After The Gold Rush
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February 2016
The great deflation and what comes next
I haven’t written anything since the election on October 19th. I felt it pointless, Canadians were too obsessed with false victories in the political spectrum. “Defeating Harper” and the sort…
The great deflation and what comes next
I haven't written anything since the election on October 19th. I felt it pointless, Canadians were too obsessed with false victories in the political spectrum. "Defeating Harper" and the sort…
Rona Ambrose and the Growing Darkness of the Cons
Pity poor Rona Ambrose. With every day that passes her claim that she's the leader of the new/nouveau Cons grows darker and more dubious.She's still claiming she knows what she's…
The great deflation and what comes next
I haven't written anything since the election on October 19th. I felt it pointless, Canadians were too obsessed with false victories in the political spectrum. "Defeating Harper" and the sort…
Sheilagh fits right in #nlpoli
What exactly is Sheilagh O’Leary?Did she get elected to Council in the Ward 4 by-election or is she a re-elected councillor?Well, never mind. She will fit right in with the…
About Christy Clark’s Throne Speech
For the past month I have been intending to write a column about Alberta politics and the comparisons that can be made with B.C., but it seems that our premier,…
About Christy Clark’s Throne Speech
For the past month I have been intending to write a column about Alberta politics and the comparisons that can be made with B.C., but it seems that our premier,…
Sentences beyond the "range" can be justified depending on circumstances
R. v. Hawley, 2016 ONCA 143: Parity in the sentencing of similar offenders who have committed similar offences is a recognized principle of sentencing: Criminal Code s. 718.2...
About Christy Clark’s Throne Speech
For the past month I have been intending to write a column about Alberta politics and the comparisons that can be made with B.C., but it seems that our premier,…
Brer Barak
So the Republicans are saying they're not even going to talk to any proposed Supreme Court Justice nominee named by Obama.And in response, Obama is pleading with them: Please, Mr.…
Brer Barak
So the Republicans are saying they're not even going to talk to any proposed Supreme Court Justice nominee named by Obama.And in response, Obama is pleading with them: Please, Mr.…
Donald Trump and the Rise of the Violent Demagogue
Donald Trump has claimed that he could shoot a person in the middle of a crowded street and his supporters would still vote for him.And despite that statement it seems…
Feb. 24: A busy day for news.
Typical of the Irving press (and the nature of decision making in New Brunswick) is the lead story for today. The Moncton library might be moved into the old, Moncton…
Oilsands Monitoring Programs Collecting But Not Using Data, Report Finds
Oilsands monitoring programs aren’t quite living up to expectations.That was the conclusion presented by a six-person expert panel in Edmonton on February 22.The two organizations that were examined — the…
SETTLING DOWN EVEN WHEN PLANS FALL APART
Sometimes the best-laid plans fall apart. And life feels very, very unfair. I remember once, my husband was travelling on business and we'd arranged that I would have a nurse…
Oilsands Monitoring Programs Collecting But Not Using Data, Report Finds
Oilsands monitoring programs aren’t quite living up to expectations.That was the conclusion presented by a six-person expert panel in Edmonton on February 22.The two organizations that were examined — the…
vancouver, day two
On Tuesday morning after breakfast we were finally able to see the pups on the webcam, so the day started out right.After a quick breakfast in the hotel, we bought…
vancouver, day one
We forgot to pack Allan's netbook and my little Bluetooth keyboard for my tablet isn't working, so this is going to be interesting. And annoying! But I can't travel without…