The Body Snatchers
I think it’s about time for another remake of the 1956 film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, this time instead of aliens taking over human bodies, we should have a…
Forced disappearances in Kandahar show need for Canadian Afghanistan Papers
Canadian troops arrive at Kandahar airfield on March 8, 2002. Photo by Stephen J. Thorne. Last month, the Globe and Mail published an article about “enforced disappearances” of Afghan pr...
Distractions from Teh Stupid
Since Trump was elected, and the Tech Industrial Complex supported him, and here in Canada we saw Poilievre get to majority territory in Canadian polls, I have been consumed with…
What Is She Thinking?
Last November Danielle Smith said she wasn’t worried about tariffs on oil and gas products (at that time Trump was threatening a 10 to 20% tariff on Canadian goods). Last…
we movie to canada: best of "what i’m watching" 2024
These are the best movies and series I watched in 2024, in no particular order.Five stars: the best of the bestRipleyThis latest adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr.…
Water Wars
In 2006, the Dominion Institute held an essay contest entitled “Canada in 2020”, which came with a $2020 prize for the essay presenting the best vision for Canada.
Prepare for electric rate shock
In a recent piece, I demonstrated that successive British Columbia governments have seriously reduced the public share of the value of natural gas produced in the province. Now, there is…
Canada could be in stronger position than U.S. if trade war breaks out: economist Paul Krugman
Canada may find itself in a stronger position than the United States if a trade war breaks out between the two countries. Don’t take my word for that. That’s Paul…
Biden’s warning—the Gilded Age redux
U.S. presidents warning the American people about perceived threats in their farewell addresses has a... The post Biden’s warning—the Gilded Age redux first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Get ready
Dear Canada: Everything changes tomorrow. It’ll be bad. Sincerely, Etc.
FAST CAR is a Song About Caregiving
Driving home in a snowstorm today, the song Fast Car came on the radio. I can sing every word because I've loved it since Tracy Chapman first released it in…
FAST CAR is a Song About Caregiving
Driving home in a snowstorm today, the song Fast Car came on the radio. I can sing every word because I've loved it since Tracy Chapman first released it in…
Some reading suggestions for the new year
Welcome, dear reader(s) to my annual look at the best books I read last year. I do this not to brag about how many books I read (22, but who’s…
An Excellent Way to Mock Our Prime Minister-In-Waiting
My friend Gary, who I have known since my university days, has a sly wit whenever he comments on politics, both domestic and foreign. He sent me an email about…
Weekend funny stuff: Trump freezes his inaugural off, plus some random posts and animal crackers
First, some funny posts about Trump's inaugural -- we might as well laugh, I guess. Most of us aren't even going to watch, on Monday or ever again. I think…
If I Was Teaching Writing
(Disclaimer: not a professional writer or teacher) If i was teaching writing I would teach that writing is a process. The first step is putting all your thoughts down on…
If I Was Teaching Writing
(Disclaimer: not a professional writer or teacher) If i was teaching writing I would teach that writing is a process. The first step is putting all your thoughts down on…
Poilievre—an authoritarian?
Conservative boss Pierre Poilievre is noted for his iron control of his caucus. Does this... The post Poilievre—an authoritarian? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Musical interlude
Elderbrook - Afters