Doug Ford and Jason Kenney’s Grotesque Love-In
It was supposed to be a joyous occasion, a chance for Jason Kenney to visit Doug Ford and celebrate Kenney's coronation as the new King of Albertonia.And although I never…
May 2019
No More “Real Change” For Organized Labour???
In the 2015 Election the Liberals made many promises that would help mark the “Real Change” that they were running on, that would mark a big difference from the Stephen…
Now, A Word From Premier Doug Orwell
The Ministry of Truth has released the following message from Our Glorious Leader. Widespread distribution is strongly encouraged. My Friends, Citizens of Ontarioland: It has come to My attention that…
Like A Hole In The Head
Jason Kenny is quite a piece of work. Two weeks after being elected premier of Alberta, he was in Ontario, speaking to Ontarians. After all, Kenny was born in Oakville.…
Why we are pissed with politicians.
They are even quantifying just how pissed Canadians are with their politicians these days. It makes sense. And interestingly, we see they are happier with their mayors and councillors. These…
Vindication? Board of Internal Economy renders a Scotch verdict on Jason Kenney’s ethical lapse
CALGARY – Jason Kenney’s been in power for less than a week and already his election promises are falling like dominoes.* Yesterday, another wobbled when the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal…
Saturday Photo: The Front Garden This Summer
Those two round blue things in the middle of the photo are what are called bonhommes à eau here. They’re the valves to turn off the water coming into our…
pupdate: good news
The surgery was a success. The vet was very pleased with how the procedure went, said the joint is in good shape outside of this injury, and Diego did well…
For Insurers, Canada Is a Risky Proposition
Too bad we didn’t spend that 4.5 billion dollars on flood abatement instead of a useless pipeline. Climate change is making insurers wary of Canada. Canada is becoming a riskier…
I’m Glad This Week is About Over
This has been an unusually stressful week on the climate/environment front. Don’t worry, it’ll be back at full bore on Monday morning but at least there’s the weekend (I hope)…
Sorry, Petro-Pimps, the Federal Carbon Tax IS Constitutional – Saskatchewan Court of Appeal
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rejected premier Moe’s claim that the minuscule federal carbon tax is somehow unconstitutional. Almost no one, except that dimwit Moe, thought any court would…
David Suzuki’s Warning – Don’t Rely On the Federal Government When Your Life’s at Stake.
As our environment slides into meltdown, David Suzuki has a word of warning – don’t count on your political leadership to do the right thing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and…
A Brief Window
The New York Times is taking down its paywall – for three days. Happy World Press Freedom Day.
Training for movements
Photo by The Charlatan Many activist spaces these days spend time developing critical analysis through events, writing, and discussion. But as much as we might wish otherwise, sharp analysis doesn’t…
Polymer perversity
I am reminded by everything from my computer keyboard to the more recent fillings in my teeth that there are few substances more ubiquitous than plastic. It litters the land,…
In Historic First, U.K. Parliament Declares a Climate Emergency
“We have no time to waste,” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said. “We are living in a climate crisis that will spiral dangerously out of control unless we take rapid and…
Meanwhile, in India
This is what climate change looks like today in eastern India.
In this PMO, it’s what you don’t know
And they don’t know plenty. It’s been a couple weeks, and I’m still wondering who the fucking genius was who decided it would be a good idea for Justin Trudeau…
Bell Hell
Cancelled the landline phone. Now we have no third party internet. Seems like Bell will have to come to replace the wire. Yes the physical wire belongs to Bell. And…