5946…NDP Waffling To Oblivion In Ontario
In the wake of yesterday’s budget in Canada’s most important province the third party, Andrea Horvath’s NDP, are thinking they won’t support the Liberals after all. In a piece CFRA…
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Naomi Klein Attacks Big Enviro
There’s dissension in the ranks of the environmental movement. Naomi Klein has written a piece in The Guardian attacking some A-list environmental groups that, she claims, have been of more…
140 character budget analysis (updated!)
PCs up in polls ‘cuz opposition opposes. Labour fears PCs, pushing NDs to go along, so NDs down. OnLibs ∴ safe, gas plants notwithstanding. #onpoli 140-CHARACTER UPDATE: Most compelling reason…
Band of the Month: Neighbourhood Watch
Happy Friday! Today’s band is Thornhill’s Neighbourhood Watch. Embarking on their third year together, the band has honed a colourfully guitar driven, suburban rock style unlike any other local indie…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Friday, May 3, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Friday, May 3, 2013: New CanLII Single Search Interface Toronto councillor seeks three-foot gap between cyclists and passing…
On Harper’s Fiscal Ineptitude
Since the story has been covered in the mainstream press, and The Sixth Estate has done his usual fine and thorough job of analyzing its implications, I have nothing to…
He’s Worried
Carol Goar wrote in theToronto Star that Stephen Harper is “at risk of sneering himself into irrelevance.” Boston has its suspected terrorists. So does Canada. And Canadians are troubled: comments…
SFH salutes the Shanghai Cowgirl, R.I.P.
SFH got together in our new practice spot last night, and lamented the passing – coming up this weekend – of our long-time hang-out, The Shanghai Cowgirl. The Cowgirl’s been…
Forum & Insights West BC Polls: Collapsing NDP Lead?
Two polls came out yesterday for British Columbia’s provincial election, both from reputable companies that somewhat disagree with each other, though really they’re overall agreeing with a new set trend…
Obama’s Former Communications Director’s Firm Does PR For Keystone XL Pipeline, Tar Sands Rail Transport
Double-dipping is a “no go” in the real world of eating chips and salsa with a circle of friends but an everyday reality in the world of lobbyists and PR…
Hoping for a change of government in BC
This is a post that some (but not all) of my BC Liberal acquaintances may not like, but as the BC Election draws near and the polls tighten, I’ll say…
News For Jews: Save The Canadian Jewish News And Pam Geller Gets Boot From Thornhill Synagogue
Bernie Farber writes of the on-line petition to rescue the Canadian Jewish News, which will otherwise cease publication come June 20th: Today for perhaps the first time in our young…
Light Session #nlpoli
As of May 2, there are a mere six pieces of legislation on the list of bills currently set for debate in the House of Assembly. It seems to be…
A Modest Proposal for Effective Electoral Reform
Manitou only knows how we’re struggling to find democratic reform for our ailing electoral system. At the moment some type of proportional representation is the favoured approach. I have another…
Stephen Harper and the Nightmare Night
It's hard to believe it's only been two years since that nightmare night.Two years to the day since Stephen Harper finally got his precious majority.And our precious Canada began to…
Premier explains Alberta politics to children: ‘Opposition Leader, what big teeth you have!’
Alberta Premier Alison Redford, right, meets Opposition Leader Danielle Smith, left, while on her way to announcing a new school opening. Actual Alberta politicians may not be exactly as illustrated.…
5945…Poutine Flavoured Pop
Businesswire.com just broke the news out of Seattle that “Jones Soda Co., a leader in the premium beverage category known for its unique branding, is releasing Poutine flavoured Jones Soda…
Two Years Ago
Two years ago today, the Liberal Party of Canada, my party, was reduced in the House of Commons to a mere 34 seats. It was two years ago that I…
DeSmog’s Graham Readfearn Joins Guardian Environment Blog, First Post Jumps to Guardian UK Front Page
On his first day joining the Guardian Environment blog, DeSmogger Graham Readfearn’s first post – How climate scientists are being framed – quickly gained traction and ended up featured on…