PPAs and the Master Narrative in Alberta
The American Press Institute (API) describes pack journalism,” now known as “the master narrative,” as a story line the press corps en masse is telling or repeating. The API warns…
August 2016
Walk # 13
“For me, walking has become less physical transit than mental transportation. It is engaging. I have become, I fear, a difficult walking companion, liable to slow down and point at
How Stupid Are Trump Supporters?
If you watch this, the answer should become abundantly clear in about three minutes:Recommend this Post
How Stupid Are Trump Supporters?
If you watch this, the answer should become abundantly clear in about three minutes:Recommend this Post
Dear Liz and Andy
As leaders of the federal and BC Green Parties respectively you've both slammed the BDS movement repeatedly supported by the Green Party membership.You both complain that BDS is a movement…
Candidate for the President of the United States
Campaign slogan - Make America Great Again.
Candidate for the President of the United States
Campaign slogan – Make America Great Again.
Candidate for the President of the United States
Campaign slogan - Make America Great Again.
Juxtaposition
Shorter Tim Naumetz on the NDP's consistent stance opposing Bill C-51, a position supported by 17% of respondents in a recent poll (with plenty more undecided):Boy, it's weird that a…
Stuff Still Happens, week 32: The value of a Penny has soared
What’s a penny worth? In this country, nothing, because we don’t make pennies any more. But as of this week, a Canadian Penny is priceless. At age sixteen — sixteen!…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading.- James Stewart examines how Donald Trump could be paying zero taxes using shelters designed specifically to enrich real estate developers while serving no…
Thirteen candidates now filed to run in Edmonton’s 2017 elections
Two more candidates have joined the list of Edmontonians who have filed their intentions to run in Edmonton’s next municipal election on October 16, 2017. This is an increase of…
fight for 15 and fairness: brampton forum for decent work
After our members returned to work, but while I was still on staycation, I attended a community event organized by labour activists in Peel Region. It was a beautifully planned…
fight for 15 and fairness: brampton forum for decent work
After our members returned to work, but while I was still on staycation, I attended a community event organized by labour activists in Peel Region. It was a beautifully planned…
Alberta
I spent the last week touring around Alberta. Gull Lake Campground, Dinosaur Provincial Park then Drumheller. Stettler, Camrose, Wetaskawin’s Reynolds Museum, and WEM.
Food Security: A Comforting Delusion
Here in the eastern part of Canada, especially at this time of year, we delight in seasonal produce, especially that which can be purchased locally. Living close to the Niagara…
Food Security: A Comforting Delusion
Here in the eastern part of Canada, especially at this time of year, we delight in seasonal produce, especially that which can be purchased locally. Living close to the Niagara…
Saturday Photo: Back to Giverny
Reading a book about Monet and his garden at Giverny, and I'm transported back to one of the loveliest places I've ever been. We've only visited in May, so I'd…
Saturday Photo: Back to Giverny
Reading a book about Monet and his garden at Giverny, and I'm transported back to one of the loveliest places I've ever been. We've only visited in May, so I'd…