A Liberal Protests Trudeau’s “Direct Assault” on Grassroots Democracy
by: Obert Madondo Is Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau beginning to a act a lot like a control freak? Like Stephen Harper? It would appear so. At least according to star…
2014
Member of Ragnarok Skinheads Has Died
It’s been a few years since we last looked at the Quebec-based Ragnarok Skinheads, but it would appear they have lost a member. Joel Gauthier apparently passed away during the…
Keep Your Coins, I Want Change
by meek in Melbourne, Australia
Widening (even further) the hole in federal fish protection: Canada’s proposed Fisheries Act Regulations
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 British Columbians are no strangers to environmental deregulation. The early aughts, which for decades prior were heralded as likely to usher in electric cars and other…
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade treaty: Evil fruit from Secret talks
It is worth reading the article by Joseph Stiglitz on the problems posed by the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade treaty. Our government is one of those negotiating in confidence a treaty…
David Suzuki: We can’t geoengineer our way out of climate change
Seawater is sprayed into clouds to make them reflect more sunlight (Illustration: Nasa) Because nature doesn’t always behave the same in a lab, test tube or computer program as it…
Important fake news: Canada, Alberta to erect huge ‘Mother Oil’ statue near Fort Mac?
Screenshot of the WTFAlberta.ca fake news site. Below: Publisher David Climenhaga in his misspent youth, when he still had hair. Painting by Ryn Climenhaga. Alberta Diary is pleased to announce…
AAAS "What We Know" Initiative: Same Denial, Different Issue – From Ozone Depletion to Climate Change
This is a guest post by Cindy Baxter, cross-posted from PolluterWatch with permission. It must be like Groundhog Day for Mario Molina, the scientist who has presided over the American…
Coal Exporter United Bulk Sued For Polluting Mississippi River
A coalition of environmental advocacy groups filed a lawsuit earlier this week against United Bulk, alleging that the company is responsible for numerous violations of the Clean Water Act for…
Rick Mercer Wipes Up With Pierre Poilivre
Rick Mercer does his usual excellent job in putting the smug and arrogant in their places: Recommend this Post
Flaherty’s $56-billion deficit wasn’t caused by stimulus spending
Flaherty is getting too much credit for balancing a budget mess he created in the first place with reckless tax cuts. An article from the Canadian Press associates Flaherty’s $56-billion…
The Human Face of TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline
A photographer who has shot for National Geographic Traveller is setting out on a road trip along the proposed route of the TransCanada Energy East pipeline. Robert van Waarden is…
The Human Face of TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline
A photographer who has shot for National Geographic Traveller is setting out on a road trip along the proposed route of the TransCanada Energy East pipeline. Robert van Waarden is…
march 19, 2003: don’t call it a failure. it was a huge success for so many.
Eleven years ago today, the US invaded Iraq. This unprovoked invasion of another country that had not threatened the United States was justified by the pretense of finding weapons of…
March 19: Flash! Breaking news! See page A 1.
If a parking meter is snowed in so it is inaccessible, you don’t have to feed it. Actually, I had already figured that as pretty obvious. But this is useful…
His Highness Stephen Harper does not answer questions
Inconsiderate reporters waste the time of His Majesty Stephen Harper. Following video speaks volumes about Harper’s attitude. He is accountable to no one. It is a shame. Who would have…
Is the U.S. becoming a police state?
Source: SecurityDegreeHub.com
Cease And Desist: Zig-Zag Puts Kibosh on Justin Trudeau Rollies
CANNABIS CULTURE – So I received a cease and desist order via registered mail today from ZIG ZAG. It’s 3 pages of their request, followed by 50 pages of their…
Canada talks back about secret spying
It’s been a busy few months for anyone who cares about protecting the privacy of Canadians. Since last fall, Canadians have witnessed a steady stream of revelations about the expensive…
2014 Stapleford Lecture on Senate Reform at #UofR
Part 1 I really have to disagree with Dr. Barnhart, who had the power to sign, or refuse to sign laws of Saskatchewan into effect while Lieutenant Governor, that he…