Reimagine CBC
A new effort that coincides with the Conservatives’ renewed attack on the public broadcaster as Parliament has resumed: “Reimagine CBC.” Leadnow.ca is driving the idea: From the digital revolution to…
Nancy Leblanc
Juxtaposing Harper: OAS version
Harper to the House of Commons, yesterday, when questioned on his proposed cuts to Old Age Security: “Everybody understands that there are demographic realities that do threaten the viability of…
You’re doing it wrong
Newt makes another appeal today on Keystone: Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich spoke directly to Canadians at a campaign stop in Tampa Monday, vowing to kick-start the Keystone XL pipeline…
Friday night
Haven’t been listening to anything new this week so we go with a fave from the past year. This is kind of like two songs in one but sewn together…
The Scottish secession referendum question
Isn’t this a light Friday afternoon blog post? Well, we can’t help what we are interested in and when. Yes, the Scots are having one, in case you have missed…
More on raising the Old Age Security age eligibility
A brief follow-up to yesterday’s post on the possibility of a hike in OAS age eligibility here. Here is the first of many analyses likely to come along now that…
Late night moonwalking
Just too fun to resist. How the Gingrich moon base plan fared in the Republican debate tonight. Predictable responses from his fellow candidates, largely challenging the expense it would represent.…
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Harper is talking pension reform in Davos and one big change could be coming: In the wake of Harper’s speech, it now appears that the Conservative government could be poised…
So Newt wants to build a moon base
I don’t know, these things never seem to end well. Always too many hatches and lasers and super villains around. Where to start with Newt’s big announcement yesterday? It is…
Taking yes for an answer
A bunch of nice national headlines from the last few days. “The Bob Rae bounce: Liberals continue to gain steam.” “Tories Lead, Liberals Gain But Remain in Third Place in…
Let’s not be arresting bloggers in Canada
There’s a case going on in Fredericton, New Brunswick that deserves some attention: “Fredericton blogger's arrest attack on civil liberties.” This blogger, Charles LeBlanc, who blogs here, was arrested last…
The coming public service job losses
There’s a new study out by the CCPA on federal public service job cuts. The study suggests between 11,000 to 22,000 jobs could be lost in the Ottawa area and…
You can call it what you like
Fun exchange from last night’s train wreck Republican debate. Newt looks like he wants to strangle Romney. Seriously.
Clement’s G8 hangover continues
A lot going on in this thorough Canadian Press story on the latest documents to be uncovered relating to the G8 spending in Tony Clement’s riding of Muskoka. I’ll just…
All the action is in Quebec
If you’re like me these days, when you see a story involving the Bloc, you might yawn a little bit and gloss over it. Is it more infighting in the…
Inspirational
Wow, what can you say about Giffords’ spirit and recovery. She is truly inspirational.
Late night
The victory speech by Newt Gingrich in South Carolina last night. If you missed it, there’s a notable mention of Stephen Harper by Gingrich. It happens shortly after the 20…
Dr. Doom on Canada
Nouriel Roubini in the Globe today: What’s your assessment of how well Canada is doing in the current global environment? It’s a mixed picture. The overall fundamentals are better than…
Friday night
“In anticipation for the release of the ‘Mpire‘ LP on January 30th, Moguai has released the first single coincidentally named, ‘Mpire‘ which is an effortlessly stuning powerhouse single! Moguai doesn’t…