Long Threads: More things I didn’t know
There is one thing that I still love about Twitter and other social media -- how interesting people are still publishing interesting "long threads" where I learn about a new…
How long have we waited to see a candidate in a televised debate open a can of whoop-ass on an opponent like Kamala Harris did?
In modern politics, televised debates are usually unenlightening, uninteresting and undermine democracy. If they are even mildly entertaining, with one participant or the other landing a light punch, it is…
Wednesday Night Cat Blogging
Clutching cat.
Signs signs signs
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Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Fiona Harvey reports on the G20's apparent plans to back away from even the aspiration of transitioning away from fossil fuels to preserve a…
Legal News Post of the Day: September 11, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Terror suspect accused of plotting attack on Jewish centre in N.Y. came to Canada on student visa, federal minister says #law #legal #LegalNews via @CBCNews https://t.co/6RiXA6aFZD - Garry J.…
This Is Worrisome
Those of you who may regularly read this blog likely know that I have always been a big supporter of mainstream media. Despite their limitations, they have always been, to…
The great debate – she won. Bigly.
She baited him. But she didn’t catch and release. No, instead, Kamala Harris hauled the slippery, slimy form of Donald J. Trump onto her boat and…well, it wasn’t pretty. She…
Wise Law’s Family #LawFact of the Day: Mediation of Parenting Disputes in Ontario
Many parental disputes in Ontario Family Law matters are now resolved through Mediation, rather than court action.Mediators work with parents to create parenting plans and residency schedules that are tailor-made…
A Political Near Death Experience
When a blog post from 2006 came back to bite
Today’s News: Hooray for Harris!
A triumph! At last! The Harris message of a positive, forward-looking, united America really resonated at tonight's debate. And Trump just looked like the tired, befuddled old man he really…
Danielle Smith complains to feds about looming Air Canada strike, never mind that other airline
Perhaps feeling as if she’d enjoyed a little success yelling at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about last month’s national rail lockout, Danielle Smith was back at it this week, demanding…
Legal News Post of the Day: September 10, 2024
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Crossing state lines to get an abortion is a new legal minefield, with courts to decide if there’s a right to travel #law #legal #LegalNews via Family Law Prof…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Mo Amir discusses how John Rustad is attempting to cover up his longstanding climate denial in advance of this fall's B.C. election. And…
Former Alberta health minister Tyler Shandro pops up again as ‘senior advisor’ health consulting company
Former Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro has resurfaced (re-resurfaced, actually) as a “senior advisor” to a company called Santis Health. And what is Santis Health, you ask? Well, according to…
Today’s tonic: “It’s time, Justin” By Max Fawcett
Today’s tonic: “It's time, Justin” by Max Fawcett.I have to agree there seems no tinkering that will save Justin Trudeau from calamitous defeat and the country from the catastrophes the…
Wise Law’s Employment #LawFact of the Day: How Much and I Owed if I am Fired?
The amount payable to a wrongfully dismissed employee depends on length of employment, age, salary, and several other factors.It can be as much as one month for each year of…
My latest in Watershed magazine: when fentanyl takes over
Kissed by Jesus. When you ask addicts, or those who are regulars on the sidewalk outside the Bridge Street United Church in Belleville – or anywhere – what using fentanyl…