Sustainability, Not Growth, Increasingly the Focus of Development
The idea that economic growth is good is one which has been embedded in our way of thinking now for several generations. In the 20th Century, both capitalist and communist…
February 2015
Energy East: Groups Demand Transparency On Proposed Export Terminal in Quebec
Environmental organizations are demanding TransCanada clarify immediately whether constructing a marine oil tanker terminal in Quebec is still part of the company’s Energy East oil pipeline project. “ should reconsider…
Arctic Apples highlight absurdity of GM regulations
Okanagan Specialty Fruits is a small biotech company from central BC. For the past twenty years they have been trying to get their main product to market, jumping regulatory hoop…
Canadian Climate Activists Storm Toronto Stock Exchange, Demand Fossil Fuel Divestment
#GlobalDivestmentDay: Canadian climate justice activists disrupted the opening of the Toronto Stock Exchange, demanded immediate divestment from fossil fuels. The post Canadian Climate Activists Storm Toronto Stock Exchange, Demand Fossil…
But Will Harper’s C-51 Save Us From Mad Cow? No!
Harper’s terrorist legislation doesn’t protect us from the REAL menace! #RejectFear Stephen Harper’s Anti-Terror Bill C-51 needs to be expanded to give CSIS the authority to thwart the mad cow…
Harper Spokesman Bails
Harper spokesman, Jason MacDonald, is out. MacDonald is hightailing it to p.r. firm Hill & Knowlton. 17-months on the job, MacDonald is 8th to hold the job since Harper came…
Christy Clark’s LNG-fueled Fudge-it Budget…and the enabling NDP
Premier Christy Clark made big election promises about managing BC’s economy (CP) Welcome to Ruritania! Where is Peter Sellers when we need him? We now have a legislature pretending to…
ISIS and the grand imam—not so different
That ISIS is a scourge of major proportions is agreed on across the globe. Driven by some religious mania, they persecute other religions, behead infidels, burn enemies alive—all with sickening…
Sun News Network Shut Down After Four-Year Controversial Run
Sun New went dark Friday, not with a bang but a whimper. The Sun News television channel faded to black at 5am eastern time with no on-air announcement, the screen…
Feb. 13: Why us humans believe.
This will probably be just a short note. First, a couple of quick points.1. The Irving press still hasn’t mentioned the story of three Muslim young people shot to death…
Financial Clout v. Right to Speak Out
Friday, February 13, 2015 “The right to speak is more precious than gold”. Members of the Wilderness Committee displayed these words proudly on the steps of the Supreme Court of…
Torrent Freak: EMI tried to take down a youtube video of a purring cat
You can’t make this stuff up. Article by Ernesto for Torrent Freak YouTube’s automated takedown tool is known for its flaws, but this week it crossed a line by attacking…
Rumours Swirl Around Harper’s Head
Interesting opinion/speculation piece from Harry Stirling in this morning’s Times Colonist.Now there is some speculation that, due to the abrupt resignation of Baird, coupled with Adams’ defection, Harper himself might…
#DontLookAtTheSun Sun News Off The Air
#FunFact: Sun News was the first "national" "news" TV station to show one of my videos. Of course, followed by Gormley slandering me. — Saskboy K. (@saskboy) February 13, 2015…
Of course Netanyahu "rules in Washington"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to address the U.S. Congress next month has created quite a stir. President Obama, apparently not informed of the visit beforehand, is fuming. At…
Same same?
TL:DR version – learn your history before you shoot off at the mouth.
The courts have acknowledged the right to strike: Now it’s time to strike
Trade unionists across the country were delighted to see the Supreme Court of Canada finally recognize a constitutional right to strike. The landmark decision overturned legislation impeding the right to…
The courts have acknowledged the right to strike: Now it’s time to strike
Trade unionists across the country were delighted to see the Supreme Court of Canada finally recognize a constitutional right to strike. The landmark decision overturned legislation impeding the right to…
The courts have acknowledged the right to strike: Now it’s time to strike
Trade unionists across the country were delighted to see the Supreme Court of Canada finally recognize a constitutional right to strike. The landmark decision overturned legislation impeding the right to…