2016
Part II: If there’s no Russian threat in the Baltics, why is Canada so enthusiastic about a new Cold War there?
PHOTOS: The memorial to the Soviet soldiers who died conquering the city of Berlin in 1945, the last time a major world power seriously underestimated and misjudged the Russians. Below:…
It’s not the town doing this: merely staff
“Collingwood laywer (sic) says town won’t sign confidentiality agreement regarding Collus employee information” says the headline in a story in last week’s Collingwood Connection. Yes, it really does say “laywer….&#...
Two Candidates, same story???
I am not a big supporter of Hillary Clinton, but I believe that most of the ferocious, mainstream attacks on her are (whether consciously or not) motivated by sexism. The…
Two Candidates, same story???
I am not a big supporter of Hillary Clinton, but I believe that most of the ferocious, mainstream attacks on her are (whether consciously or not) motivated by sexism. The…
Two Candidates, same story???
I am not a big supporter of Hillary Clinton, but I believe that most of the ferocious, mainstream attacks on her are (whether consciously or not) motivated by sexism. The…
Well, There Goes the Neighbourhood
These are exciting times for Vancouver Island as large numbers of marine creatures move into local waters, migrating out of the south.One species that has shown up in strength is…
August 19: A drifting world
I'm beginning this on Thursday evening because I have been watching news on a variety of channels. All of them carried the story of a little boy in Aleppo who…
August 19: A drifting world
I'm beginning this on Thursday evening because I have been watching news on a variety of channels. All of them carried the story of a little boy in Aleppo who…
If You Want to Stop Hearing These Stories, You Have to Act Now
Okay, July was the hottest month on record. Not the hottest July, the hottest month period. 2016 is now virtually guaranteed to be the hottest year ever, just as 2015…
And We’re a Long Way From Done Yet
Here's the problem. When our leaders are debating how little they can get away with doing about climate change, they're looking only at the tip of the iceberg. That's their…
And We’re a Long Way From Done Yet
Here's the problem. When our leaders are debating how little they can get away with doing about climate change, they're looking only at the tip of the iceberg, the part…
"The Way We’ve Been Thinking Can’t Be Right"
It was some 30-years ago that those shameless libertines - Thatcher, Reagan and Mulroney - hopped into bed with the comely whore, neoliberalism, and we've been getting screwed over ever…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week.- PressProgress points out that a large number of Canadians are justifiably concerned about our economy, with a particular desire to rein in income and…
A Time For Some Critical Thinking
With Canada's police chiefs clamoring for new powers that would allow for a massive invasion of our collective privacy, Canadians need to take some time to think critically about our…
A Time For Some Critical Thinking
With Canada's police chiefs clamoring for new powers that would allow for a massive invasion of our collective privacy, Canadians need to take some time to think critically about our…
Olympic groups wasting $-millions while athletes struggled to get to Rio
Dozens of athletes from Canada and thousands from developing countries have had a difficult time raising the money needed to train and take part in the Olympics Games in Brazil.…
Olympic groups wasting $-millions while athletes struggled to get to Rio
Dozens of athletes from Canada and thousands from developing countries have had a difficult time raising the money needed to train and take part in the Olympics Games in Brazil.…
Olympic groups wasting $-millions while athletes struggled to get to Rio
Dozens of athletes from Canada and thousands from developing countries have had a difficult time raising the money needed to train and take part in the Olympics Games in Brazil.In…
Olympic groups wasting $-millions while athletes struggled to get to Rio
Dozens of athletes from Canada and thousands from developing countries have had a difficult time raising the money needed to train and take part in the Olympics Games in Brazil.In…