September 2014
A motion for non-suit may be denied where plaintiff self-represented even if it would be allowed were counsel acting
Luhowy v Government of Nunavut, 2013 NUCJ 21 While self-represented litigants are expected to inform themselves of the Rules, the Court cannot in good conscience hold such parties to the…
The Canadian Rodney Dangerfield
http://businessmanagementcoursesuk.com/ Last week was not a good week for Stephen Harper. Certainly, Paul Calandra’s performance in the House did not cover his boss in glory. But, Michael Harris writes, Stephen…
Iranian Drone Can Help Lifeguards
An Iranian company has built a drone that can help lifeguards save lives. The drone can carry flotation devices to weak swimmers faster than a lifeguard can. It’s a good…
The reasons I really like John Tory and may still vote for him…
I have always liked John Tory and, as the polls show him as the best candidate to beat Doug Ford, I hope he does. If this new poll out today…
A Possible Soution To Health Canada’s Willful Impotence
Yesterday I wrote about the fact that Health Canada has ‘convinced’ (not ordered) Apotex to stop importing drugs from one of its suspect plants in Bangalore, India. The agency’s (and…
For-profit LTC beds attract fewer applicants than not-for-profit beds
Government data suggests for-profit long-term care beds are less desired by the public than not-for-profit beds. There are long wait lists for a beds in long-term care (LTC) facilities. (This…
Barrie’s Brown hedges his bets.
While we have been known to refer to Barrie MP Patrick Brown as ‘that nebbish,’ his latest political ploy is the height of hypocrisy. He has good reason to worry…
keith olbermann: derek jeter is not god. (a must-see!)
Dog, I am a glad this baseball season is over. And not only because the Red Sox finished in last place.
An apology to Justin Trudeau
I’m not a Sun News employee. I just go over there to fight with their conservative employees, on-air. So I can’t tell you if this Citizen report is true: On…
Climate? What Climate?
Chancellor George Osborne says Conservatives are a party of the future, but will rely on 19th century fuels to power the economy—and presents no plan to deal with climate change…
Why do lit-ah-rary types look down on SF
So what is it about science fiction that causes “literary” types to look down upon it? Like any genre, SF has its bad and good. No scratch that, like any…
Stephen Harper and the Umbrella Revolution
It's an amazing sight, and an incredibly inspiring one. Tens of thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators defying the authorities in Hong Kong. Hong Kong democracy protesters defied volleys of tear gas…
All our yesterdays #nlpoli
Someone in Paul Davis’ campaign has a quirky sense of humour. They picked Bill Clinton’s 1992 election theme music for Davis to use as his walk-in music during the convention. …
Time for Tories to place a bet: Jim Prentice reaches a crucial moment in a high-stakes game
Prentice… James Prentice… Alberta’s premier eyes the opposition as the time grows near to decide whether to hold ’em, fold ’em, or just run. No way he can walk away…
The Day Thatcher Met Hayek – and How this Led to Privatisation
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher meets free market economist Friedrich von Hayek at IEA. She appoints Lord Lawson and they direct privatisation of British energy interests. Thatcher arrived at the humble…
David "Go Green" Cameron’s Top Donors Financing Climate Denial
David Cameron faces a major party rebellion over climate change, with Conservative funders giving money to climate denialists and calling for a party rethink on its policy of cutting greenhouse…
Did Brian Mulroney Order the Humiliation of Ezra Levant?
Yes, according to Robert Fife: Brian Mulroney called Liberals to say Sun Media will apologize tomorrow for offensive rant by @ezralevant vs @JustinTrudeau. #cdnpoli— Robert Fife (@RobertFife) September 28, 2014…
How Is Paulie’s Campaign Going? Also, A Contest With Real Cash Prize
In one month, Paulie will go down in flames (again) after another election. Then again, winning the election isn't really why Paulie is running: Yes, yes, we are indeed a…