Megaproject, 10 years late and 8x original budget
The real need is for the province to appoint a royal commission with broad ability to investigate financial and engineering problems with all megaprojects. The inquiry should be able to…
2024
HAPPY CANADA DAY!
Everyone in the Soapbox family has or is on the verge of a horrible cold; nevertheless we’d like to wish everyone a Happy Canada Day. Canada Day is a day…
Madness. Utter madness.
I remember when the United States was a democracy.
Happy Canada Day! Collective bargaining worked, the WestJet strike is over, and the UCP will need a new reason to complain about Ottawa
It’s quite possible Alberta’s United Conservative Party is disappointed the strike is over.
Happy Canada Day
While I am not one to engage in flag-waving, these days it seems increasingly important to value what we have. Events in other parts of the world show how easily…
Happy Canada Day
While I am not one to engage in flag-waving, these days it seems increasingly important to value what we have. Events in other parts of the world show how easily…
last full day in southern oregon (day 6)
The StoryCorps booth, New York City, 2004Many readers have reached out here or on Facebook with thoughts and comfort about my mother. I appreciate it very much. I know you…
last full day in southern oregon (day 6)
The StoryCorps booth, New York City, 2004Many readers have reached out here or on Facebook with thoughts and comfort about my mother. I appreciate it very much. I know you…
Canada Day 2024
We're grumpy these days. Mr. Poilievre tells us that "Canada is broken." It's Poilievre boilerplate -- over the top and mean. There is much to fix and improve. But there…
Canada Day 2024
We're grumpy these days. Mr. Poilievre tells us that "Canada is broken." It's Poilievre boilerplate -- over the top and mean. There is much to fix and improve. But there…
Today’s news: Hooray for Pride Parades!
The happiest photos ever taken in Canada are from our Pride parades! Here are photos of Toronto's Pride Parade today: As usual, Trudeau was there! 🇨🇦🏳️🌈I STAND WITH TRUDEAU🏳️🌈🇨🇦Happy Pride…
Today’s news: Hooray for Pride Parades!
The happiest photos ever taken in Canada are from our Pride parades! Here are photos of Toronto's Pride Parade today: As usual, Trudeau was there! 🇨🇦🏳️🌈I STAND WITH TRUDEAU🏳️🌈🇨🇦Happy Pride…
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2024-06-30 14:19:00
Ode to Newfoundland
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2024-06-30 14:19:00
Ode to Newfoundland
Christofascists Make Their Move in Oklahoma
The MAGA pseudo-Christians in the USA have recently been making bold moves toward implementing their oppressive theocracy and making Gilead a reality in their states. Louisiana required one of the…
“After all, we only did what we had said we would do…”
All senior public servant involved in the approval or management of megaprojects that consume vast sums should demonstrate detailed knowledge of Professor Flyvbjerg's work. Many works would not be approved…
Clothes Dryers are an indication of the world to come
LG is a South Korean technology company that makes amazing things. They’re a manufacturer of appliances, computers, electronics, speakers, mobile products and HVAC (heating and air conditioning) products. For the…
still in southern oregon (days 4 and 5)
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…
still in southern oregon (days 4 and 5)
The view from hereThe trip so far has been both busy and relaxing. Yesterday we visited a farm where some tiny piglets were a big attraction, as much for my…