trudeau, circa 1968; the chip off the…
No, this is not the Fringe Festival! Premier’s line on airplanes and Sky Palace descends into the theatre of the absurd
A not-so-grim Finance Minister Doug Horner (he’s not quitting!) and an unhappy Premier Dave Hancock, right, put the best face on their new rules for use of government aircraft at…
Today’s flying pigs
Flying pigs were in the news today. Justice Minister Mackay actually said that the Harper Cons are still considering tickets for pot possession and he expected us to believe it.…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Cats in motion.
The Monckton Files: Threatwatch 1 by Barry Bickmore
This is a guest post by Barry Bickmore, a long-time chronicler of the misdeeds and misdirections of Lord Christopher Monckton. One of the truly amusing facets of being a Monckton-o-phile…
Better Planning Needed to Minimize Risks to Drinking Water
Earlier this month, officials in Toledo, Ohio issued an urgent plea for residents to stop drinking the City’s water. 400,000 residents went without tap water for several days because a…