Program Evaluation
I’ve just blogged about program evaluation and the way it’s used where I work—namely, at the Calgary Homeless Foundation (CHF). The blog post serves as a primer on program evaluation.…
2017
CJN on neo-Nazi rag
Story here: Warren Kinsella, a founding member of Standing Together Against Mailing Prejudice (STAMP) and a political consultant, said his organization, and others, “remain determined to keep this violent, racist…
Inequality Study in Countries of the World Fails to Show Its Continuing Rise
http://therealnews.com/t2/story:18948:Inequality-Study-in-Countries-of-the-World-Fails-to-Show-Its-Continuing-Rise Filed under: Uncategorized
Why Can’t We Feed Everyone?
If a mother and father fail to feed their children for any long period of time, the government will step in for the sake of the children and take action.…
Why Can’t We Feed Everyone?
If a mother and father fail to feed their children for any long period of time, the government will step in for the sake of the children and take action.…
The role of NGOs in Africa: are they a force for good?
Some critics argue that the neo-liberal policies advanced by powerful non-governmental organizations, NGOs, limit states’ influence and sovereignty while benefiting NGOs. In Africa, NGOs also place Africans at the mercy…
LawFact of the Day: Employment Law
Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Tuesday May 2, 2017. Today we are talking about Employment Law. It is very difficult for employers to prove “just…
It’s Too Late
As of late, after reading and viewing all of the bad news the world has to offer, especially with regard to rising sea levels and increasingly violent and intense storms…
Big Brains Encouraging Bringing Bicycles into the Mainstream
Bicycling is a fun and healthy way to get around town, but some people still aren’t convinced that bicycling is a solid transportation solution. Outside magazine asked some rather smart…
Exaggeration in an Age of Trump
Recently, it was Don Meredith, an embattled Senator, who defended himself as he was targeted for his relationship with an underage girl. Now, we have Harjit Sajjan, our Minister of…
Exaggeration in an Age of Trump
Recently, it was Don Meredith, an embattled Senator, who defended himself as he was targeted for his relationship with an underage girl. Now, we have Harjit Sajjan, our Minister of…
Canada at 150: Stll an English Settler State
plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose (the more things change, the more the stay the same) That's pretty much how I feel about living in Canada in the…
Canada at 150: Stll an English Settler State
plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose (the more things change, the more the stay the same) That’s pretty much how I feel about living in Canada in the…
Plan B: Tell Trump to Get Stuffed.
Watching a Canadian cabinet minister being interviewed on the weekend was almost painful. Despite the goading of the interviewer, he refused to say exactly what he thought of the stance…
It’s Getting Harder To Hope
Chris Hedges believes that, when a civilization crumbles, the idiots assume positions of responsibility. He writes: The idiots take over in the final days of crumbling civilizations. Idiot generals wage…
Rona Ambrose and the Assault On Harjit Sajjan
The grotesque chicken hawk Rona Ambrose has disgraced herself so many times it's almost impossible to keep a body count.Whether demanding that we should drop more bombs on one country…
Funny … not a peep on the right about Jason Kenney stumping for a Liberal
PHOTOS: Sandra Jansen, back in the day when she never imagined she’s be anything but a Tory. Below: Jason Kenney, leader today of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta; Rachel…
Deep thought
Some people are concerned about the Senate’s self-definition as a council of owls seeking to keep less-privileged citizens from governing in their own interests. But have they considered this might…
Infighting Amongst Canadian Islamophobes: Part 1
This past Saturday ARC reported that the Canadian chapter of the Soldiers of Odin had broken away from the Finnish parent organization because after basically two years of being presented…
This week’s column: a Dear Kevin letter
Dear Kevin: At least Michael Ignatieff moved back here. You know what I mean, Mr. Disembark Tank. You’re Just Leaving. As expected. As planned. As such, I was going to…