There are no Words for It…..
Daphne Bramham: Susan Point an artist for the ages (with video) Her work adorns manhole covers, police cars, Olympic oval and welcomes visitors to Museum of Anthropology BY DAPHNE BRAMHAM,…
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Reflections on Defections….
ANALYSIS MP Glenn Thibeault’s defection leaves the NDP feeling ‘hurt’ Sudbury MP’s decision to join provincial Liberals leaves former party searching for answers By Rosemary Barton, CBC News Posted: Dec…
So Long, It’s Been Good to Know You, Libby…..
Libby Davies, NDP deputy leader, won’t run in 2015 CBC News Posted: Dec 12, 2014 1:26 PM ET Last Updated: Dec 12, 2014 7:39 PM ET Having watched Ms. Davies…
Penalty and Entitlement….
Bill Cosby’s pound cake, Ferguson and the dubious politics of personal responsibility The cases are unrelated, but there are parallels. The power of the accused is set against the credibility…
One Nation Under the Fascists’ Heel
Israeli cabinet approves legislation defining nation-state of Jewish people Opponents say proposed law would reserve ‘national rights’ for Jews and not for minorities that make up 20% of population Peter…
Keeping Remembrance Day in My Own Way….
Gap’s ‘Remembrance Day deal’ not appropriate, Toronto veteran says ‘The point is not to exploit and profit from this day,’ says Cpl. Chuck Krangle CBC News Posted: Nov 10, 2014…
Coalition of Progressives: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
http://montrealsimon.blogspot.ca/2014/11/why-progressives-may-soon-be-forced-to.html The usual desultory conversations have been making the media rounds regarding a Liberal/NDP coalition…yet the typical trivial fracas in Parliament seems to be vetoing the idea before it hits…
Door #1 or Door #2….
BC Ferries fare hikes may go ahead if Nanaimo-Horseshoe Bay changes can’t, warns CEO Service cuts, fare increases — or larger subsidies: BC Ferries says options limited going forward CBC…
Money for Nothin’ and Your Work for Free…
Poloz’s prescription for unemployed youth: Work for free TAVIA GRANT The Globe and Mail Published Tuesday, Nov. 04 2014, 12:40 PM EST Last updated Tuesday, Nov. 04 2014, 7:03 PM…
November Is the Cruelest month…
Unable to find affordable housing, 82-year-old living in Victoria shelter SARAH PETRESCU / TIMES COLONIST OCTOBER 29, 2014 09:58 PM All I want is a room somewhere Far away from…
A Bridge Too Close?
Gabriola Island Bridge project prompts new opposition from residents Bridge-Free Salish Sea group plans to mount a petition campaign to gauge concerns over proposed bridge CBC News Posted: Oct 29,…
The Cheat Is On…
Fake Revenue Canada Agency website used in online scam Katherine Murray thought she was applying to get the B.C. teachers’ strike support payment CBC News Posted: Oct 28, 2014 6:24…
Morphing Tragedy into Terror: the Harper Agenda
Canada won’t be cowed by terrorism, or by a draconian response to its threat The Ottawa shooting requires a measured reaction. We won’t let this society be divided into ‘us…
Harper’s Zipper: Stuck Again
ANALYSIS Conservatives’ copyright law changes could backfire Does the government really want to trigger a debate over the use of political attack ads? By Kady O’Malley, CBC News Posted: Oct…
BC’s Future Goes Back to the Past…
Temporary foreign workers needed for B.C.’s future, says premier Christy Clark: ‘There’s going to be a spurt in the number of workers that are required.’ By Tamsyn Burgmann, The Canadian…
Your Call Is, Truly, Unimportant to Us, Stay on the Line..or Hang Up, we Don’t Care…
Customer service is becoming more Kafkaesque by the day Companies like to deflect problems with call-centre bureaucracy then use social media to show they’re just like us. They’re not Oscar…
Take the Keys and Lock ‘Em Up…..
Lock up chronic runaways to keep them safe: Winnipeg police officer The longer they are on the street, the worse it becomes for them, says Supt. Danny Smyth CBC News…
Vancouver Sun: Let’s Give ‘Em Subban to Talk About…
Vancouver Sun’s Jordan Subban photo caption sparks outrage Newspaper posted photo online calling Vancouver Canuck ‘dark guy in the middle’ CBC News Posted: Sep 24, 2014 7:41 AM PT Last…