John Tory: shameless hypocrite, in his own words
John Tory’s Toronto mayoralty campaign set a deadline for themselves. They had to be in second place by the time July 1 rolled around. They aren’t. Olivia Chow, my candidate,…
2014
On Federal Byelections
It is commonly held that Stephen Harper chose June 30 for the four recent byelections in the anticipation that turnout would be low. Even the advance polls, which were set…
Inequality Is Not Inevitable
http://www.scriptonitedaily.com Milton Friedman and his disciples worked very hard to transform economics from a social science into a natural science
Is this the “New Way” Justin Trudeau?
While it might seem a churlish comment to some, there is regrettably no honour for Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in the win in the Trinity-Spadina by-election. Running up to the…
“Exxon Hates America”
FINALLY: A TV ad that tells it like it is: EXXON HATES AMERICA (and Canada, too). The ad, from green groups Oil Change International, The Other 98% and Environmental Action,…
The CBC Cuts and the Slow Dismantling of Canada
I don't know how many Canadians realize how badly Stephen Harper has wounded the CBC.But from what I hear from a friend who works there, and who expects to be…
The Mulligan Race begins #nlpoli
By the end of the week, the provincial Conservatives will have the leadership race they deliberately avoided the last time out. That’s the one that ended with the Coleman fiasco.…
Autism Disorders and Transition To and Through School: A Small Suggestion
Conor visiting and preparing for his transition from middle school to high school by visiting the grounds of the school and seeing the Leo Hayes High School building. I have…
Could This Be the Last Canada Day in Harperland?
Well I have to admit it couldn't have been a more perfect long weekend. It finally feels like summer in The Great White North. The breeze on the lake is…
CTF bullying and misinformation: just what’s ‘wacky’ about rape prevention research?
Canadian Taxpayers Association Federal Director Gregory Thomas dressed up as a professor, with a man dressed as a pig, at a CTF news conference trashing government support for academic research.…
Corporations suing countries—how crazy is that?
Lone Pine Resources sues Canada because Quebec has imposed a moratorium on fracking. Philip Morris sues the Australian government over its tobacco plain packaging legislation. Swedish energy company Vattenfall sues…
Glenn Greenwald on why government snooping is dangerous and what we can do about it
Journalist and author Glenn Greenwald suggests how we can protect ourselves from government snooping, and defend our civil liberties in the digital age. The post Glenn Greenwald on why government…
Good thoughts and vibes requested for John Klein (aka Saskboy)
We received word this evening that John Klein – aka Saskboy (he calls himself that on social media, and you’ll find his blog is also called that) has been admitted…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Playtime cats.
The Day Rob Ford Was Confronted by a Topless Jogger
Well yesterday he came back from rehab, but refused to answer any questions from journalists.All we got from him was a hollow apology, and a campaign speech. But today Rob…
David Suzuki: Time to save bees and ban neonic pesticides
Neonic pesticides “pose a serious risk of harm to honey bees and other pollinators,” a new study warns. Bees may be small, but they play a big role in human…
100 Happy Days
GC and I were walking to the bus stop the other morning and he asked if I wanted to do the 100-Day Happiness Challenge with him. “Absolutely,” I said. “What…
Life In Scarborough: I Think I Saw A Mink
They’re all around T.O. apparently, but I was here: …which is a fair distance from water (although there’s a creek a few hundred yards North, if you look at the…
Cardiac Canada Day
Canada Day started out like many other vacations spent in the city, with me volunteering an hour at a community booth. I was a bike valet from 11:00