An open letter to Democrats: call Doug.
Dear Democrats: call Doug Ford. Doug, in case you are unfamiliar with him, is the Premier of Canada’s most populous province, Ontario. He’s a populist in the true sense of…
2024
portland and on to seattle (days 9 and 10)
A man walks into a bookstore...Powell's, and this time we mean itOn Wednesday, we felt well enough to spend quality time in Powell's. Not that anything could have kept Allan…
Righteous student activism and evolving anti-Palestinian reprisal in Canada
Scenes from the People’s Circle for Palestine at King’s College Circle on the University of Toronto campus, May 10, 2024. Photo by Can Pac Swire/Flickr. It’s been a (deservedly) judgment...
Legal News Post of the Day: July 4, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Now-banned Raptors player Jontay Porter will be charged in betting case, court papers indicate #law #legal #LegalNews via @CTVNews https://bit.ly/45TPjFQ - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law…
What The Transcript Shows
My previous post addressed a concern that the media are writing narratives for us, telling us what to think, creating a consensus that may be at variance with reality. I…
Paul Adam on Wills and Estates: Making Your Last Will
If you're making the Last Will there are 4 things that you should think about. 1. 1. Who do I want to leave my property to after I pass away?…
King Donald
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declared that the American President -- and they were writing about Donald Trump -- is King. Jennifer Rubin writes:Writing for the majority, Chief…
King Donald
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declared that the American President -- and they were writing about Donald Trump -- is King. Jennifer Rubin writes:Writing for the majority, Chief…
Justice minister reverses course, says funding will be extended while negotiations with Legal Aid Alberta continue
Mickey Amery’s statement means legal aid will not end next week in Alberta, but sure sounds as if the impasse over government control continues.
Watch what the BC NDP does, not what they say
So BC taxpayers currently paying close to $3 billion a year in carbon tax must result in lower production of natural gas, right? Maybe not.
When the president does it, it’s legal
After resigning in disgrace over the infamous Watergate affair, President Richard Nixon told an interviewer,... The post When the president does it, it’s legal first appeared on Views from the…
Major “13 Keys” predictor for U.S. Presidential election shows both Joe Biden or Kamala Harris will beat Donald Trump
Renowned U.S. historic Allan Lichtman, whose famous "13 Keys" predictor of U.S. presidential elections has correctly predicted the outcomes in every U.S. election since the 1980s (with one exception in…
Legal News Post of the Day: July 3, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Judge grants U of T injunction to clear pro-Palestinian encampment from downtown Toronto campus #law #legal #LegalNews via @CTVNews https://bit.ly/4d4QQvh - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law…
fun with flu in portland (day 8)
Portland is Food Truck CityOn Monday, while we were driving to Portland, Allan was already sick, and by the time we were settled in our room, I was sick, too.…
Plant Based Diet Connected to Lower COVID-19 Rates
It’s been years that we’ve been living with COVID-19 and it looks like we missed the window to fully eradicate it, which means we need to adapt our lifestyles to…
Wise Law’s Employment #LawFact of the Day: Were You Terminated with Cause?
It is very difficult for employers to prove "just cause" for termination, unless there is evidence of gross or willful misconduct like theft, fraud, or intentional dereliction of duties.To establish…
Trumping Democracy
On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its split ruling in the jarringly ironic case, “Trump v. United States” in which the former President claimed immunity from…
Get off our lawn
Why a Superior Court judge ordered the University of Toronto pro-Hamas occupiers out: it’s private property. Simple.
Today’s News: Moving on from Biden?
As the days pass after Biden's disastrous debate, I'm reading more stories from people I respect, saying that Biden needs to withdraw from the presidential race. For a time after…
UCP ends funding deal with Legal Aid Alberta; province’s legal aid system could cease operations next Tuesday
Government malice or incompetence? The jury is still out on that question.