Charest Will Win
I’m calling it right now. A Liberal minority government. Polls show that the PQ is leading right now with the support of those alienated by Charest’s stance on education and…
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CTV: Ontario education minister to woo young teachers
Why is the Ontario education minister, planning to make an announcement today? It’s because the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario is starting its annual general meeting today in Toronto. I…
An online campaign for workers’ Rights: Light the flame for workers’ human rights
I belong to an organizartion called Labour Start, an organization that takes action to try to expose/prevent/correct horrible situations for workers the world over. The particular situation I want to…
On confirmation bias
Doug Natelson has done an outstanding job at debunking a ridiculous charge of confirmation bias allegedly affecting a recent study of climate change. Such a charge is put forth in…
romney introduces paul ryan as "next President of the United States". Plus 12 things to know about ryan.
While Mitt’s follies continue, opposition research is off to a rocking start. Think Progress has put up a dozen examples showcasing Paul Ryan’s political ideology. No doubt, the tea baggers…
Underlooked Stephen Harper quotes P5: Canadian indepedence
Part 5 of underlooked Stephen Harper quotes. Part one, two, three and four here. Quebec and Americanism/Corporatism And ironically, says Mr. Harper, that same aspect of Quebec’s social distinctiveness is…
Tony Genco is the Ontario PC candidate in Vaughan
Ah, the dog days of summer. Nothing like a couple of byelections to get you back in business. I figured that since Genco already lost as a Liberal and then…
According to Walt Wawra the world is a place in need of infinitely more guns
If you were still wondering about the differences between Canada and the US, in terms of gun culture and other stuff, this might explain a few things… According to his…
Stephen Harper finds Science – Well Not Really
Could it be that Prime Minister Harper has discovered the existence of science? The headlines across the country are declaring the PM says that “Science, not politics, will determine outcome”.…
PQ Proposes New Language Law!
The PQ leader Pauline Marois is proposing new language laws and a her version of secularism. Both of which will make Quebec much worse off. The new Language laws or…
A little Air Time on CBC
So, Rob Ford is in hospital with “Asthma and swallowing issues” according to CBC and other news sources, and I just happened to be wandering the farmer’s market outside Toronto…
CFRC: A debate on community radio in Kingston
This past February, I wrote an article for the Queen’s Journal on a proposal by the the AMS Board of Directors (the student government body at Queen’s University) to restructure…
Akaash Maharaj – Globe and Mail: False Flags and True Principles
On the injustice of Tiffany Foster’s disqualification from the London 2012 Olympics. This is more than a fight over the treatment of a single athlete. This is more than a…
Canadian Government to extend EI benefits to families of seriously ill children
The Canadian Government announced today that Employment Insurance (EI) benefits will be extended to families of seriously ill children. It will allow parents or legal guardians of minor children with…
Charest Strategy: Family!
Jean Charest new proposal to give parents who send their kids to public primary school will get 100 dollars every year helps many people, because Many parents today are having…
P.S.A !…Chick-Felays is NOT Chick-fil-A! Know Your Target!
People, please! It’s protesting 101. Know who it is you are upset with. While your intentions may be noble, your approach is objectionable. Imagine a business owner having customers walk…