More on Toronto
I created a Toronto “Electomatic” – though warning, it’s of limited use since the mayor’s race is a city-wide winner-take-all and the individual ward results do not matter. What is…
September 2014
Can We TRUST The RCMP’s Warning On Threats To The Oil Industry?
Environmental extremism a rising threat to energy sector, RCMP warns! September 14, 2014 RCMP bombed oil site in ‘dirty tricks’ campaign Jan 30, 1999
What’s the Status of the PC’s 2012 Mandate
So, you’re a former capital region mayor, who was popular as mayor, has good progressive credentials and now finds themselves on the inside of provincial government. You might be looking…
Let’s dream a bigger dream, Yes People
I like the Yes People. Who wouldn’t? They’ve got a fantastically daring vision, and they’re unafraid to upset the status quo in favour of creating a society that’s more just.…
Stephen Harper and the Start of the Next Election Campaign
Well there he was yesterday, kicking off the new session of Parliament, not in the House of Commons, but at the Ottawa Convention Centre.Strutting across a stage in front of…
The Ins and Outs of Newfoundland Politics #nlpoli
Ralph Champneys Williams was a career British public servant who came to Newfoundland as the Governor at the tail end of one of the greatest periods of political turmoil in…
#bced in my twitterverse
On @globalnews Sandy @Garossino suggested readings of J.Griffin's judgement with findings of bad faith. Start here: http://t.co/Xmw8LmiNYZ — Norm Farrell (@Norm_Farrell) September 10, 2014 "Democracy has to be born anew…
David Cameron and Scotland’s Butterfly Rebellion
Well there he was today, David Cameron, the leader of Britain's savage Con regime.The Prime Minister who has inflicted the most pain on the British people since the bestial Margaret…
The real news gets ignored – REPLAY
I wrote the following article 3½ years ago. It demonstrates how little has changed. On the day George Abbott became the first Education Minister to speak at a convention of…
Pennsylvania Plant Agrees to Stop Dumping Partially-Treated Fracking Wastewater in River After Lengthy Lawsuit
A Pennsylvania wastewater treatment plant alleged to have dumped toxic and radioactive materials into the Allegheny River has agreed to construct a new treatment facility, under a settlement announced Thursday…
Strap on your seat belts? Jim Prentice’s cabinet is more like a drive down memory lane
Jim Prentice prepares to be sworn in yesterday. Below: Health Minister Stephen Mandel and social media gadfly Olav Rokne. Things were going to change in Alberta so much once his…
Paul Fromm’s Exercise in Futility
We were actually planning on taking much of the month off. The lead writer has a hankering to learn the harpsichord and freed up much of her schedule to do…
Jim Prentice appoints another Pipeline Focused Cabinet
TweetAs he prepared to be sworn-in as the 16th Premier of Alberta at Government House today, Jim Prentice aimed to project the image of a leader who is in command…
Joni Mitchell in concert 1970
http://www.openculture.com/2014/09/young-joni-mitchell-performs-a-hit-filled-concert-in-london-1970.html Filed under: art
AlphaBeatic: The great data gouge
If you go over your data limit, Big Telecom makes you pay to top up. But if you don’t use all of your data in a month, that surplus expires…
Stephen Harper’s Insane and Treasonous FIPA Deal
I've already written what I think about Stephen Harper's sellout trade deal with China.I've called it the worst deal this country has ever signed. An act of treachery if ever…
Today I Voted For My Autistic Son’s Future; Today I Voted NDP
Conor 18 1/2 with severe autism disorder, profound developmental delay, seizures, sensory issues and self aggressive behavior. Few, if any group home staff would be able or inclined to provide…
In Tuesday’s Sun: Scotland divided, plus bonus 007 reference
Scotland, heed the wise words of the guy who bites the heads off chickens. You know, Alice Cooper. According to urban legend, the rock star once bit the head off…