No Indication Of Change
In my previous post, I discussed a myriad of incompencies and corruptions within the Doug Ford government in Ontario, expressing the hope that the three byelections would convey a message…
Review of “The Spectre” [The Comics Journal]
The Spectre Lefteris “Boban” Papathanasis, Mauro Vanetti, Vangelis ZikosKersplebedeb Publishing$17USD/$22CAD104 pagesBuy Now Review by Ian Thomas, August 25, 2026 Corporate interests have outstripped the supposed hegemony of nation-states for a…
Making Fascism Fun
The White House released a new website on Tuesday: Arcade.Gov, which offers five (so far) playable games promoting symbolic patriotism, fighting off migrants, and getting rich like Trump.
Sunday Funday: Blue Jays make it into the Wild Card! Plus Interesting posts, Funny posts, Getting Old(er), Carney Hat-Trick, TrumpWatch, Animal Crackers
Hooray for the Blue Jays winning their way into the Wild Card! It was just three weeks ago that we realized it was still possible for the Blue Jays to…
Separatist ‘transition plan’ is propaganda intended to create a sense of reassurance and inevitability
On Thursday, a mostly anonymous group of some 47 individuals identifying themselves as “the Alberta Transition Council” dropped a document they called “The Alberta Transition Plan, a Practical Analysis of…
Saturday Photo: And Another Thing You Shouldn’t Mess With–A Wasp Nest
This is the time of year when wasps suddenly appear around here. It's often hard to eat outside because they come around looking for a snack. Preparing for winter, it…
Today’s hard truth: “Canada’s conservatives have a problem with reality,” says Richard Warnica
Today’s hard truth: “Canada’s conservatives have a problem with reality,” says Richard Warnica“But on a more fundamental level, the B.C.’s leader foibles are a sign of a much deeper malaise…
Saturday wrap-up: Poof!
Some stories I saw today that wrapped up this week: First, it looks like the trade talks are dead, at least for now, so our Canadian retaliatory tariffs will be…
Canada is getting angry….you won’t like us when we’re angry
It has been a wild couple of weeks, hasn't it. And Canadians are getting feisty: View on Threads Well said #cdnpoli #Canada— Scott Tribe -A proud "Ketchup Chip Nationalist" member…
Climate disruption and the nationalist turn
Photo by Malcolm Lightbody/Unsplash The current US-Canada trade dispute is a symptom of our times. Ostensibly about trade and tariffs, it is more broadly about the capacity of states to…
UCP slaps ‘punitive tax’ on solar panels, opening new front in its War on Renewable Energy
Never let it be said that the Alberta’s United Conservative Party government isn’t in favour of recycling stuff – at least as long as that can be used to create…
Blackstrap Park Review
I went camping at Blackstrap Provincial Park a couple times this season. When their survey asked for feedback, I gave a lot. Pros: I liked the trails. I had my…
More on referendum follies
In a previous post I pointed out why referendums are perhaps the worst instrument democracy... The post More on referendum follies first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
A Change Is Needed
As the dog days of summer wind down, there are many pleasures to look forward to as autumn beckons - fall fairs (if you like that sort of thing), cooler…
Mid-Week Break: Good cartoons, good videos, good news
And Star cartoonist Theo Moudakis predicted Lake America a year ago Next, a few good videos to enjoy: View on Threads A new "Elbows Up" video from Iran Lego View…
Canada protects mining investors while scrapping its corporate accountability watchdog
Protest outside the Canadian Embassy in Quito on March 4, 2026. “Free Trade Agreement with Canada = More extractivism. Canadian mining out,” reads the banner. Photo by Acción Ecológica/@AcEcologic. ...
Respect From School Kids?
Schoolkids are famously respectful. Not! Here’s one person replying to #StateRadio CJME’s question about how schools are doing. Lorraine Scott:“I believe the first step for children to learn is to…
NYC-ABC PP/POW updates September 1, 2026
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…
Lake Americahahaha!
When a child is having a tantrum, often the best thing to do is wait him out.
Collingwood’s 2026 Municipal Election, Part One
“Politicians are the same all over,” wrote Nikita Khrushchev. “They promise to build a bridge, even when there is no river.” That quote came to mind recently. More than 400…