Episode 72: The COVID 18 and the Curriculum Catastrophe
Alberta politics moves at a mile a minute and there’s no time to waste. On this episode of the Daveberta Podcast, we dive into the United Conservative Caucus rebellion against…
April 2021
Hundreds of maskless demonstrators, apparently none from GraceLife congregation, protest COVID-defiant church’s closing
Several hundred mostly maskless protesters packed the rural road in front of GraceLife Church southwest of Edmonton Sunday to protest against the closing last Wednesday of the Edmonton-area church by…
Does Mr Kenney Lie Awake at Night?
“With respect to MLAs who have stated their position, in this province we believe in freedom of speech. We believe in democracy.” – Jason Kenney after 16 UCP MLAs challenged…
Covidiot Roundup
I see that #COVIDIOTS is trending on Twitter. Here are a few nuggets I gleaned: H/t @alkorin H/t DaddY H/t Sass Chit Amen, brethren. Recommend this Post
Paving paradise
Forests provide Canadians a wealth of benefits that go beyond providing jobs and income. Forests provide habitat for living things, fight flooding, keep us cool, feed us, heal us and…
2021 NDP convention day three: Party offers roadmap for a better Canada
Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh speaks at his party’s convention on Sunday, April 11, 2021. To read Christo’s full coverage of the 2021 NDP convention, click here. The 2021 NDP…
we movie to canada: wmtc annual movie awards, 2020-21 edition
Like everyone in the time of Covid, I’m watching a lot! I’m also reading a lot and walking more than ever, so I have zero qualms about an increase in…
On giveaways
It seems that our former Lib MP is chuffed about the corporatized FCL’s takeover of the assets of True North Renewable Fuels. But Regina’s citizens may have some questions. After…
New Hot Nasties track!
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Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Anya Zoledziowski discusses how we’re only facing a third wave of COVID-19 due to avoidable political choices, while the Globe and Mail’s…
Third wave of COVID-19 crashes over Vancouver Island
Originally published by https://www.capitaldaily.ca Rise of variants was predictable, expert says By Brishti Basu Apr 10, 2021 After escaping the brunt of COVID-19 illnesses and fatalities for most of last…
Oh Dear. The Cons Aren’t Con Enough for the Ol’ Ex-Con, Connie.
Erin O’Toole is an utter failure. Such is the verdict of former Canadian and disgraced life peer, Lord Conrad of Piddle Puddle. Connie laments that the last truly successful Tory…
What to keep, and what to trash: an old man’s dilemma
As regular readers (yeah, that’s you … admit it) know, your humble scribe turned 65 in February. In the course of three score and five years, I have accumulated a…
Canada: Ten things to know about the federal role in housing policy
I’ve written a 750-word overview of the federal role in housing policy. The English-language version is here: https://nickfalvo.ca/canada-ten-things-to-know-about-the-federal-role-in-housing-policy/ The French-language version is here: https://nickfalvo.ca/canada-dix-faits-saillants-sur-le-role-du-federal-en-matiere-de-politique-du-logement/
Calling On The Ghosts
When Justin Trudeau came to power six years ago, he vowed that his party would not be the same old Liberal Party. Susan Delacourt writes: Once upon a time, Trudeau…
Requiem for the Beer Store?
It was mentioned yesterday that the Beer Store in Ontario is supposed to be losing money. Well tough cookie! If you follow the bouncing ball of this story, you might…
Anarchism, Political Philosophy & D&D
Yes, I do love to play D&D once a week with my boy of fifteen. It’s great fun for us both, and I feel no need to apologize for it…