Stephen Harper: The Political Predator and the E.I. Scam
It was the PMO's Picture of the Week. Stephen Harper receiving a report on the situation in Ukraine from the brutish former Premier of Ontario Mike Harris.In his never-ending pursuit…
September 2014
Quick update on Doug and Rob Ford and Toronto
Very short update about where the polls might go. First, I want to get this out of the way; John Tory is for all intents and purposes, the big L…
Musical interlude
Bissen – Exhale (Sean Tyas Remix)
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
Here is a fun fact that most people don’t know, but I do (because I asked). The NB PC Party used to claim 300,000 members. No, I didn’t add an…
Greater Sudbury Election Notes, Part 7: Candidates & Voters, Making Connections
With a record number of candidates seeking positions on our municipal Council, it’s going to be very difficult for voters to find out information regarding whom to cast their ballots…
Stop the Slow Lane – Let’s bring this campaign to a crescendo!
The last week has been remarkable. Our small team here at OpenMedia have been working flat out to amplify your voices against Big Telecom’s Internet slow lane plan. Over 150,000…
Rob Ford statement on dropping out of Toronto mayoral race
The scandal-plagued mayor dropped his bid for a second term at the helm of Canada’s largest city after being hospitalized with an abdominal tumor on Wednesday. The post Rob Ford…
Beta Boston: FCC comment system goes down as millions speaking out against Internet slow lanes
We did it again, folks! So many people are speaking out against Internet slow lanes that we crashed the FCC’s comment system! Monday is crucial – the final deadline to…
This week has been incredible – and we’re not done yet!
This week has been incredible – and we’re not done yet! Over 5 million are now speaking up against Internet slow lanes. Thanks to everyone who’s pitched in – it’s…
David Suzuki Headlines DeSmog Canada’s Kickstarter Campaign to Clean Up Canada’s Climate and Energy Debate
DeSmog Canada is excited to announce the launch of our new crowdfunding campaign: “Let’s Clean Up Canada’s Climate and Energy Debate.” For the past 18 months, DeSmog Canada has delivered…
David Suzuki Headlines DeSmog Canada’s Kickstarter Campaign to Clean Up Canada’s Climate and Energy Debate
DeSmog Canada is excited to announce the launch of our new crowdfunding campaign: “Let’s Clean Up Canada’s Climate and Energy Debate.” For the past 18 months, DeSmog Canada has delivered…
Coal Lobbyist Jeff Holmstead Disqualified by Federal Judge in Ameren Pollution Lawsuit
Originally published on PolluterWatch Jeff Holmstead, perhaps the nation’s prime example of a revolving door lobbyist, was dismissed by a federal judge as an expert witness in a lawsuit brought…
After Caregiving: A Tribute to A Dear Friend
Today I hugged one of my oldest and dearest friends. I hugged her for a long time, because this was the day of her husband’s funeral. Kathleen Campbell Jordan married…
Borg at #UofR on Privacy
MP for north shore Montreal, Charmaine Borg, made a presentation at the UofR this morning. Great discussion on privacy at the @UofRegina for more information on privacy visit http://t.co/rocBN6vHSn #NDP…
Harper Government Ratifies Controversial Canada-China Foreign Investment Deal
The Harper Government ratified the controversial Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA) Friday after secretly signing the deal with China in Vladivostok, Russia in September 2012. The Canadian…
The Judoon Summarize Today’s Toronto Election News
A Message from the Shadow Proclamation summarizing today’s events in the Toronto Mayoral election.: RoFo no go fo mo of TO. RoFo go fo cou of TO so, MoFo no…
California Refinery Gets Green Light for Five Times As Much Bakken Crude By Rail
The Kern County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved Alon USA Energy’s plan to expand the rail terminal at its Bakersfield, CA refinery to receive five times as much crude…
So I’m officially not running for anything…
… this time around. I was, however, very tempted to run down to City Hall around noon to register as a school Board Trustee candidate in my zone; where there…
Behn, Gillis to talk fracking in Yukon as govt reviews moratorium
Caleb Behn, subject of the forthcoming film Fractured Land, will talk fracking in the Yukon (Zack Embree) The Common Sense Canadian’s Damien Gillis and First Nations resource management expert and…