Video: Transiting (half of) the Panama Canal
When I decided to visit Panama for the first time for a beach vacation I knew I would not only be sipping rum and cokes by the pool. I couldn't…
July 2026
Updated for 2026: Civic Hatchback vs. LEAF Hatchback
This is a continuation of my series showing what it costs to buy a used EV instead of a comparable used gas car. I think most people have the wrong…
UPDATE: Whose Country Is It, Anyway?
If you have ever watched the movie Whose Life Is it, Anyway?, you will know it is about a man who wants the right to die owing to his quadriplegia.…
Today’s News: Saying "no" to Poilievre and Trump. Plus World Cup Stories
A recent poll that showed Poilievre had narrowed the gap between him and Carney - now he's only 6 points behind, instead of 9.The thing is, this isn't going to…
Megasize credit unions have policies, not memories
From 1956 through 1958, I attended Stillwater Elementary, a small schoolhouse twenty-two kilometres south of Powell River. Its three rooms accommodated six grades, and children were summoned to class by…
Ontario wildfires
The Conservative on fire! Ontario wildfire cartoon selection.
Remembering the Freedom Riders
I do not know Mel Lehan personally, but I have been aware of his altruistic activism for many years. His Facebook posts are usually both entertaining and informative. Recently, he…
The new Guilded Age is here
Is Taylor Swift vulgar? I know I risk invoking the wrath of ‘Swifties’, as her legions of sycophantic fans are known. But yes, I find her vulgar. Not in regard…
Anti-Transgender Hate Arguments
So, the other day, I ran across a new anti-trans group here in Alberta (shocker, I know). This one calls itself "Women and Girls Alberta". As you might expect, they…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Hit the Floor
Simply lying down on the floor can help calm you down if you’re getting overwhelmed. It sounds too good to be true that simply lying down can work, but the…
Poilievre Invokes His Inner Hegseth
At last week’s Calgary Stampede, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre gave a nearly half-hour speech in which he made his case for why he should never be trusted with the keys…
Wednesday Wit: Clips and comments from our Bizarro World. Plus today’s World Cup stories
Anyone who read DC Comics in their youth will likely remember their "Bizarro World" issues.A useful concept, as it turns out -- too many people seem to be living in…
The case for reclaiming Canada’s pension trillions
Oil refinery near Edmonton operated by Suncor Energy. Photo by POD/Flickr. Workers in Canada have accumulated almost $3 trillion in savings managed by public pension funds. That’s more than half...
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Wide-eyed cat.
American separatists
Canadians are by no means alone in having separatists among them. Many countries contain cohorts... The post American separatists first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Video: Dinner boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
I took a few water taxis/ferries while in Bangkok, but also wanted to do a proper tour on the river to see the sites and learn the history. Apparently, there's…
Catching up with the news about Carney and bridges and reports and Ukraine and Trump. Plus World Cup Stories and other sports
Hey, lots of news since Saturday! Gordie Howe Bridge update CTV reports: Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the deal brokered between Canada and the United States to open the…
Video room tour: Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok
In August of 2025 I stayed on Bonvoy points at the Marriott Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel in Bangkok. It's an older property, but well-appointed rooms all with amazing river…
Stay Young By Enjoying Art
Who doesn’t like art? If you find yourself answering “me” to that question then perhaps you should check out different galleries. Recent research has shown that people who regularly engage…