This blog marks the beginning of its 18th year of publication today. That, as I observed last year on this date, makes it something of an institution in Alberta political…
What happened today? I was driven around Regina while the Youngest kiddo and his friend went Boxing Day shopping in the Cornwall Centre. We then went to south Albert St.…
This is the first time in 16 years that I am not spending Christmas and Boxing Day writing letters. This time of year, I normally participate in Write for Rights,…
Click here for the latest compilation of every other week updates. NYC ABC, along with several other individuals and prisoner support crews, now send hard copies to all political prisoners…
I was scrolling mindlessly yesterday morning, on Christmas Day, and came across some outrage around unhoused people being put up in a hotel at taxpayer's expense. The naysayers clearly have…
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanza! However you celebrate the season, the Soapbox family would like to wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday. All the best…
As the country largely grinds to a halt to celebrate Christmas today, it is worth considering some of the most important gifts we have been given — and at what…
In honour of Canada's posties - I'm so glad they're back, but I hope they can get the deal they deserve: View on Threads An outstanding story: View on Threads…
Here’s a Christmas tale. O. Henry is one of my favorite writers (anyone who reads my stuff will know how much he influenced me). And one of his best-known stories…
After Mass, got one of the best presents ever – a portrait of Roxy by E., which made me cry. It’s just beautiful.
In 1963, former JFK administration officials Marcus Raskin and Richard Barnet formed the Institute for Policy Studies. The American organization became involved in civil rights, feminism, economic reforms, peace movements,…
Notre Dame and Navy line up on scrimmage during the NCAA Emerald Isle Classic college football season opener. Photo by Peter D. Lawlor/US Navy/Wikimedia Commons. This article discusses t...
An American armoured personnel carrier guards a street near the Panamanian Defense Force headquarters building during the second day of Operation Just Cause, December 1989. Photo from Wikimedia Commons. ...
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#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Judge backs City of Hamilton tent ban in parks, ruling against encampment residents seeking $445K #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/sBgYqpXn4y - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto…
Unlike the deathly silence that has fallen over Canadian news media in advance of Google making the first of its promised five $100 million annual payments to subsidize news publishers…
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Lauren Sommer discusses how 2024 is shattering all records and expectations as the hottest year in the recorded history of the Earth. Freddy…
Under Ontario law, reinstatement of non-unionized employment can only be required if the termination was discriminatory, the termination was an unlawful reprisal to a workplace safety, employment standards, or similar…
Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson wants the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to adopt her private member’s bill, which would require the consent of at least two-thirds of the…
So now Trump is talking about the United States invading Mexico, buying Greenland and taking over the Panama Canal as well as Canada. Its nuts.For one thing, this: View on…
