Aviation Photo of the Day
Britain's aerobatic team, The Red Arrows. This image, especially the swept tail fins, reminds me of a pod of orcas.Here's the Hawk trainer in RCAF livery:
August 2016
Turkey: After Failed Coup, Erdoğan Cracks Down
Photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro Faced with an attempt to overthrow his government, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described the coup as “a gift from God”…
Jeremy Corbyn: Labour’s Unelectable Leader
Photo by Thierry Ehrmann “Labour Party in Turmoil!” “Is Labour going to split?” “The Labour Party is increasingly anti-Semitic” “Jeremy Corbyn Told To Do More to Prevent Abuse of Female…
Mount Polley Mine Disaster Two Years In: ‘It’s Worse Than It’s Ever Been’
Thursday marks two years since the Mount Polley mine disaster in Likely, B.C. where a tailings pond collapse spilled 25 million cubic metres of mining waste, laced with contaminants like…
Mount Polley Mine Disaster Two Years In: ‘It’s Worse Than It’s Ever Been’
Thursday marks two years since the Mount Polley mine disaster in Likely, B.C. where a tailings pond collapse spilled 25 million cubic metres of mining waste, laced with contaminants like…
August 4: The mad season is on us.
Last night, I flicked through the TV channels to watch the news. I generally dislike TV news because TV does not lend itself to serious discussion. There are too many…
August 4: The mad season is on us.
Last night, I flicked through the TV channels to watch the news. I generally dislike TV news because TV does not lend itself to serious discussion. There are too many…
Past His Best-Before Date
While I have long admired the film work of Clint Eastwood, his politics are a profound disappointment. Despite his advanced years (he is 86), I am unprepared to excuse him…
Eating up the Hill: Centre Block Club Sandwich
The specials at the assorted Parliamentary Cafeteria are often hit or miss, so if the special of the day doesn’t catch my fancy I often fall back on a few…
Eating up the Hill: Centre Block Club Sandwich
The specials at the assorted Parliamentary Cafeteria are often hit or miss, so if the special of the day doesn't catch my fancy I often fall back on a few…
Eating up the Hill: Centre Block Club Sandwich
The specials at the assorted Parliamentary Cafeteria are often hit or miss, so if the special of the day doesn't catch my fancy I often fall back on a few…
Protection Our Constitutional Rights Should Be A Priority For Trudeau As A Result Of Trump Nomination
(Anti-terror bill C51 just took on a whole new face with Donald Trump’s nomination for US President) Has anyone noticed that one of the major policy promises the Trudeau…
New column day
Here, on the continuing obstacles to pay equity and other gender equality in the workplace.For further reading...- For background on the current state of the gender pay gap in Canada,…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Mariana Mazzucato discusses (JPG) the importance of an intelligent industrial strategy. And David Kotz argues that neoliberal capitalism has reached the point where…
Yet Another ‘100-Year Event’
This one was in the traditionally water-challenged area of Phoenix, Arizona.For additional commentary on our worsening climate, check out The Mound's post.Recommend this Post
LawFact of the Day: Family Law
Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday August 4, 2016. Today we are talking about Family Law.A video posted by Wise Law Office (@wiselaw) on Aug 4,…
Jason Kenney’s double duty summer.
Do super heroes ever rest? Not super heroes such as Calgary’s Honourable Jason Kenney MP. He is doing double duty this summer with the challenges to save Ottawa for democracy…
Britain’s Bag Ban Boasts Big Benefits
England has put a 5p charge on plastic bags last year and it’s already having a huge impact on the environment. The use of disposable bags has decreased 85% since…
The Train Is Leaving The Station
Change is coming to Alberta's oilsands. Carol Linnit reports that:Suncor Energy CEO Steve Williams rocked the oil industry boat last week when he announced a plan to leave some of…
Whitbourne, schools, and democracy #nlpoli
Parents in Whitbourne took the provincial government's English School District to court over the closure of the local school.They won.It's proof that a few determined people can use the tools…