What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Plenty. When construction crews begin digging a new canal this month across Nicaragua, connecting the Pacific and Atlantic, it’ll be a boon to global shipping and, the government says, to…
2014
What about Blair’s role at the G20?
Are Canadians supposed to believe that Toronto police Chief Bill Blair is just an unindicted co-conspirator in the illegal actions of the Toronto police during the G20 in Toronto in…
Keystone XL: Don’t Build It For Canada
A new poll, basically confirming what a lot of older polls suggested: Canadians are more likely to oppose (44%) than support (36%) the Keystone XL energy pipeline, while 20% have…
Canadians Gather for “Carbon Fee Prosperity” Event in Ottawa
Climate-concerned Canadians from across the country are gathered in Ottawa today for the first day of the second annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby national conference and lobbying days. If you are…
Stephen Harper’s Outrageous Boondoggle Tour of the North
We knew it was just another extravagant photo-op, a chance for Stephen Harper to pose as a Great Strong Leader and a Great Explorer.The man who found the remains of…
Short Story in ‘Trust & Treachery’
This one’s a long time coming, folks. A short story I wrote a while back — “Infinitas,” it’s called, about a group of shipwreck survivors who slowly lose touch with…
Warm to An Idea
I’m going to tell you about something I did yesterday that gave me an idea. It’s a simple one, nothing to change the world, but because it’s simple I hope…
DeSmogCAST 4: TransCanada’s PR Scandal, Gas Industry Revolving Door Report, and B.C.’s Election
This week’s episode of DeSmogCAST covers the Edelman TransCanada dirty PR campaign, DeSmogBlog’s new report on the gas industry revolving door lobbying push for LNG exports, and the outcome of…
DeSmogCAST 4: TransCanada’s PR Scandal, Gas Industry Revolving Door Report, and B.C.’s Election
This week’s episode of DeSmogCAST covers the Edelman TransCanada dirty PR campaign, DeSmogBlog’s new report on the gas industry revolving door lobbying push for LNG exports, and the outcome of…
Harper’s no Conservative. Not remotely. He’s Something Well Past Anything Conservative.
The father of true conservatism is, has always been, Edmund Burke. What I find most interesting about Burke and his conservatism was the underlying grasp of decency. The sad reality…
America’s Back in Business in Afghanistan
The end of America’s combat mission in Afghanistan has, well, ended. The New York Times reports that Obama has signed a no longer secret order re-instating his military’s combat role…
Why has the EU’s political revolt been confined to Greece and Spain?
Originally posted on Revolting Europe: Paolo Gerbaudo Amid a worsening economic crisis, a look at the protest movements that are struggling against austerity could be described as a two-speed.Europe An…
Musical interlude
Markus Schulz – Perception
Calling Bell Canada, 310 Bell…and reaching the Philippines
Its been months since I’ve written anything here, but today I feel the need to get my rant on. I am a Bell Canada (or is it Bell Philippines) customer…
Calling Bell Canada, 310 Bell…and reaching the Philippines
Its been months since I've written anything here, but today I feel the need to get my rant on. I am a Bell Canada (or is it Bell Philippines) customer…
Calling Bell Canada, 310 Bell…and reaching the Philippines
Its been months since I’ve written anything here, but today I feel the need to get my rant on. I am a Bell Canada (or is it Bell Philippines) customer…
Model S Tesla Car in Regina
Last month James took me for a spin in an electric Rav 4. This week it was the sporty and futuristic Model S by independent car company Tesla.
Score Another One For Rick
Another acerbic commentary from Canada’s conscience. Recommend this Post
Interesting Times for the Green Party in Sudbury
Luckily, it doesn’t happen very often – but when it happens, you can actually feel everything start to slip sideways. It’s not unusual for me to work on a blogpost…