The Ghastly Return of Stephen Harper
I know this may be hard to believe, but after attacking Stephen Harper almost every day for almost ten years, my memories of him and his grim decade of darkness…
2018
How Kinder Morgan Could Sue Canada In a Secretive NAFTA Tribunal
All hell is breaking loose over the Trans Mountain pipeline. On Sunday, Kinder Morgan announced it was putting all “non-essential spending” on hold until it could be guaranteed “clarity on…
Silver IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for The Fatness!
Hey, hey, The Fatness won a Silver in the humor category of the 30th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award™ These awards aren’t well-known generally, but they’re quite prestigious and valuable…
The Law And Wisdom
Tom Walkom writes that, when it comes to the Trans Mountain pipeline, the Trudeau government has the law and the constitution on its side: The proposed Trans Mountain heavy-oil pipeline…
Productive Companies Include Workers on Their Board
Since the late 1970s (coinciding with the rise of neoliberalism) wages have stagnated while executive pay keeps rising. This has led to inequality being one of the largest issues facing…
Donald Trump isn’t just an asshole
…he’s the biggest fucking idiot in the history of the world. Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. Get ready Russia, because they will be…
Council Made Its Decisions on the Kingsway Projects – What Happens Next?
Last night, Greater Sudbury Council approved four applications made by 1916596 Ontario Limited, to add three new land use permissions to an industrial subdivision on the Kingsway. Two amendments (one…
On Extra Time and IEP Designations
We administered the literacy test yesterday with one new twist that most teachers weren’t privy to until the previous evening: There would be no specific accommodations for students with IEPs…
Has anybody seen Jagmeet?
This is becoming ridiculous. The New Democratic Party of Canada has to have some leadership. Without leadership, it is going to become the forgotten party and the efforts of many…
Norway’s national wealth fund
Norway sets aside proceeds from oil and gas production and now has an investment fund worth 8,140 billion NOK, which is about $1.3 trillion Canadian. Given the present population, that’s…
University top brass salaries capped; David Suzuki to get honourary degree from U of A! Stand by for fireworks!
PHOTOS: High-profile B.C. environmentalist, scientist, author and broadcaster David Suzuki. Below: Alberta Advanced Education Minister Marlin Schmidt, University of Alberta President David Turpin (Photo: The Gauntlet), and United Conservative Party…
Racists, Homophobes, Misogynists, Islamophobes, and Sleep Rob Anders Heading To Calgary April 13 – 15
A who’s who of racists, homophobes, and Islamophobes will be in Calgary this Friday through Sunday to participate in an event organized by the Calgary Street Church, a group with…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Clutching cats.
BP Offshore Rig Moves to Nova Scotia Coast Before Drill Permits Granted
Despite not yet receiving a final approval for drilling, BP Canada is in the process of moving an offshore drilling rig to the southeast coast of Nova Scotia for a…
ResoluteReader: Stephen Basdeo – The Life & Legend of a Rebel Lead…
ResoluteReader: Stephen Basdeo – The Life & Legend of a Rebel Lead…: Stephen Basdeo’s book is a fascinating study of the cultural impact of one of England’s most famous rebels:…
Andrew Scheer and the Fake Conservatives
It's easy to forget that the Con leadership race that Andrew Scheer won, was tainted by widespread allegations of vote rigging and membership fraud.And that even a few days before…
There’s an Affidavit Worth Reading
The Mango Mussolini called it nothing less than “an attack on America.” Really, Donnie? I just don’t see it. What got Trump’s feathers ruffled was FBI raids on the offices…
Show Us "The Science" Justin, or, A Feeble Prime Minister Gets His Marching Orders.
A Texas pipeline company and a provincial premier whose days are numbered have given Canada’s dodgy prime minister his marching orders. Justin Trudeau knows he’s been bitchslapped good. He’s even…
Ugly graphic
…but a beautiful trend line, if you are Mr. Ford or Ms. Horwath. The graphic is a little ugly, but it tells a story that's ugly (if you're a Wynne…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Matthew Yglesias examines the direct effects of social programs, and finds there’s every reason to invest more in them: Mercury emissions (mostly…