Kamala Harris And The Liberals
Justin Trudeau needs to pay attention to Kamala Harris. Robin Sears writes:It is rare that one event can upend an entire political landscape overnight. But it happened at 1:45 on…
Kamala Harris And The Liberals
Justin Trudeau needs to pay attention to Kamala Harris. Robin Sears writes:It is rare that one event can upend an entire political landscape overnight. But it happened at 1:45 on…
what i’m reading: how the word is passed by clint smith, a road trip through history and racism
Among the many recent titles published about racism, Clint Smith's How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America is probably the most meaningful and…
Delusions and paranoia in NATOland
At NATO’s 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington, DC, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to increase Canada’s military spending to hit NATO’s defence spending target by 2032. Photo courtesy Justin Trudeau/X.…
Paul Adam on Wills and Estates: What are the Legal Rights of Adopted Children?
Under Ontario law, legally adopted children are generally presumed to have the same rights as biological children for estate purposes. A testator still has the freedom to make gifts and…
Today’s News: Terrible news that Jasper is on fire
Terrible news tonight from Jasper National Park - multiple buildings in the town of Jasper are burning.. We always loved visiting Jasper -- it was almost as scenic as Banff,…
Welcome to my life
Someone’s starting a new position somewhere. They share my surname. Had to tell them to deny any relation to me, to protect themselves from pro-Hamas lunatics. They told me they…
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2024-07-24 17:01:00
https://bit.ly/4ffo7Wh"Today it is already known for sure that we receive the bodies of tortured prisoners of war (during the exchange of bodies). We receive not only tortured bodies, but bodies…
Life…A Small Spark Between Two Eternities 2024-07-24 17:01:00
https://bit.ly/4ffo7Wh"Today it is already known for sure that we receive the bodies of tortured prisoners of war (during the exchange of bodies). We receive not only tortured bodies, but bodies…
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett lament that inequality continues to get worse fifteen years after they warned of its myriad harms. And George Monbiot…
Legal News Post of the Day: July 24, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Sexual assault charge against former pastor of GTA megachurch stayed due to trial delays #law #legal #LegalNews via @CTVNews https://t.co/hkI5K6FwIc - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law…
The spy who kept notes
A Communist for the RCMP: The Uncovered Story of a Social Movement Informant Dennis Gruending Between the Lines, 2024 Frank Hadesbeck tried and failed to write his ...
Wise Law’s Family #LawFact of the Day: Marriage Contracts in Ontario
Marriage contracts, also known as pre-nuptial agreements, enable spouses to privately determine how issues relating to their property and support will be resolved if they separate in the future.To ensure…
Suffering from Premature Emaskulation?
You don't have to be an athlete or movie star to care about your health. You, too, can wear an N95 to keep viruses out of your body. This latest…
The American Circus Act Risks Canada
Trump and Poilievre is not good for our autonomy
Who Does It Better?
The battle for the future of America looks like it is down to two people. The following requires little comment from me, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stake out…
Now that we know about those skybox tickets for UCP insiders, did anyone provide free corporate flights to out-of-province NHL playoff games?
Did UCP ministers or political staffers avail themselves of free flights to B.C. or Florida? If so, who paid?
Sorry to see you go, Joe
Of course Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. It was the best thing... The post Sorry to see you go, Joe first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Flattened cat.
Note to readers
In a few hours, I will undergo vascular surgery at Vancouver General Hospital. The prospect is a bit scary but the prognosis is good. I hope to resume work at…