Alberta’s carbon tax—benefits plus
The Alberta government released its 2016 budget last week, revealing the details of the new carbon tax and the details look good. The tax will kick in on January 1,…
April 2016
Halifax Chronicle Herald: The Damage is Done
While this writer was away, a story broke in Halifax that was modified a number of times before it was ultimately pulled. I'm of course referring to the story alleging…
Brian Pallister is Caught Stretching the Truth. Again.
Two days ago I told you how Brian Pallister, the PC leader of Manitoba, had been found to be spending a LOT of time in sunny Costa Rica.And had lied…
#YEG2016 Followup Links
While there's been plenty of ill-informed commentary since the NDP's convention last weekend, I'll take a moment to highlight a few of the followup points which deserve a read.- Joshua…
Speaking About the Panama Papers…
Never doubt that most Western governments are in the bag for their most affluent citizens.George w. Bush didn't even attempt to avoid it when he acknowledged the richest of the…
Notley’s Budget: Myths and Facts
The NDP government unveiled its budget on Thursday. The conservatives reacted as if the government dropped a neutron bomb on the people. Wildrose leader Brian Jean worried that parents driving…
Amateur layout and bad ads. Again.
I see the Town of Collingwood is still letting the EB layout its full page of ads in the paper. Tragic. Embarrassing. Cringe-worthy. The latest back page mashup has as…
The doctor prescribes
Few people have led lives more unique than Dr. Mike Webster. After success as a pro football player, Iron Mike earned a place in the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame.…
The doctor prescribes
Few people have led lives more unique than Dr. Mike Webster. After success as a pro football player, Iron Mike earned a place in the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame.…
The doctor prescribes
Few people have led lives more unique than Dr. Mike Webster. After success as a pro football player, Iron Mike earned a place in the Canadian Wrestling Hall of Fame.…
They Never Fail to Disappoint
British Columbia is effectively a one-party province. We have the very conservative B.C. Liberal government - and that's about it. There's a party that claims to be the opposition, a…
April 17: Pot-pourri
Ah, Sunday, a day to sleep in without shame. Then, I went through pile of old papers to find one I had forgotten about - though it's kind of important.A…
CVRD Director’s Decide To Take Another Kick At Driving Economic Development
Originally published in the Duncan Free Press. Peter Rusland The CVRD board’s recent decision to hire a new economic-development manager should now be followed by surgical precision and thought. Especially…
Really, the Republicans Want This Dick Head for President? Really?
This isn't about Donald Trump. It's about Ted Cruz and how he sees the world. A good place to begin might be to take a look at what Cruz thinks…
Hell, Even Bill Likes Her That Much
Hillary Clinton's numbers are in the crapper. A poll conducted by NBC and the Wall Street Journal finds Hillary's approval among registered voters comes in at 32% positive, 56% negative.…
Duffy’s Day of Reckoning – Thursday
Ladies and gentlemen, place your bets. The Cavendish Cottager, senator for Prince Edward Island, Mike Duffy, has a date with the judge on Thursday, April 21, to receive the verdicts…
a petition to exonerate ethel rosenberg
Of all the outrageously unjust moments in United States history - and dog knows there are many to choose from - the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg holds a…
The Truth Is Out There – Or Could Soon Be
A developing story that's been making the rounds of British newspapers has the Saudis scared sh-tless over the prospect that their government's ties to the 9/11 hijackers could soon surface.In…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading.- Alexander Panetta reports on the G20's agreement on the need to crack down on tax evasion - as well as the steps Canada…
A Chill Wind From the North: the US Returns to Latin America
Photo by Carlos Díaz Old familiar dangers lurk in the corners of Latin America. More than a decade of hope — enshrined in the experiments in Venezuela — now seems…