Here is one of the most beautifully sung versions of Paul Simons ‘The Boxer’
Take a few minutes to sit back and listen to this exceptional version of ‘The Boxer’
2014
Enbridge Line 9 Bitumen Pipeline Approved With Weak Conditions
The National Energy Board approved Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline project Thursday. “ decision shows the system is broken. Line 9 puts millions of people and every waterway in Ontario leading…
On the Detention of Trans People
“… in a way that is not inconsistent with one’s gender identity.” Remember that phrase. It’s going to simplify something that might otherwise seem like a complicated issue. So this…
Nova Scotia LNG plant wins conditional approval
HALIFAX – An environmental panel has given conditional approval to a proposed liquefied natural gas plant on Nova Scotia’s east coast. The panel says the plant planned for Goldboro by…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, March 7, 2014
Your news links for today: Some ISPs don’t cave when asked for subscriber info, says report – IT World Canada Telecoms evasive on how they co-operate with spies, police: researchers…
When a U.S. billionaire claims BC fish and lakes
Friday, March 7, 2014 Can a private resort company own a lake? If so, are the fish in the lake private or public? And can the resort keep the public…
RussiAnt soldiers ordered to leave by end of day
Inspired by this headline: http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/russian-soldiers-ordered-to-leave-canada-by-end-of-day-1.2563620
On the Detention of Trans People
“… in a way that is not inconsistent with one’s gender identity.” Remember that phrase. It’s going to simplify something that might otherwise seem like a complicated issue. So this…
Women Who Inspire Us
Pam Palmater, getting it done! “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead For…
Fraud vitiating sexual consent
R. v. Hutchinson 2014 SCC 19: As we have seen, “fraud” for the purposes of consent has two elements: (1) dishonesty, which can include the non-disclosure of important facts; and…
Attacking Democracy: Adler’s Bill C-520
Just as Bills C-23 and C-24 interact with each other in some very concerning ways, Mark Adler’s bill C-520 can be seen as part of the Harper Party’s active undermining…
Oil Putting Food on Families
Pardon the Bushism. The CPC’s spin regarding the oil crowding out grain shipments by rail must be inspired by Dubya. @saskboy @LHubich That's an odd argument. Isn't grain literally the…
Harper’s ‘Fair’ Elections Act
Has Harper gone crazy? Does he care about democracy? He seems more and more a dictator. Harper’s Conservatives even shortened debate in the House of Commons over this bill. The…
Harry Neufeld contradicts Poilievre on voter fraud
As has become clear in the last month or so, Conservative MPs are not willing to let little things like truth, evidence or personal integrity get in the way of…
Harry Neufeld contradicts Poilievre on voter fraud
As has become clear in the last month or so, Conservative MPs are not willing to let little things like truth, evidence or personal integrity get in the way of…
Harry Neufeld contradicts Poilievre on voter fraud
As has become clear in the last month or so, Conservative MPs are not willing to let little things like truth, evidence or personal integrity get in the way of…
Invisible
March is Women’s History Month (in the US) I’m posting about women who are important and/or who have inspired me. One of the insidious and vicious consequences of the Canadian…
David Christopherson Rebukes Disruptive Tory Tactics; Pierre Poilievre Reassures All
Although the Opposition had been guaranteed uninterrupted testimony from Chief Electoral Officer Marc Mayrand on the ‘Fair’ Elections Act, they didn’t get it. David Christopherson, NDP MP from Hamilton Centre,…
New government in Kiev not exactly ‘revolutionary’: demonization of Russia
Top – Kiev government officials / Beneath – billionaire oligarchs Igor Kolomoyski and Sergey Taruta It comes as no surprise that the so-called “democratic revolution” in Ukraine basically boils down…
Robin sighting
Robins, #ldnont, Yes I’ve seen Robins — doug rogers (@dougsamu) March 7, 2014 @dougsamu Robins with tiny snowshovels and driving tiny snow plows — doug rogers (@dougsamu) March 7, 2014…