On This Thanksgiving Day
Clearly, we have much to be grateful for. H/t Greg Perry Recommend this Post
2017
Right Wing Lunacy
There has always been lunacy on the political right. In the 1950’s it found expression in the John Birch Society, which accused President Eisenhower of being a communist agent. William…
Who killed Energy East?
There seems to be a lot of blame going around this weekend. The politicians are roasting each other. The environmentalists are giving heart-felt thanks and the rest of Canadians wonder…
Donald Trump and the Road to World War III
In one of my last posts I asked the following question: Is Donald Trump Now Too Mentally Disturbed To Remain In Office?And I concluded that he definitely was.So I'm glad…
Common Sense?
No one needs policies anymore. Everything can be decided by using good ol’ common sense. A group calling itself Common Sense Calgary is telling Calgarians that “the same unions that…
The Return of Stuff Happens, week 38: Trans Canada pulls the plug; Vegas joins the club
Pipeline builder Trans Canada dropped a bomb on the Liberal government on Thursday when it cancelled its $15.7-billion proposed Energy East pipeline, which was designed to carry 1.1-million barrels a…
Tim Hortons in Cancun
Tim Hortons announced they will be opening a Tim Hortons in the country of Mexico. Here are some examples of Canadian and Americans that want the Tim Hortons option during…
Tim Hortons in Cancun
Tim Hortons announced they will be opening a Tim Hortons in the country of Mexico. Here are some examples of Canadian and Americans that want the Tim Hortons option during…
Tim Hortons in Cancun
Tim Hortons announced they will be opening a Tim Hortons in the country of Mexico. Here are some examples of Canadian and Americans that want the Tim Hortons option during…
Macron Leans Further Right as His Popularity Tanks
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That’s a Corker, Indeed. Tennessee Senator Calls Trump White House an "Adult Daycare Center"
Senior Republican Senator for Tennesee, Bob Corker, has had enough. He’s throwing in the towel and won’t stand for re-election. In the meantime he plans to be a thorn in…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Reuters examines how well-being improves when people live in urban areas rather than suburban ones. But Tannara Yelland reminds us that we…
The pigs of liberalism
That’s the title of Ross Douthat’s column in today’s Times. It’s important. Maybe overdue exposure shows that the world has changed, and progressive industries are finally feminist enough to put…
Eating up the Hill: Hunter Schnitzel at Bier Markt
Down the block from the office on Sparks Street is a franchise of Bier Markt, which I would probably visit more often if I liked beer. But I don’t. Sometimes,…
A Truly Alien Nation
This weekend we celebrate with family and friends our Canadian Thanksgiving. As is the custom, we reflect upon the things for which we are grateful, and duly give thanks for…
Andrew Scheer’s Tax Scam Is Finally Being Exposed
For months Andrew Scheer has been able to pull off one of the greatest tax scams in modern Canadian history.With the help of the greedy rich and our shameless Con…
This Is The Way Their World Ends
The American Empire is in decline. Chris Hedges writes that the signs of decay are everywhere: The U.S. economy is being drained by wars in the Middle East and vast…
Donald Trump and the Revenge of Puerto Rico
As I'm sure you know, Donald Trump's visit to Puerto Rico last week was the worst visit by a U.S. president, to any place, ever.He insulted the people of that…
Hepburn’s humour.
Columnist Bob Hepburn must be weaning off the writing habit as he continues for his 30th year at the Toronto Star. Luckily, he has not lost his sense of humour.…