Will Kevin O’Leary Be the New Leader of the Cons?
Well now we know why Kevin O'Leary came charging out the other day.Claiming he was willing to invest a million dollars in Alberta's sagging oil industry if Rachel Notley resigned.And…
2016
What? Ontario politics corrupt?
The reason this writer has retained a membership in the Ontario Liberal Party for many years has nothing to do with approving what is going on. It is the belief…
Morton’s Musings 2016-01-14 07:32:00
Land Holding in Nunavut Article 14 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement provides that almost all lands within a municipality are to be transferred to the municipality (in stages).Additionally, a…
Ezra Levant’s Grotesque Attempt to Smear Justin Trudeau
As I'm sure you know, the last year has been Ezra Levant's annus horribilis. Or in his case his anus horribilis.It's been almost a year since he lost his job…
Thank you, Danny Williams #nlpoli
Rob Strong has been a key player in the local oil and gas industry pretty much since the earliest days. He knows what he is talking about.Strong pointed out to…
Liberals, Explain Yourselves
Alison at Creekside has an excellent post that every Liberal and New Dem needs to mull over.She has digested 15-votes in the United Nations General Assembly since the Trudeau government…
‘Kevinismus’ in Canada: Should Kevin O’Leary run to lead the sad-sack federal Conservatives?
PHOTOS: Kevin O’Leary, in a typical pose (CBC photo). Below: Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, U.S. Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump and perpetual Alberta conservative leadership candidate Thomas Lukaszuk. Give Kevin…
Abortion Rights Advocates File Legal Challenge Against P.E.I
Abortion right advocates in Prince Edward Island have advised the provincial government of their intention to file a legal challenge to the province’s "discriminatory and unlawful abortion policy." The post…
A New Age of Caregiving: Grandchildren Caring for Grandparents
By a Seniorly ContributorWhen we think of millennials, we often focus on their digital technology-driven culture and overlook the fact that they are some of the smartest, most selfless people…
The Banality of Death
Late last fall my cat Bart died, then Jay Cross died, and finally 130 people in Paris died, all within a few weeks of each other.Bart's death was not felt…
January 2016: Bits and Bites
In our previous article we noted the reaction of the anti-refugee folks on social media paying specific attention to a few Facebook groups. And we received condemnation from the usual…
B.C.’s Failure to Consult First Nations Sets Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Back to Square One
The provincial government did not fulfill its legal obligation to consult with First Nations on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. The case, brought forward…
The Banality of Death
Late last fall my cat Bart died, then Jay Cross died, and finally 130 people in Paris died, all within a few weeks of each other.Bart's death was not felt…
Get on with it!
This is ridiculous:Liberal MP Bill Blair wants to make it clear the growth and sale of legal marijuana in Canada will not be a free-for-all. Bill, its already a free-for-all…
Does Justin Trudeau Want Fair Elections or Not?
Photo by vl04 Prime Minster Justin Trudeau’s election pledge (and subsequent confirmation) that Canada will not have another election under first-past-the-post has morphed into a growing controversy. Trude...
Turning Back the Hands of Time, Back Before Harper
Gitga'at Tribal LonghouseMany British Columbians had never heard of the Gitga'at before that night when they launched their small boats to rescue the passengers from the stricken B.C. Ferries Queen…
Get on with it!
This is ridiculous:Liberal MP Bill Blair wants to make it clear the growth and sale of legal marijuana in Canada will not be a free-for-all. Bill, its already a free-for-all…
Calls Increase For Trudeau To Scrap Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Review
For the second time in two days Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been called on to suspend the regulatory review process for Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline project in British…
Q&A: Dogwood Initiative’s Kai Nagata on the Fate of the Trans Mountain Pipeline
This is an interview between Max Fawcett, editor-in-chief of Vancouver Magazine, and Kai Nagata, energy and democracy director at the Dogwood Initiative. The interview originally appeared on Vancouver Magazine. Max…