Is John McCain a war hero?
There really is no blog today. I have written it twice, and both times, somehow, have accidentally erased it, and cannot undo the damage. And at this hour, I’m not…
2015
Why Caregivers Must Take Hearing Loss Seriously
Guest Post Hearing loss is an invisible condition. Not everyone can express the fact that they aren’t hearing well, and still others are in denial. That’s why it’s so important…
Taking a Closer Look at Maley Drive, Part 2: Project Suburbia
In Part 1 of this blogseries, I indicated that I would follow-up with a second part of the series – one focusing on the Maley Drive Extension and the expectations…
Donald Trump and the Wonderful Destruction of the Republican Party
I hope you're enjoying the spectacle of Donald Trump destroying the Republican Party, because I sure am.It's better than the pictures from Pluto eh?Every day it just gets more spectacular.Every…
It’s Time for an Adult Conversation About Canada’s Oilsands
In late May, Canada’s “energy leaders” met in Toronto for the Energy Council of Canada’s Canadian Energy Summit. The theme of the summit? “Telling the Energy Story.” “The aim is…
In a win for Canadians, CRTC promises fair rules to increase independent choice and affordability for fiber Internet access
crtcannouncement_1024.jpg New rules ensure that Canadians will be able to access an affordable range of services from a variety of providers outside Canada’s telecom giants July 22, 2015 – A…
Oil Is Not A Four Letter Word
Coal is a four letter word, however. Perhaps Wall is a bit touchy about fossil fuels because Saskatchewan produces more greenhouse gases per person than any other Canadian province ,…
It’s Going to Be an Interesting Winter
1997 saw a record El Nino. It bore more energy than a million “Hiroshima” atom bombs. By the time it had run its course eight months later, the giant El…
Weak tactics, stupidity and lies cloud seriousness of climate change for Canadians
In addition to the staging of the PanAm Games, Toronto was the location of some unusually high profile activities in recent days that were supposed to increase the efforts to…
Weak tactics, stupidity and lies cloud seriousness of climate change for Canadians
In addition to the launching of the PanAm Games, Toronto was the location of some unusually high profile activities in recent days that were supposed to increase the efforts to…
I am the undertaker, hear me squeak
On my buddy Charles Adler’s show, this fine morn.
CBC: CRTC to announce big decision on fibre optic network access
Are you in Canada? Do you have a radio? You probably heard OpenMedia this morning talking about today’s forthcoming CRTC decision on fibre optic network access. Here’s one of the…
The calm before the sturm und drang
Periodically, I look up and say:"Hey, haven't seen Kevin Donovan's byline in a while. Wonder whose life he's about to end?" @TorontoStar — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) July 22, 2015
Paddle for the Peace 2015: How did we get here, and why should you care?
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Staff Counsel Anna Johnston participated in the 10th annual Paddle for the Peace, a community event that brought hundreds of people along with canoes and kayaks…
Base layers: the old man and the undershirt
Part two of a series on my search for the perfect all-day cycling kit. Base layers.
Western Addiction, Black Salt
Plague Vendor owns my tiny black punk rock heart, but God Almighty I love Western Addiction, too. Black Salt. What a friggin’ tune.
PM Stephen Harper dressed for the Calgary Stampede
Filed under: caricature Tagged: CPC, moustache, Stephen Harper
You tell ’em Kurt
I post this quote for no particular reason. It’s from his collection, Wampeters, Foma, and Granfalloons. Alltop has some insanely fun links.