This Book Can Improve Your Creativity
The recently released book, Jam This Game, explores concepts of creativity and creation in the world of game design. You may find it challenging tot be creative on demand and…
February 2022
The Powder Keg Party
Lawrence Martin writes that, if you look at the recent history of the Conservative Party, what happened yesterday shouldn’t be a surprise: Going by the Conservative Party’s current criteria for…
Without care, we lose
Ailén Possamay, “What they call love is unpaid labour,” Buenos Aires, 2019. “How many people around us have burnt out, are depressed or completely overwhelmed by our struggles and family…
The Business of Business.
It was about 40 years ago when I first heard Frank Stronach, creator of Magna International, speak. I liked some of what he said and puzzled over the rest. What…
Occupation of Canada’s national capital by a lawless mob must end forthwith
Am I the only Canadian outside Ottawa who thinks this bullshit in our national capital has gone on long enough? Am I the only Canadian who recognizes that the mob…
Two to Watch
Two possible dark horses for the Conservative leadership job. This is just what I’ve heard from my favourite Tory insider, a guy who has been married to the party since…
RIP the Conservative Party of Canada
It appears the Truck Nuts are about to get a lesson in unintended consequences. While they roll around Ottawa, honking their air horns, demanding that Trudeau meet with them so…
RIP the Conservative Party of Canada
It appears the Truck Nuts are about to get a lesson in unintended consequences. While they roll around Ottawa, honking their air horns, demanding that Trudeau meet with them so…
Alberta’s Grievance Game Backfires
When it comes to playing the grievance game, Jason Kenney is up there with the best of them. Whether it’s Justin Trudeau’s Liberals or environmentalists or non-compliant premiers in other…
My latest: two parties in one
The problem with the Conservative Party of Canada is that it is the Conservative Parties of Canada. That’s the real dilemma facing the Official Opposition. That’s the real reason they…
To Quote Elon Musk, "I Didn’t Know He Was Still Alive."
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier, Brian Peckford, has kept a low profile since he abandoned his North Atlantic homeland for the milder climes at the far side of the country…
O’Toole Out
Well all of political Canada has watching Parliament Hill this morning, as all parties held their respective caucus meetings. With all due respect to all parties, we all know which…
Amnesty report on Israeli apartheid demands debate on Canada’s role
A Palestinian man walks through a major Israel Defense Forces checkpoint at one of the main exits of Bethlehem in the West Bank. Photo by Jill Granberg/Flickr. Israel maintains an…
O’Toole Is Out
Former Tory leader Erin O’Toole is, well, the newest former Tory leader. O’Toole was given the heave-ho by the Conservative caucus. 73 MPs voted for a leadership contest. 45 backed…
Even National Post Sees the Humour
The National Post brought a grin to my face when it published a gallery of candidates to succeed Erin O’Toole should he be turfed today. Poilievre, McKay, Lewis, Rempel, Chong,…
O’TOAST
BREAKING: Confirmed that @erinotoole has lost the vote with 73 members voting against him.https://t.co/oQwGBUGtdW — Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) February 2, 2022 The post O’TOAST first appeared on Warren Kinsella.
Our Oceans Passed a Critical Tipping Point in 2014
Eight years ago the oceans entered a state of extreme heat and there’s no going back. Extreme heat in the world’s oceans passed the “point of no return” in 2014…
Now They’re Extremists?
My jaw dropped a bit when I read, first Coyne, then Ibbitson, decry the Conservative caucus’ descent into extremism. I could be wrong. I read Coyne sometimes and Ibbitson infrequently…
Legal Tweet of the Day: February 2, 2022
#LegalTweetoftheDay: Lawyer is suspended for coaching client using chat function during virtual trial #law #legal #lawtwittervia @ABAJournal – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Thomas Bollyky et al. examine the factors which have led to reducing the spread COVID-19 and resulting harm – with trust in fellow…