Tonight’s tonic: “Debunking three big myths about bike lanes” by Taylor C. Noakes, a public historian and independent journalist. I couldn’t agree more with these facts. Enough of the neo-con…
Monday’s election results will look like a real-life episode of HBOs Succession, only with a lot less profanity. No one can say with any certainty how Monday’s provincial election will…
This and that for your Thursday reading. – David Wallace-Wells writes that the U.S.’ neoliberal political consensus may finally have dissolved – though that possibility is of little comfort when…
It’s funny. Also sad, because it’s so believable. thebeaverton.com/2023/05/ucp-promises-to-build-giant-gas-powered-fans-to-clear-alberta-skies/ Smoke over Calgary and Regina. pic.twitter.com/a0lFKFh3Vs — John Klein (@JohnKleinRegina) May 22, 2023
#LegalTweetoftheDay: ‘Your whole life on hold’: As feds fail to fill judicial vacancies, Ontarians are waiting years for civil hearings #law #legal #lawtwitter via @TorontoStar https://tinyurl.com/2fwvjzr7 – Garry J. Wise,…
Earlier this month, Navdeep Bains, who was Justin Trudeau’s minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development from 2015 to 2021, announced he had taken on a new position as chief…
I am beginning to think that those who travel to Florida to live or play are either living in ignorance or engaged in some sort of massive cognitive dissonance. How…
Kent Monkman, “The Scream.” Etching copper plate, 2017. Courtesy Kent Monkman Studio. On May 23, 2023 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police celebrated its 150th anniversary and kicked off a series…
The best time to time to prepare your Last Will is “right now.” The end product is only half the benefit. You also benefit from taking stock of all your…
She was a force of nature. A powerhouse. She had many lives, transcending all of the usual music-industry categories. We will all miss her. Allan has a really nice tribute…
Bonnie Crombie — the mayor of Mississauga — wants to lead the Liberal Party of Ontario. Martin Regg Cohn writes: Crombie made big news last week as the mighty mayor…
Those frisky felines are at it again! This time one of them is dishing out advice on how to improve your working life by communicating and acting with others. Jorts…
When I’m not ranting about Covid and climate change, I’m biking, reading, writing, and watching shows and movies. Tons of movies. Right now Monday mornings start with Yellowjackets as an…
When I taught civics and we discussed Canada’s immigration policy, that we typically take in about 250,000 newcomers each year, but over 600,000 apply, many students would suggest we need…
Is it better to malign others than to stand on how we might do things? Is it better to use silly slogans of derision than to delve into the mysteries…
The circus came to the steps of the Alberta Legislature yesterday. The Pawlowski Bros. and Preachers and Press Corps Circus, that is, for lack of a better name. Artur Pawlowski…
Professor Robert Reich is a public affairs commentator published in a broad range of forums. His Substack platform is always worth reading. A recent entry argues that that under Elon…
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Emmett Macfarlane discusses how the stakes in Alberta’s election are no less than democracy and the rule of law – as Danielle Smith…
Just for fun, I have now added “quote of the day” to the right sidebar now. And thanks to Owen Gray’s Northern Reflections, the excellent blog where I first saw…
#LegalTweetoftheDay: Largest LGBTQ group in U.S. warns about travel to Florida #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CBCNews https://tinyurl.com/y2pdsy7f – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit…
