More Police Misconduct – So What Else Is New?
In what is getting to be a far too routine occurrence, more police misconduct has come to light, this time in the Niagara region. A story in The Hamilton Spectator…
Lorne
Asbestos and Politics – The Plight Of Dr. Kellie Leitch
The other day I posted my response to my M.P. on the Canadian export of asbestos, questioning how a man such as he, committed to Christian principles, can really consider…
Can You Help Me With My Complaint Against Sun News Network and Michael Coren?
I am reproducing the correspondence I just received from the CRTC regarding my complaint against Sun Tv regarding Michael Coren's recent racist comments. As you will see from the note,…
Another Ardent Free Enterpriser Seeks A ‘Left-Wing’ solution
In what can be seen as either an act of hubris (Do as I say or I will unleash Ford Nation during the fall election) or an act of desperation…
Is This a ‘Goodbye Charlie Brown’ Moment?
Those with long enough memories will recall a famous confrontation that took place in 1986 between Brian Mulroney, then just nine months into his mandate, and Solange Denis, a senior…
Warren Buffet Speaks Out For Higher Taxation of the Mega-Wealthy
For all who adhere to the mindless mantra that tax increases are job-killers, I highly recommend a New York Times essay penned by Warren Buffet, one of the world's richest…
More Police Brutality
For anyone concerned about police brutality and abuse of power, I urge you to check out the latest posting on Dawg's Blog, which details how Ottawa police beat a sleeping…
The Asbestos Wars – My Respone To The Position Of My Conservative MP
Given Canada's unconscionable ongoing export of death (i.e., asbestos) and given that it is back in the media spotlight thanks to the brave efforts of Michaela Keyserlingk, about whom I…
Asbestos – Part 2
I suspect you have to be of a certain age to appreciate the allusive wit of Graeme McKay's editorial cartoon in today's Spectator. Enjoy!Recommend this Post
The Curse of Canada’s Asbestos Exports
While I have written previously about Canada's ongoing indefensible export of death, also known as asbestos, a story in today's Star puts this abominable practice back into the public consciousness.Entitled…
Michael Coren Violates CRTC Rules On Sun TV With Racist Remark
I was just reading a comment on Dr. Dawg's Blog that makes reference to a recent appearance by Michael Coren on Brian Lilley's show, Byline. In an interview about the…
Toronto Police: True Blue To The End
Anyone who might be concerned that recent events have put a strain on police solidarity can rest easy. In an article in The Star entitled Retiring deputy chief calls G20…
Hamilton Libraries: Something To Answer For
The other day I wrote a post called Hamilton's Vindication, with a link to a story detailing Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina's invitation to author Margaret Atwood to tour the Central…
Vindication For Those Abused By G20 Police Forces
The vast majority of the 1100 people abused, assaulted and arrested as a result of the thuggish actions of the G20 police forces, apparently intent on suppressing Canadians' Charter Rights…
The Ongoing Devolution of Toronto
Perhaps it stems from a sense of inadequacy, a measure of paranoia, or a recognition that when all is said or done, they are just not up to the job,…
Hamilton’s Vindication?
While long regarded as something of a provincial backwater vis-a-vis its 'world-class' cousin 70 kilometres down the highway, the City of Hamilton is surely feeling a measure of cultural vindication…
Christopher Hume’s Modest Proposal To The Ford Brothers
Although my right-wing friends seem to have neither an understanding nor an appreciation of irony (I'm lying - I don't have any right-wing friends), more centered people will enjoy The…
Elizabeth May’s Current Projects
Although I detect a subtext of sarcasm running through the article, Jane Taber's recent piece on Elizabeth May is well-worth a read, as it illustrates a woman involved in a…
Shaking Up The Complacent
If anything will defeat us as a progressive nation, it is the complacency and defeatism of the electorate. Feeling powerless, something I am convinced the extreme right wants us to…
More Nonsense Out Of Toronto Thanks To Ford And His Minions
The lack of critical thinking skills in the public arena is a painful thing to watch. In a story from yesterday's Toronto Star entitled Despite warning, fire chief refuses to…