We welcome back an old blog affiliate under new management (in the same family :) )
I’d like to welcome back an old blog affiliate of mine: “Woman At Mile 0”. It’s been 2007 since there was a blogpost on here as she stepped away from…
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New Solar in Ontario
Ontario isn’t as GD senseless as Saskatchewan’s government. They actually have somewhat of a Feed In Tariff program underway. The Ontario Power Authority has just extended its solar feed-in tariff…
Happy Holidays
I thought we’d holiday up the page a bit for the.. uh.. holidays! Happy Holidays/Merry Christmas/Happy New Year to all of our affiliates and readers! Scott PS – No voting…
Another fleet sunk
When financial people mention “sunk costs,” they refer to expenditures that cannot be recovered. Almost 15 years ago, BC politicians learned the investment of hundreds of millions for fast ferries…
#strikefastfood: low-wage workers in 150 cities will strike today
Two years ago, fast-food workers in New York City held a one-day strike. In that historic action, the result of months and even years of organizing, about 200 workers walked…
The Day Stephen Harper Tried to Defend Julian Fantino
I didn't think it was possible for anyone to defend Julian Fantino, after all he has done to our veterans.And after even the PMO thought he was so out of…
More People are Employed in Green Energy Than in the Tar Sands
Despite the fact that the tar sands get more subsidies than green energy solutions in Canada, the green energy providers employ more people. Clean Energy Canada released a report today…
Where Ezra Levant wants to put your kids in the line of fire
Darling of the Canadian right wing, Ezra Levant, has sunk to an even new low. In Ontario a school board has responded to the legitimate concerns for the safety of…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
“Where there is great love, there are always miracles.“ ~Willa Cather *
Alberta by-elections 2014
So the votes are in for the four Alberta provincial by-elections and the winners are, surprise, surprise, the Progressive Conservatives. This can only be seen as a big win for…
RIP Susan Kent Davidson (Skdadl) of POGGE
I was sad to see this obituary. The obituary will name her as being the younger sister of Peter Kent and Arthur Kent – well known Canadian personalities, but I’ll…
The Misanthropic Bird – new blog affiliate
From Hamilton Ontario, please welcome our new blog affiliate to Progressive Bloggers.
An update on Saskboy – from Saskboy
John posted this in our Progressive Bloggers group at Facebook, so I’ve taken the liberty to cut and paste it to here: On July 1st as I was leaving Wascana…
New Blog affiliate: Eh Types
Eh Types is run by @Andrew Tumilty. Please welcome him aboard.
Update on Saskboy’s condition
I thought the best way to say this was quote John’s girlfriend from her facebook page (or rather John’s fb page, where she’s been doing the updates): I would like…
Good thoughts and vibes requested for John Klein (aka Saskboy)
We received word this evening that John Klein – aka Saskboy (he calls himself that on social media, and you’ll find his blog is also called that) has been admitted…
CVRD Being Sued by David Leitch for Wrongful Dismissal – Update with Correction
Former CVRD Water Manager David Leitch was fired back when CAO Warren Jones was still in charge and then reinstated when it appeared that they did not have grounds for…
New affiliate
Please welcome Aaron Manton to Progressive Bloggers
New blog affiliate
Please welcome to Progressive Bloggers as a new affiliate: Joe Fantauzzi:Thoughts About Power
New affiliate
Please welcome our newest affiliate to Progressive Bloggers: Maple-Flavoured Politics