More Damage
The damage from the ArriveCan debacle is spreading. Once again, the Trudeau government is paying the price. Michael Harris writes: Apart from the Canadian public, the obvious loser in the…
February 2024
Corporate ownership of media has failed Canadians
For-profit media ownership has decimated journalism in Canada and continues to gouge us with some of the highest prices in the world for telecommunications services such as cellular phones, cable…
Private power’s golden egg cracked in Manitoba
In late January, Manitoba Hydro CEO Jay Grewal said the utility would need new sources of electricity within five or six years. She reiterated a plan to meet new demand…
About Alberta’s Proposed Ban On Trans Athletes
Among the heartless and cruel things that Danielle Smith announced in her "policy package" about parental rights (anti-transgender policy, really), was an absolute ban on transgender women competing in sports…
About Alberta’s Proposed Ban On Trans Athletes
Among the heartless and cruel things that Danielle Smith announced in her "policy package" about parental rights (anti-transgender policy, really), was an absolute ban on transgender women competing in sports…
Rakhi Pancholi’s notion Alberta’s NDP should split from the federal party is a risky idea that should be left undisturbed
Leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi has proposed disaffiliating the Alberta NDP from the federal party to deprive the province’s Conservatives of a talking point they’ll use anyway. NDP leadership candidate Kathleen…
Israel may have the least ‘moral army’ in the world
IDF soldiers in Gaza, February 12, 2024. Photo courtesy IDF Spokesperson’s Unit/Wikimedia Commons. Perhaps the most astonishing response Israel has offered to South Africa’s genocide case at the International Court…
what i’m reading: a first time for everything, delightful autobiographical tween graphic
A First Time for Everything, by Dan Santat, is a perfect tween book. It's funny, sweet, honest, sometimes poignant but not sad. It's a gentle comfort for every kid who…
what i’m reading: a first time for everything, delightful autobiographical tween graphic
A First Time for Everything, by Dan Santat, is a perfect tween book. It’s funny, sweet, honest, sometimes poignant but not sad. It’s a gentle comfort for every kid who…
Saturday Photo: Skating at Parc Outremont
It's been a hard winter here for people who like winter sports. There has been some snow but the temperature has gone up and down and the outdoor ice rinks…
Saturday Photo: Skating at Parc Outremont
It’s been a hard winter here for people who like winter sports. There has been some snow but the temperature has gone up and down and the outdoor ice rinks…
NYC-ABC PP/POW updates February 6, 2024
Click here for the latest compilation of every other week updates. NYC ABC, along with several other individuals and prisoner support crews, now send hard copies to all political prisoners…
My latest: the four horsemen ride again
The horsemen of the apocalypse: everyone has their own. In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament, there are four. The horsemen aren’t explicitly named, but they are believed…
Not To Put Too Fine A Point On It
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Musical interlude
Thornley – Come Again
Friday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material to end your week. – Amy Peng et al. examine the profound positive impact of mask mandates in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario. And Sheena Cruickshank…
Legal Tweet of the Day: February 16, 2024
#LegalTweetoftheDay: Cost of policing protests in Toronto since October near $9M, TPS chief says #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CTVNews http://tinyurl.com/yu8mrtje – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office…