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.”
2014
How Industry First Went to War With Climate Science
Scientists had well understood for many decades that adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere could raise global temperatures and cause climate change. But when politicians finally took notice, and the…
The October 2014 NTV/MQO Poll Numbers #nlpoli
NTV commissioned NTV to poll opinion about the provincial Conservatives a month after Paul Davis took over as Premier. The party choice numbers are simple enough: Liberals at 37, Conservatives…
How the Corporate Media Misleads Us, Intentionally
So, here’s Forbes magazine telling us that the majority of scientists are skeptical about global warming. Hmmm. Well that’s news, for sure. Except it’s a lie. As a phrase, I’d…
Canadian Corporations Spent Over $15M Lobbying U.S. Government in 2014, Report
As the mid-term elections in the United States continue to heat up, a new report released Wednesday shows that Canadian corporations have registered at least $15.3 million USD in spending…
Canadian Corporations Spent Over $15M Lobbying U.S. Government in 2014, Report
As the mid-term elections in the United States continue to heat up, a new report released Wednesday shows that Canadian corporations have registered at least $15.3 million USD in spending…
Substitution of conviction for acquittal
R. v. Riesberry, 2014 ONCA 744: Where this court allows a Crown appeal from an acquittal entered by a judge sitting alone, s. 686(4) of the Criminal Code authorizes this…
Stephen Harper and the Monstrous Planet Burners
He would have us believe that terrorism is a greater threat than climate change. But with every day that passes the burning planet proves Stephen Harper wrong.For imagine what might…
How Bill Gates and Peabody Energy Share Vision For Coal Powered Future Through Views of Bjorn Lomborg
No doubt a few eyebrows were raised and possibly some palms smashed against faces earlier this year when the richest person on the planet came out in qualified support of…
Harper cancels China trip
Filed under: Cartoons (Single Panel), Making fun of Harper
Top 10 Door Knocking Stories
As you know Ms Soapbox tossed her hat in the ring in the Calgary Elbow by-election. On October 27, 2014 the residents of Calgary Elbow tossed it back. Nevertheless, she…
Recession Has Increased Child Poverty, Unicef Report Says
The statistics are dire: The eight years since things went belly-up in 2008 have been terrible on children in many, many countries. But it’s clear that many people are going…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Helpful cats.
Sun Country Highway in Regina
I rode around in an Electric Vehicle (EV) today in Regina, and saw a (currently) still rare Tesla Model S in the city right now. Pick up some excellent EV…
Alberta by-elections 2014
So the votes are in for the four Alberta provincial by-elections and the winners are, surprise, surprise, the Progressive Conservatives. This can only be seen as a big win for…
Russell Brand’s Latest
This one is for my friend The Mound of Sound who, I think, would agree with the sentiments expressed. One thing you can say about Russell Brand – whether or…
Oct. 28; Memories of the First Afghan War ; 1842
The Irving press has pretty stinking papers But only part of it is by design. The rest is just natural incompetence and ignorance. For stinkers by deliberate and intelligent design,…
REVISITED: 7 THINGS TO WATCH IN ALBERTA BYELECTIONS
Last week, I wrote about the 7 things to watch in the four October 27th by-elections and now that the results are in, I thought I would revisit the questions.…
As Canadians, We Should All Be Deeply Ashamed Of Our government
This report, which places Canada dead last among industrialized nations in a new climate change performance index, should make us all deeply ashamed. “Canada still shows no intention on moving…