Economic integration and FTAs in Asian Asian economies in the past three decades have experienced a market-driven economic integration, characterized by a dramatic surge in bilateral investment treaties, foreign direct…
It begins by construing Russia as a threat. No need to specify what sort of a threat or even who it threatens. It’s enough that we accept it as a…
According to the Pentagon, Ottawa has sent signals indicating Canada will take delivery of its first F-35, light nuclear attack bombers, in 2016 or 2017. The Harper government, true to…
Come to The Island Savings Centre on Sunday, November 9th at 2:00 to hear a debate between John Lefebure, Damir Wallener and John Koury, North Cowichan Mayoral Candidates. The debate…
Snow is flying in the Jumbo Valley, covering both the rapidly constructed foundations of a ski lift and day lodge and the campsite where, throughout the summer, opponents have monitored…
Millions of people have spoken out against the Internet slow lane. But don’t expect a little thing like that to stop Big Telecom’s plan. Find out what you can do…
BC Ferries fare hikes may go ahead if Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay changes can’t, warns CEO Service cuts, fare increases — or larger subsidies: BC Ferries says options limited going forward CBC…
Satire inspired by theses headlines: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/rob-anders-considering-his-own-conservative-think-tank-1.2826810http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/rob-anders-accused-of-sleeping-through-veterans-meeting-1.1160744
Your news links for today: CRTC bans 30-day notice for cancelling TV, phone, internet – CBC Showtime to offer cable-free, online streaming in 2015 – Liliputing 7 Colorado communities just…
As far as the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC, is concerned the future looks rosy. In its latest outlook report, OPEC foresees $177 per barrel oil prices by 2040…
Satire inspired by theses headlines: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/rob-anders-considering-his-own-conservative-think-tank-1.2826810 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/rob-anders-accused-of-sleeping-through-veterans-meeting-1.1160744
In 2014 in Canada, we have had several incidents involving people attacking various institutions and symbols of government. Consider the following list: January: “GG” Plans an attack on a Veteran’s…
Better late than never, I suppose. Quote: “Despite his inflammatory word choice (“classist” would have been more accurate), many Torontonians realized Kinsella had a valid point. Tory later amended his…
We live in an era in which we’re dominated by neoliberalism. Corporate power has merged with political power and you’re on the outside babbling about your democratic rights and freedoms…
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, November 7, 2014: Canada’s new prostitution law receives Royal Assent; BC sex workers say revamped law is…
http://www.psaonline.org/ George Shultz is a Republican with a PhD in economics form MIT and a long record of public service. Jeffrey Simpson writes: Mr. Shultz will turn 94 next month,…
Chris Faulkner, the founder and CEO of the Texas-based Breitling Energy Corporation (BECC)warned against the ‘dangers’ of opposing fracking in the UK at an Npower-funded industry event held in London…
Assorted content to end your week. – Jessica McCormick and Jerry Dias respond to Stephen Poloz’ view that young workers should be happy to work for free, and note that…
Back when sex education was first taught in Ontario schools there was always a lot of giggling and barely suppressed laughter from the back of the room. The kids up…
Were he perceived throughout the country as the legendary Canadian he is in his own mind, I’m sure that former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna would be lauded far and…
