What is Fraud?
Fraud is an offence under the Criminal Code – basically a fraud involves tricking someone out of something of value. A fraud differs from a theft in the element of…
2015
Investing in our digital future is critical to strengthening Canada’s economy
This article from our David Christopher was originally published by Rabble.ca “It’s the economy, stupid!” That well-known political aphorism was first coined over 20 years ago by James Carville, a…
Perfect Timing! Harper is Closing in the Polls so Mulcair Moves to Attack Trudeau.
Where have I heard that song before? Harper’s poll numbers are rebounding and so, in the full tradition of the Great Layton, Mulcair is focusing the NDP’s efforts on attacking…
Oct. 1: How bigoted are Canadians?
Canada has a long, long tradition of bigotry. Those on the wrong end of it, like the early Irish immigrants, were been denied decent jobs and pushed into slums. Others,…
660 News: Trans-Pacific Partnership remains a hot election issue
Article by 660 News Staff and Canadian Press Stephen Harper’s rivals say they have not been consulted on a possible Trans-Pacific trade deal to be struck with 11 other countries.…
Decibel 2015 Review- #Db2015 @dBFestival #ConsentIsSexy
Seattle’s Decibel festival, founded in 2003 by Detroit native Sean Horton, is one of the premier techno and electronic music festivals worldwide. I was only able to go for one
Trees are so awesome that the Park Board is almost giving them away for free
Vancouver Park Board Media Advisory October 1, 2015 The Vancouver Park Board is selling a variety of young trees for a modest $10 to help residents grow the city’s urban…
Enbridge, Canadian Government on Trial as Major Legal Challenge Against Northern Gateway Pipeline Begins in Vancouver
Starting today the federal government will face 18 separate challenges against the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline in the Federal Court of Appeal in Vancouver. A consolidated group of environmental organizations,…
Enbridge, Canadian Government on Trial as Major Legal Challenge Against Northern Gateway Pipeline Begins in Vancouver
Starting today the federal government will face 18 separate challenges against the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline in the Federal Court of Appeal in Vancouver. A consolidated group of environmental organizations,…
Harper scolded by Conservatives over grotesque anti-communism memorial in Ottawa
Even ardent Conservative Party supporters are unhappy about the design, location and cost of the planned $5,5 million Memorial to the Victims of Communism memorial in Ottawa. The post Harper…
Forget it, Neath, it’s Turcot…
Been having a kind of film noir week so the other day I decided to return to Turcot Yards for the first time in years. It started raining when I…
Forget it, Neath, it’s Turcot…
Been having a kind of film noir week so the other day I decided to return to Turcot Yards for the first time in years. It started raining when I…
B.C. MLAs Debate Site C, Months After Project’s Controversial Approval
Trees are already being felled in the Peace River Valley and site preparation is underway for the $8.8-billion Site C dam, which was given the go-ahead by the B.C. government…
B.C. MLAs Debate Site C, Months After Project’s Controversial Approval
Trees are already being felled in the Peace River Valley and site preparation is underway for the $8.8-billion Site C dam, which was given the go-ahead by the B.C. government…
How to make Marijuana legal if Stephen Harper wins…
Today is going to be a what if kind of day. No, I do not think Stephen Harper has a chance at retaining his role as Prime Minister, but if…
How to make Marijuana legal if Stephen Harper wins…
Today is going to be a what if kind of day. No, I do not think Stephen Harper has a chance at retaining his role as Prime Minister, but if…
How to make Marijuana legal if Stephen Harper wins…
Today is going to be a what if kind of day. No, I do not think Stephen Harper has a chance at retaining his role as Prime Minister, but if…
Advice to New Democrats, free of charge
Researching next week’s Hill Times column, it occurred to me that I should look at one of my old books, The War Room. I think I found a passage there…