Started Enjoying Our New Community Mail Box Last Week
I know as a progressive I am supposed to oppose the transition to community mailboxes (CMBs) for all urban and suburban residents but logic prevents me from doing so. Indeed…
October 2014
The Day Is Coming Soon
Made it here.
Climate victims and the demand for climate compensation
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Even if you don’t agree that liability for climate damages is imminent (and for many it is a novel concept), we know beyond a reasonable doubt…
The Reluctant Revolution
For most of my life, the first sixty years of it, I could not imagine the idea of Canada in revolt. That has changed over the past three or four…
A Response To Russell Brand
Yesterday, I posted a video of Russell Brand excoriating the absence of any real choice when it comes to the vision offered by various political parties. His argument is that…
Call on Zara to let workers unionize and negotiate collectively
Here is the latest from LabourStart, an organization that runs campaigns to advocate for workers' rights worldwide. There latest campaign is against Inditex, the parent company of Zara. Read below…
Call on Zara to let workers unionize and negotiate collectively
Here is the latest from LabourStart, an organization that runs campaigns to advocate for workers’ rights worldwide. There latest campaign is against Inditex, the parent company of Zara. Read below…
Call on Zara to let workers unionize and negotiate collectively
Here is the latest from LabourStart, an organization that runs campaigns to advocate for workers' rights worldwide. There latest campaign is against Inditex, the parent company of Zara. Read below…
Call on Zara to let workers unionize and negotiate collectively
Here is the latest from LabourStart, an organization that runs campaigns to advocate for workers’ rights worldwide. There latest campaign is against Inditex, the parent company of Zara. Read below…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Your news links for today: Statement of the Privacy and Information Commissioners of Canada on National Security and Law Enforcement Measures – priv.gc.ca ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorist Acts Will Be Used…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Sarah Lazare reports on UNICEF’s research showing an appalling increase in child poverty in many of the world’s richest countries: “Many affluent countries…
Interview with Cathy MacLellan, Liberal Nomination Contestant for Waterloo
One of the advantages of going to a LPC(O) Conference is you sometimes unexpectedly meet candidates or nomination contestants. That was the case this past weekend in London when through…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Wednesday, October 29, 2014: Marriage between an uncle and his half-niece is legal, New York’s top court rules…
Using Turntablism to Address Climate Change
Climate change id the biggest issue facing humanity today and it’s no surprise to see artists express this through art. In Calgary this month there’s an exhibit by John Folsom…
Dr. V. Shiva at the #UofR #EarthDemocracy
Dr. Shiva gave an interesting talk about how system we’ve built are being used to manipulate individuals in societies all around the world into valuing money over life. #earthdemocracy #yqr…
A Word to The Wise
Given our current sensitivity to alleged domestic terrorism, it might be wise to avoid this kind of freedom of expression on your next flight: Recommend this Post
The marching music of M’sieur Mulcair.
Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party Thomas Mulcair faces a fascinating challenge in the coming year. He is attempting to choose the right march music for his election band to…
Stephen Harper, Canada’s Son, and the Forgotten Soldier
There couldn't have been a more impressive and moving tribute. Thousands of people lining the streets of downtown Hamilton, to pay their final respects to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. There couldn't…
Climate Change Already Dramatically Altering North American Bird Migration
Over the past two decades, the resident communities of birds that attend eastern North America’s backyard bird feeders in winter have quietly been remade, most likely as a result of…
The Hearing Clinic v. 866073, 2014 ONSC 5831
“Sincerely believed memories that are innocently incorrect become more problematic for the court than do intentional lies.”