The university is the crisis
Jason Arday in 2024. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. Jason Arday is dead. That seems one thing we might be sure of. In recent weeks much has been said about the…
Danielle Smith’s official message kept changing yesterday – what the heck was that about?
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith marked the “Alberta Day” moment in time with a couple of significantly different official messages and an apocalyptic prophecy. Yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, an email…
Fighting for Lake Ontario? We don’t get to choose the battle; we only get to choose our side
So now we're in a fight for the honour of Lake Ontario. Really? Once again, this proves what I first wrote 20 years ago and have repeated it several times…
Good morning, my fellow Albertans! Happy Alberta Day!
Good morning, my fellow Albertans! Happy Alberta Day! (Such as it is.) No, you can’t sleep in. Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney’s lame celebration is a “recognized commemorative day.” So,…
Today’s tonic: “It’s time Canada logged out of tech platforms owned by Donald Trump toadies,” by Justin Ling
Today’s tonic: “It’s time Canada logged out of tech platforms owned by Donald Trump toadies,” by Justin Ling“As we plunge into full-scale trade war with the Trump administration, it’s time…
From a letter to the editor
A rare editorial
Wise Law’s Top Ten Legal News Post for the Week of August 31, 2026
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Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of August 31, 2026
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of August 31, 2026 from Wise Law on Twitter:Toronto’s tree rules are getting tougher. Here’s what changes Sept. 1 Hate crimes…
A Word From A Familiar Voice
Those of you who are long-time readers of blogs will remember The Mound of Sound. The Mound wrote prodigiously and deeply, offering keen analyses of world and national issues. The…
Sunday Funday: Cartoons, Interesting Posts, Funny Posts, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers plus the Jays
So much depressing news this week about war and Nepal so I didn't find as much funny stuff. But enough, I think! Enjoy...About the CAN-US Trade & Tariff War This…
Negotiating with a narcissist
On August 21st an extraordinary thing happened. A foreign government attempted to make a deal... The post Negotiating with a narcissist first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Saturday Photo: And 62 Years Later We’re Still Together
This photo was taken at a party my mother insisted we have to celebrate our engagement. It was part of a trade-off: party at Christmas with all their friends, wedding…
Closing out the week: "Buy Canadian, Bye USA", plus some updates on wildfires, Nepal and the Jays
Buy Canadian It's sweeping the country now. More Canadian small businesses hit by American tariffs that YOU can support! #BuyCanadian— Tod Maffin 🇨🇦 (@todmaffin.com) August 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM…
National Dog Day post now updated
Hi all For some reason, my Thursday post about National Dog Day wasn't visible on tablets or phones. I changed a couple of settings, and it now works on my…
My Top Learning Tools 2026
Oh, is it that time of the year again?Everything I do is a learning experience, so my 'top learning tools' are basically 'my top tools'. So what am I using…
Today in "Christ, what an asshole!"
And everyone in Canada knows exactly who I'm talking about first. View on Threads Reactions: Sick hydronym burn - Paul WellsRead on Substack View on Threads View on Threads "Not…
UCP Smith Remains a Traitor to Canada
The country’s latest separatist Premier, Smith, is more willing to cut BC off than the American President she’s friends with. “Former Alberta premier Alison Redford, speaking earlier on CBC News…
Grampa Had Another Episode
While I find myself repeatedly incredulous over the ongoing Looney Toons Show running in the White House, I see this latest episode as transitioning into absolute absurdity. And what is…
Pirate Epistemology: Kant fight this feeling
Mark examines the ideas of perception theory from the perspective of a pirate The post Pirate Epistemology: Kant fight this feeling appeared first on mark a. rayner.