The RCMP was particularly suspicious of people associated with peace movements—and of political leaders willing to speak openly with people across the political spectrum. In the eyes of Canada’s security…
Anyone of a certain age knows that line, delivered by Frank Oz through the character Yoda in the best episode of George Lucas's Star Wars saga, The Empire Strikes Back.Christopher…
Fluke - Hang Tough
In Prime Minister Carney’s acclaimed Davos speech, he talked about a “rupture” in the rules-based... The post The U.S. “dismantles” the world order first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
In Canadian news today, the wildfires are so terrible right now. And we aren't the only ones fighting this battle. View on Threads Here in Saskatoon we don't have smoke…
Alberta premier explains it’s the middle of summer and you don’t have time for politics … seriously! Danielle Smith says there will be no by-election just yet to replace Rebecca…
A banner in support of Alberta separatism is seen on Parliament Hill. Photo courtesy Alberta Prosperity Project/X. The Republic of Alberta: The Idea That Won’t Go Away Tyler Dawson Sutherland…
When I decided to visit Panama for the first time for a beach vacation I knew I would not only be sipping rum and cokes by the pool. I couldn't…
This is a continuation of my series showing what it costs to buy a used EV instead of a comparable used gas car. I think most people have the wrong…
If you have ever watched the movie Whose Life Is it, Anyway?, you will know it is about a man who wants the right to die owing to his quadriplegia.…
A recent poll that showed Poilievre had narrowed the gap between him and Carney - now he's only 6 points behind, instead of 9.The thing is, this isn't going to…
From 1956 through 1958, I attended Stillwater Elementary, a small schoolhouse twenty-two kilometres south of Powell River. Its three rooms accommodated six grades, and children were summoned to class by…
The Conservative on fire! Ontario wildfire cartoon selection.
I do not know Mel Lehan personally, but I have been aware of his altruistic activism for many years. His Facebook posts are usually both entertaining and informative. Recently, he…
Is Taylor Swift vulgar? I know I risk invoking the wrath of ‘Swifties’, as her legions of sycophantic fans are known. But yes, I find her vulgar. Not in regard…
So, the other day, I ran across a new anti-trans group here in Alberta (shocker, I know). This one calls itself "Women and Girls Alberta". As you might expect, they…
Simply lying down on the floor can help calm you down if you’re getting overwhelmed. It sounds too good to be true that simply lying down can work, but the…
At last week’s Calgary Stampede, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre gave a nearly half-hour speech in which he made his case for why he should never be trusted with the keys…
Anyone who read DC Comics in their youth will likely remember their "Bizarro World" issues.A useful concept, as it turns out -- too many people seem to be living in…
Oil refinery near Edmonton operated by Suncor Energy. Photo by POD/Flickr. Workers in Canada have accumulated almost $3 trillion in savings managed by public pension funds. That’s more than half...
