This is a guest post by Anna Simonton published with permission from Oil Change International The dirt roads of Penwell, Texas, criss cross overgrown lots littered with the detritus of…
When will Canadians stop believing the ‘mantra’ the Conservatives are better managers of the economy, crime and foreign relations? They’ve never been successful with any of the above, but why…
There is plenty of stuff like this lying around. And it’s why I broke with the guy: he enthusiastically supported – for years, without qualification – the very thing he…
Margaret Wente recently wrote about a teacher, Lynden Dorval, who was fired for giving students zeros when they didn’t complete assignments. Fellow teachers argued his case: “They told the tribunal…
Tom Marshall got lots of coverage for his little ego-stroking farewell in the tradition of his ego-stroked predecessors. The media advisory billed it as a thank-you to public servants and…
I reproduce the following story without comment, except to state the obvious. It is a testament to the courage and integrity of those described therein, who will likely face all…
R v DeJeage: 2014 NUCJ 21 (i). The Defendant's motivation to lie In arriving at a decision on the credibility and reliability of the evidence of the Defendant, the Crown…
He waited until late Friday afternoon to announce that the Cons had ratified their controversial trade deal with China. Hoping that most people wouldn't notice. Ottawa confirms it has ratified…
It is hard to believe all the mealy-mouthed concern about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s health. Under their breath many of these hypocrites are saying: “Look’s good on you fatso!’ But…
It is clear that BC Liberal strategy is to reward insiders and elites. That’s been shown in countless ways, particularly since Christy Clark took office as Premier in 2011. Shortly…
It was the PMO's Picture of the Week. Stephen Harper receiving a report on the situation in Ukraine from the brutish former Premier of Ontario Mike Harris.In his never-ending pursuit…
Very short update about where the polls might go. First, I want to get this out of the way; John Tory is for all intents and purposes, the big L…
Bissen – Exhale (Sean Tyas Remix)
Here is a fun fact that most people don’t know, but I do (because I asked). The NB PC Party used to claim 300,000 members. No, I didn’t add an…
With a record number of candidates seeking positions on our municipal Council, it’s going to be very difficult for voters to find out information regarding whom to cast their ballots…
The last week has been remarkable. Our small team here at OpenMedia have been working flat out to amplify your voices against Big Telecom’s Internet slow lane plan. Over 150,000…
The scandal-plagued mayor dropped his bid for a second term at the helm of Canada’s largest city after being hospitalized with an abdominal tumor on Wednesday. The post Rob Ford…
by Cynthia Khoo, OpenMedia Communications and Community Engagement Volunteer In joining the global movement against mass surveillance, Canadians face many challenges in terms of getting their own house in order.…
We did it again, folks! So many people are speaking out against Internet slow lanes that we crashed the FCC’s comment system! Monday is crucial – the final deadline to…
This week has been incredible – and we’re not done yet! Over 5 million are now speaking up against Internet slow lanes. Thanks to everyone who’s pitched in – it’s…
