Cowichan Local Elections November 15th–Choose Wisely–Heaven sort Hell
Heavenly Election While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St.…
2014
Fire Your Boss?!
If you are interested in: social and economic justice equality and less income inequality workplace democracy and autonomy work-life balance improving the world because you are young and you have…
Poloz advocates "adult children" take "unpaid work" and "wait for the recovery to take hold"
Having trouble finding a job, especially one that can pay for the exorbitant and ever-increasing cost-of-living in Canada? Well Stephen Poloz has some advice for you: simply take some unpaid…
Meet DeSmogUK’s New Deputy Editor
We’re pleased to announce that DeSmog UK has appointed Kyla Mandel as Deputy Editor. With in-depth reporting experience on topics including sustainable timber and fracking, Kyla will bring an analytical…
Go-to Websites for Legal Assistants and Law Clerks
For anyone starting out in their career as a legal assistant or law clerk, especially at a small to mid-sized firm, setting up internet bookmarks can be a lifesaver. Here…
Witnesses credibility and inconsistency
R. v. A.M., 2014 ONCA 769: First, every witness, irrespective of age, is an individual whose credibility and evidence should be assessed according to criteria appropriate to his or her…
Reviewing a civil jury verdict
Stilwell v. World Kitchen Inc., 2014 ONCA 770: First, the standard of review of civil jury verdicts is exceptionally high. A civil jury’s verdict should be set aside only where…
North Vancouver Teachers Weren’t Informed And Aren’t Impressed By New Partnership With Chevron
From now until November 30, if parents and teachers want to support Lower Mainland schools, all they need to do is fuel up at Chevron gas stations within their district.…
North Vancouver Teachers Weren’t Informed And Aren’t Impressed By New Partnership With Chevron
From now until November 30, if parents and teachers want to support lower mainland schools, all they need to do is fuel up at Chevron gas stations within their district.…
Nov. 4: I didn’t think they’d publish it.
When the UN published its report on climate change, it said that a) it is almost entirely man-made b)it’s largely a result of the burning of fossil fuels c) if…
Is America Still Going to Pot?
We’ll know by the end of the day. Initiatives to legalize pot are on the ballot today in Alaska, Oregon and Washington D.C. that could see those jurisdictions join the…
Experts reviewing how to fix the damage to Parliament
With apologies to Kathryn May of the Ottawa Citizen Bullet d Damage scarring the halls of Parliament’s Centre Block after the gunfight government that killed Michael Zehaf-Bibeau responsible government is…
Defeating the enemy from the sky
Filed under: Cartoons (Single Panel), Making fun of Conservatives, Making fun of Harper
A Broken Model Of Capitalism: The Latest Poster Child
Despite being on track to meet its 2014 financial objectives, Scotiabank, with a total $5.57 billion of net profit in the first three quarters of 2014, has announced it is…
"Coal Is The Future" – Tony Abbott
Australia’s prime ministerial windbag, Tony Abbott, leaves no doubt about where he stands on climate change – it’s “crap.” Since coming to power, the now seriously unpopular Abbott has wasted…
Auditor General’s Report: B.C. Oil and Gas Industry Handed $1.25B in Incentives Since 2009
According to British Columbia’s auditor general, the province has handed out $1.25 billion in financial incentives to the oil and gas sector since 2009 to encourage production. Auditor General Carol…
Auditor General’s Report: B.C. Oil and Gas Industry Handed $1.25B in Incentives Since 2009
According to British Columbia’s auditor general, the province has handed out $1.25 billion in financial incentives to the oil and gas sector since 2009 to encourage production. Auditor General Carol…
Shell Sponsors London Climate Change Conference
Senior officials from business, government, NGOs and academic institutions gathered in London this week for policy institute, the Chatham House’s annual conference on climate change. The conference, held on 3-4…