Senate scandal, international edition
The newspaper of record notices. To wit: “It began as a seemingly mundane dispute over expense claims from four members of Canada’s Senate, an appointed body rife with patronage and…
Warren
Twenty years ago today
I looked for an hour, and couldn’t find a single Canadian newspaper front page on the Internet. Figures. So this will have to do. (If you can find one, please…
One more reason why Justin Trudeau deserves to be Prime Minister
Read this: “For me to criticize my Prime Minister while I’m on a foreign visit is just not the way I was raised,” said Mr. Trudeau, who is a staunch…
The chamber for self-interested second thought
The reason why so many Senators – including Conservative ones – are now speaking out against suspending Duffy, Wallin and Brazeau without pay? Because there’s a big Senate-wide audit out…
Toronto needs a mayor: tomorrow’s Star front page
The police have fully turned against him. Have a nice day, Your Worship.
Hot Nasties reviewed by The Revue!
To wit: Don’t you just love vinyl reissues of vinyl treasures from the ancient past? Ugly Pop Records has made a business of reissuing a whack of old gems, including…
Anchorman Two trailer, right here
The movie isn’t coming out until December 20. So, if you need me, just look for the unshaven, emaciated form huddled in a sleeping bag outside your local theatre, eating…
Toronto needs a mayor: Rob Ford has written numerous letters for criminals
Source? His own brother. “Mayor Rob Ford has penned ‘numerous’ letters for criminals: Doug Ford.” That’s the headline in the Sun, right here. Rob Ford claims he opposes “hug a…
Toronto needs a mayor: Ford says convicted thug had “exceptional leadership skills” – on letterhead
He’s had convictions for threatening death to one woman, and assault and threatening bodily harm to a second woman. He entered into a peace bond with a third woman who…
Don Lenihan and “open goverment”
I have read Lenihan’s stuff, and I always try and listen to him speak. I believe he’s one of the smartest guys around when it comes to making Canadian democracy…
Toronto needs a mayor: Ford supports convicted murderer
You can’t even make this shit up, anymore. Why doesn’t Rob Ford go and join his cronies behind bars, where they all seem to be found? He’d be happier, and…
l’Affaire Duffy/Harper: motive is everything
A well-known columnist asks a question. A little-known columnist responds. I don’t understand why everyone is puzzling over Mike Duffy’s motive, here. It’s simple: revenge. If they are going to…
The truth about the gas plants
Wow. Oakville mayor Rob Burton has just published a fascinating timeline on his website. If you care about Ontario politics – if you care about the truth – you should…
In Tuesday’s Sun: how the Opposition can use CETA to win votes
Compared to 1988’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA), this year’s Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is getting a pretty easy ride. In 1988, Liberal leader John Turner vowed to “tear…
Toronto needs a mayor: “I’m so f**king mad at you”
Joe Warmington is a colleague of mine at the Sun, and someone who I like and trust a great deal. And that’s not just me. Joe is respected by many…
Day Five: Warren’s still a free man!
Censorship opponent Mark Bourrie’s efforts notwithstanding, I still have yet to hear from the police, the Crown or anyone else, for that matter. I’m sure it’s just because the police…
So, this means all the political parties are going to immediately stop using personal email accounts to do business, right?
Right? Don’t raise expectations you can’t exceed, Chretien used to tell us. Some people should heed that advice, but they won’t.
Prime Minister James Moore?
I’m not sure he wants or needs my thumbs up, but I agree with Tim’s piece in this morning’s Hill Times bulletin: James Moore would indeed made for a formidable…
Jack and Bobby
I just got these at an antiques place we always stop at, in Brighton. I’m going to send a picture of this to Bobby Jr.