Today’s news: Just some weekend stuff
No particular theme today – so let’s get going! Too late, Candice – that ship has sailed: WHAT?#CPC leader Candice Bergen is worried about this? “And lastly I promised caucus…
May 2022
Gwynne Dyer’s Money Is On Ukraine
It’s been a challenge to make much sense out of Putin’s illegal war on Ukraine. After stunning successes by the Ukrainians against the invading Russian forces, Putin pulled back, appointed…
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Naomi Grimley, Jack Cornish and Nassos Sylianou report on the World Health Organization’s recognition that COVID-19 deaths far exceed official totals, while Sheryl…
Saturday Photo: It’s in Bloom…..
Until this spring I’ve killed all the orchids that have passed through our doorway. Can grow a lot of other things, particularly those from dry and mild places like lantana,…
My latest: dog catches car
What happens when the dog catches the car? You know what we mean: dogs sometimes chase after passing cars, but they never really catch them. The cars are faster than…
A Dark Future
The Conservatives held their first leadership debate this week. And, if it showcased the future of the party, that future will be dark, indeed. Susan Delacourt writes: Jean Charest, the…
rebecca traister, 2019: "our fury over abortion was dismissed for decades as hysterical"
Rebecca Traister, writing in New York magazine in 2019: Which is why I am almost as mad at many on the left, theoretically on the side of reproductive rights and…
Today’s News: Children of Ukraine
Mother’s Day is coming up so here are some photos I have been collecting showing some of the children in Ukraine: 7-year-old Angelina, just arrived from Russian-occupied territory pic.twitter.com/3jxeI8FcXd —…
Del Duca Emerges.
Met liberal leader Steven Del Duca the other day. He was not what I expected. He turns out to be a modest man in a rough and tumble business. I…
Jason Kenney attempts to show he’s still relevant with risible legal intervention in Emergencies Act challenges
What’s that annoying buzz? Justice Minister Tyler Shandro, the latest occupant of Alberta’s revolving-door justice minister’s office (Photo: Alberta Newsroom/Flickr). It’s too early in the reluctant Alberta springtime for it…
The Convoy Party’s Disastrous Debate
I missed yesterday's Con leadership debate live on TV. I forgot it was on, and by the time I remembered it was over. And for a while I was sorry.…
Musical interlude
Shallou – Here
Perhaps the party of Lincoln isn’t dead yet
The Republicans backing Trump again would be the definition of insanity. Who said that, you ask. A Democrat perhaps? Or a journalist? An academic? No, as hard to believe as…
On Abortion Law In Canada
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, this is just my personal exploration of the legal landscape in Canada and how it differs from that of the US. The decision in…
Legal Tweet of the Day: May 6, 2022
#LegalTweetoftheDay: All internet service providers in US must block 3 pirate streaming sites, federal judge rules #law #legal #lawtwitter via @ABAJournal https://bit.ly/3ynVcwa – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto…
#SKNDPLDR: Membership Deadline
I’ll be posting more about the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership race in the days to come, including putting together candidate profiles and updating my campaign reference page. For those interested in…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Vaibhav Upadhyay and Krishna Mallela discuss the development of new COVID-19 vaccines, and the hope that they’ll offer more protection as variants continue…
the end of roe and how we got here
With the unprecedented leak of the SCOTUS draft brief, and official confirmation of the politicization of the Court, we see the final nails pounded in Roe v. Wade — a…
Israel lobby tries again to disrupt Canadian Palestinian solidarity
Palestinian-Canadian activist Khaled Barakat. Image courtesy Al Mayadeen. The Israel lobby has launched yet another odious and hypocritical attack. They are calling on the federal government to expel Palestinian-Canadian activist…
How’s The Brand Doing?
In the last Ontario election, the Liberal brand was toxic. The party wound up with seven seats — not enough for official party status. This election will be a real…