Israel election
This coming Tuesday, Israelis go to the polls to elect their government. Mostly stable polls have shown a late swing towards the centre left. Polls also indicate that the most…
2015
Oh, snap! Iran Corners the US.
Iran has told the U.S. that it’s prepared to get rid of all of its nuclear hardware, down to the last nut and bolt, if only the U.S. complies with…
Maverick MLA Laurie Blakeman accepts Liberal, Green and Alberta Party nominations
Fresh from her big victory in Alberta’s Gay-Straight Alliances debate, Edmonton-Centre Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman announced this morning that she has accepted the nominations to be a candidate for the…
The F-35 – Bait & Switch – the Verdict Is In
It’s gradually becoming apparent why countries buying the F-35 don’t get a chance to flight test it first, especially up against its competitors. The “why” is because it’s less of…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, March 13, 2015
Your news links for today: When the Walls Come Crumbling Down: The CRTC’s Latest TalkTV Decision – Michael Geist CRTC to Force Bell and Rogers to Offer CraveTV, Shomi to…
Harper To Muslims: Prove You Are With Us
That certainly is the implication given the tone that Diane Ablonczy takes with National Council of Canadian Muslims executive director Ihsaan Gardee during hearings on Bill C-51. As you will…
‘Unprecedented’ Comments from Chair of Site C Dam Panel Raised in B.C. Question Period
Revelations from DeSmog Canada’s exclusive sit-down interview with Harry Swain, the chair of the panel that reviewed the $8.8 billion Site C dam, were raised during question period in the…
‘Unprecedented’ Comments from Chair of Site C Dam Panel Raised in B.C. Question Period
Revelations from DeSmog Canada’s exclusive sit-down interview with Harry Swain, the chair of the panel that reviewed the $8.8 billion Site C dam, were raised during question period in the…
Shawnigan Gathering-September 13 & 14th
You will not want to miss this year’s Shawnigan Gathering – a free, family-oriented event that celebrates the Shawnigan community. Friday night will feature a showcase of local talent at…
march 14: speak out against bill c-51
Guest post by Allan: Tomorrow – Saturday, March 14 – there will be protests across Canada against Stephen Harper’s latest assault on democracy and free speech – Bill C-51 (“The…
Stephen Harper and the Attack of the Con Scandals
It must be Stephen Harper's worst nightmare. Just as he's trying to scare Canadians into voting for him, with his politics of fear and his Great War on Terror.He himself…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Kendra Coulter discusses the connection between human treatment of animals and humans: Close to home and around the world, working class and poor…
The Garbage Keeps Piling Up
http://newsfeed.time.com/ Mike Duffy’s trial starts in three weeks. And wouldn’t you know it? Nigel’s Wright’s name is back in the news — not for his role in the Duffy Affair,…
Principled politics are hardly passé.
Bad legislation is bad legislation and to approve bad legislation even temporarily is a denial of principles. The Harper government’s Bill C-51 supposedly to end terrorism is bad legislation beyond…
Bill C-51: The Cons Turn the Committee Hearings Into a Star Chamber
Well as could have been predicted, the committee hearings into Stephen Harper's totalitarian Bill C-51 are turning into a sinister spectacle.With a little bit of Orwell, and a little bit…
Behind the Camera: TV Networks’ ‘Whities’ Problem
CBC Television went national in 1958. The CTV Television Network followed 3 years later. Both TV networks have grown into a Canadian staples. Over a half century, consumer habits have…
Behind the Camera: TV Networks’ ‘Whities’ Problem
CBC Television went national in 1958. The CTV Television Network followed 3 years later. Both TV networks have grown into a Canadian staples. Over a half century, consumer habits have…
Behind the Camera: TV Networks’ ‘Whities’ Problem
CBC Television went national in 1958. The CTV Television Network followed 3 years later. Both TV networks have grown into a Canadian staples. Over a half century, consumer habits have…
Behind the Camera: TV Networks’ ‘Whities’ Problem
CBC Television went national in 1958. The CTV Television Network followed 3 years later. Both TV networks have grown into a Canadian staples. Over a half century, consumer habits have…