Andrew Scheer’s big National Energy Corridor idea sure sounds a lot like NEP 2.0
Now that we are in the midst of a closely fought federal election campaign, it’s interesting to see the Conservative Party of Canada is open at least to some of…
September 2019
How Much Damage Can Trump Still Inflict? Ask Chris Hedges.
Chris Hedges, quite predictably, looks at the impeachment drama underway in Washington with a “pox on both their houses” attitude. When it comes to corruption he considers Democrats and Republicans…
Who Is The Real Andrew Scheer And What Else Is He Hiding?
In just three weeks Andrew Scheer, who is leading in the polls, could become the new Prime Minister of Canada.And we still know so little about who he really is,…
Hate March Targets Toronto Gay Village
To understand what happened in Toronto this Saturday one should be familiar with Skokie, Illinois. In both 1977 and 1978, the National Socialist Party of America attempted to march in…
Nightlife
I left it to chance I never should’ve let this get so far out of hand. But I’ll do anything to not be alone ’cause when I’m alone you know…
Eureka! An Idea Whose Time Has Come.
Canadian scientists may have come up with a solution to the perils of the Tar Sands – turn that hazmat sludge, a.k.a. bitumen, into hydrogen, on site. Hydrogen, even if…
"It Is Not Fair"
H/t Greg PerryI suspect the following letter by a young person expresses the angst of an entire generation: I had hoped my final years in high school would go smoothly.…
Beyond Meat Burgers Are A Fraud
The junk food industry has a new product they are offering in exchange for your health and finances. Using strategies to position it as a healthy alternative for natural meat,…
Wondering Why This Is Such a Dreary, Dull Election?
I’ve spoken with several people who wish “none of the above” was an option on this year’s ballot. They know that, come October 24th, Canada will be in the hands…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Gary Mason worries that Canada has become so accustomed to prioritizing fossil fuels over the habitability of our planet as to make…
Our Kids Are Starting a Climate Revolution. Let’s Join Them Before It’s Too Late
The September 20 to 27 worldwide climate week is a dream-come-true, a fairytale of sorts, a week which is tailor-made for climate activists. Just a year ago, who could…
Re-engaging after yesterday’s hateful march against my own community in Toronto and the inspired counter-protest
I haven’t written anything here since June when I expressed my new love and support for Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren (a love and support that has only grown stronger.)…
Certain Days Calendar Launch with Matt Meyer and Friends
Freedom for Political Prisoners and the Fight Against Imperialism and White Supremacy: A Certain Days Calendar Launch with Matt Meyer and Friends WHEN: Wednesday October 9, 6:30-8:30pm WHERE: 1440 Rue…
Democracy Is Alive and Kicking
The last few years have given Democracy a rough ride. But last week, Robin Sears writes, we learned that Democracy is not down for the count: Early on Tuesday, by…
The Over-Analyzed Election.
It’s a circus on the hustings. It is like somebody tossed a cherry bomb into the outhouse. Everybody has an opinion to lay on you as to what is happening…
A Better Man, by Louise Penny, tops Audreys Books Edmonton Fiction Bestseller List for week ended Sept. 22
Here are the lists of the top 10 fiction and non-fiction titles sold in Edmonton during the week ended Sept. 22, 2019. The lists are compiled by Audreys Books and…
Sept. 28:The News is Greta and young people…….
Perhaps our last chance to save this Earth…_______________________________________________________________ https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-set-to-indict-netanyahus-alleged-co-conspirators-with-bribery-report/ https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/netanyahu-to-be-charged-with-bribery-pending-hearing-1.6961872 Israel’s Netanyahu has long been suspected – and more than suspected – of bribery and massive corruption. Indeed, a major…
And if you vote for his party, you are condoning racism. It’s that simple.
Justin Trudeau. What an embarrassment. He is #NotAsAdvertised. pic.twitter.com/7UwMGH5iR8 — Conservative Party (@CPC_HQ) September 28, 2019
Intent V Reality
The over the top coverage of the dress and makeup of a young fellow at a party some 20 years ago has reached the point of a media frenzy, whilst…