Balmy Weather At The Pole
Europe is experiencing a cold winter this year. But where we used to take cold weather for granted — the North Pole — something wierd is going on. Jonathan Watts…
February 2018
Leadership 2018: The Non-Prediction
In previous NDP leadership campaigns at both the provincial and federal levels, I’ve compiled regular rankings and/or predictions among the candidates. Needless to say, I haven’t done that for the…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – The Council of Canadians sets out the key numbers in the Libs’ all-talk, no-action federal budget, while David Macdonald highlights its ultimate lack…
Our treasonous council
If Collingwood Council operated at a higher tier or government – say the federal level – they would be called treasonous and taken to court for their culture of deception,…
Diplomatic idiocy
India is only the world’s largest democracy, with whom we are trying to boost trade. No big deal. Keep insulting them, Prime Minister. Dear Canadian government: India’s government formally says…
Candidate Nomination Update: Innisfail-Sylvan Lake by-election and more
Photo: Tom Olsen, Michaela Glasgo, Thana Boonlert, and Nathan Cooper With almost one year left until the next provincial election is expected to be called, potential candidates are continuing to…
Stephen Mandel to lead Alberta Party; probably won’t take Tory insider’s advice to go ‘ultra-left’
PHOTOS: Stephen Mandel, always a natty dresser, was chosen as the leader of the Alberta Party last night. He was dressed more conservatively than in this old picture, though, which…
Teenagers, the destroyer of worlds
And this is why I’m in the middle of writing a trilogy about teenagers: they’re more interesting, and intelligent, and fearless, than any adult. “Facebook announced a decline in daily…
Stephen Mandel wins Alberta Party leadership. Alberta Advantage Party acclaims Marilyn Burns as leader.
Former Edmonton mayor Stephen Mandel, 72, is the new leader of the Alberta Party. Mandel was elected on the first ballot with 66 percent of the vote, defeating Calgary lawyer…
Where Did You Come From, Where Did You Go, Where Did You Come From Carbon Tax Moe?
SOURCE: CBC News: “We’re All in This Together”: Federal Minister Urges Sask. to Sign Climate Plan I know, I know, I’ve been quiet for awhile. Well, we’ll skip any excuses…
Canada Commits Historic $1.3 Billion to Create New Protected Areas
The Trudeau government committed an unprecedented $1.3 billion in Tuesday’s Budget 2018 to protect land and water in Canada over the next five years. The funds will help Canada meet…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Shredding cats.
Conservatives fuming over Omar Khadr lawyer Federal Court appointment.
So this happenned: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s Liberal government has appointed one of Omar Khadr‘s former lawyers as a justice in federal court. The appointment of Toronto-based lawyer John Norris…
Feb. 27: it’s time to wake up.
The U.S. has just increased its trade sanctions on North Korea. It’s doing that just as the Olympic Games that have brought North Korea and South Korea together are ending.…
Governmental pandering and corporate fiction peddling
Following is an item contributed by an In-Sights reader who chooses to be known as “Anonymous.” Most people are unlikely to remember the following… from J. Wellington Wimpy “I’ll gladly…
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN A DISTINGUISHED DOCTOR GOT SICK
Dr. Bernard Lown is 96 and knows a thing or two about health care. He’s a retired professor of cardiology at Harvard and a Nobel prize winner for his ground…
It’s Talking Radical Radio’s Five-Year Anniversary!
Today marks five years since the first episode of Talking Radical Radio appeared. For all of that time, it has been my biggest ongoing project. On a weekly basis, almost…
Are the Russians Coming For You in 2019?
The Globe reports that a NATO researcher is warning the Russians plan to do what they do best and meddle in Canada’s 2019 federal election. The allegations of Russian meddling…
Engagement in a Time of Polarization
I’m preserving my contributions to this online discussion because other people’s discussion boards tend to disappear over time. Also, the course is (I think) hidden behind a login. A Wider…