Selling what you don’t understand.
Only a banker could dream up this one. Former TD Bank head Ed Clark insists on the Ontario government selling electricity distribution to private sector people who could then make…
2014
Political 2014 in review
Sun News has asked me and Lala what we think are the best, worst, etc. political moments in 2014. The quickie list below ris my first stab at it. What’s…
If you’ve never been hated by your child, you’ve never been a parent
So sayeth the great Bette Davis. A music biz friend tells me he’s happy because only one of kids isn’t talking to him this Christmas; a law school friend tells…
David Cameron: ‘People Are Fed Up With Wind Farms But Fracking Should Get Going’
People are “fed up with so many wind farms being built”, Prime Minister David Cameron told the House of Commons Liaison Committee yesterday, saying “enough is enough”. The prime minister…
Certainty of Site C cost overrun is 86%
BC’s Minister of Energy said in mid October that the $7.9 billion budget for Site C had been examined by top international experts and was assuredly “reliable.” Two months later,…
Albertonia Report: The Wild Hog Party Goes Down Squealing
It could only happen in Alberta, the land of cowboy Steve and not so Big Oil, Canada's Banana Republic.Where the leader of the opposition, after attacking the Con government for…
Worry more about next year #nlpoli
Provincial revenue from oil will be $791 million less than forecast in the spring budget, according to the provincial budget update. A few other expenses are less than forecast and…
Hatched in secret, today’s expected mass Wildrose defection to PC benches, brings party to a pathetic end
The captain of the RMS Wildrose and her officers slip quietly away from their sinking ship in the darkness. Actual Wildrose leaders may not appear exactly as illustrated. Below: Wildrose…
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I’ve had a number of requests for copies of this article by people wishing to share the information. Readers can download a copy from SCRIBD. Sorry poor people
The Last Dalai Lama?
I don’t get it. The Dalai Lama thinks this might be a good time to abolish – the Dalai Lama. In a wide-ranging interview, the 79-year-old Dalai Lama conceded that…
On managerial lapses
Shorter Tony Clement: I believe there’s an art to managing public money. And that’s why I see no problem whatsoever with budgets which are works of fiction.
WildRump to remain opposition (for now)
7 Wildrose MLAs are crossing the floor, including the leader, leaving WildRump as the official opposition for the time being. I’ve decided to respond to this by making a map…
BC’s Site C Dam – Another stack in the LNG house of cards
The BC government announced today that they were going ahead with an $8.8 billion commitment to build BC's largest dam - "Site C". A few (even on the left) believe…
BC’s Site C Dam – Another stack in the LNG house of cards
The BC government announced today that they were going ahead with an $8.8 billion commitment to build BC’s largest dam – “Site C”. A few (even on the left) believe…
BC’s Site C Dam – Another stack in the LNG house of cards
The BC government announced today that they were going ahead with an $8.8 billion commitment to build BC's largest dam - "Site C". A few (even on the left) believe…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Cats with mats.
The Further Insane Adventures of Peter Dumbo Mackay
Once upon a time I thought that Peter MacKay was a fairly harmless Con buffoon, of limited intelligence, masquerading as a minister.The happy idiot who was easily conned into selling…
Breaking News
Wow! Seven Wildrose MLAs are planning to cross to Alberta’s governing Progressive Conservative party, CBC news has learned. Two party sources said the seven are: party leader Danielle Smith, House…
BC’s Site C Dam – Another stack in the LNG house of cards
The BC government announced today that they were going ahead with an $8.8 billion commitment to build BC’s largest dam – “Site C”. Critics of the project consist of most…