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Saturday Photo: Sere Beauty of the Fall
The colours have passed their peak but the beauty continues.This photo was taken at sunrise a couple of years ago, but I'm using it again because I think it captures…
Progressives have to get spiritual
While not exactly Trump Derangement Syndrome, I have become increasingly obsessed with the mind boggling support that Trump’s Republicans still seem …Progressives have to get spiritual
Morgane Oger’s comments
I can’t. This isn’t ok! “Slavery is good.” “…I have been in favour of slavery since 2016”. Comparing being gays to disease or disability. Hardcore racism against Africans. The words…
Laila Yuile’s comments
I’m still home sick today, along with half the valley from the number of comments on a post in Comox Valley community yesterday! Take your pick – rhinovirus, covid and…
Pugnacious Pete Is Snarling Again
The above is the result of my supplying Chat GPT with a shot of a pitbull, directing A.I. to put Pete Hoekstra's face on it. The picture seems appropriate, given…
Holding the cards
It's beem 18 months since I first saw this great Dave Whamond cartoon.At that time, when Trump talked about how Canada "didn't have the cards", defying him felt sort of…
Brazil’s democracy on a knife’s edge
Flávio Bolsonaro in April 2026. Photo courtesy of Agência Senado/Flickr. Brazil is fast approaching a decisive presidential runoff, with a revanchist far-right seeking to consoli...
Has Danielle Smith just relegated the UCP to the Boneyard of Broken Alberta Political Brands?
Has Danielle Smith just relegated the United Conservative Party to the Boneyard of Broken Alberta Political Brands? This is not yet clear, but it’s sure starting to look as if…
Election 2026
More than a few voters remain unsure where to place their vote in Saturday’s provincial election. The choice is difficult. Party platforms offer some guidance, but promises mean little when…
Big Change Comes with Big Expectations
Vancouver, like many communities in British Columbia, voted for change on October 17. In the local elections, Vancouver swept ABC out, North Saanich voted against party politics, and Langford, Saanich,…
Comments on the passing scene: Staying together, Ending homelessness, Hating Canada because it works, That Notwithstanding clause, Trump rallies, Selling winter
Taking a step back to catch up on some interesting comments and views that have been flying under the radar lately, if my metaphors aren't getting too mixed up. We're…
Conflicting claims about separatist leaders’ status with Alberta Prosperity Project swirl on social media
According to social media posts last night by two prominent figures in the Alberta separation movement, the board of the Alberta Prosperity Project terminated Mitch Sylvestre as CEO and Jeffrey…
About that $130-million diversion
The question du jour in Alberta this week is why we were voting on an... The post About that $130-million diversion first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The Imperial Vision of Tech
The Nerd Reich is adept in identifying how articles like Eric Schmidt's 'Empire of AI' is just another chapter in the AI hype machine. The post The Imperial Vision of…
What’s Good In Higher Education?
These days it seems everybody is rushing to protect the core function of higher education from encroachment by AI. I read a post from Anna Mills on preventing LLMs from…
Political corruption and economic monopolies go hand in hand
Dominated as Canada is by large corporations that profit through monopolization, this country needs an organization with goals like those promoted by the American Economic Liberties Project. We have one…
Thingummy Thursday: some good cartoons and posts about the news
A thingummy is when you can't think of what to call something. So that's what I'm calling this column, because its just a random collection of good cartoons and good…
A dangerous liaison looms in Québec
Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, left, led the Parti Québécois to victory in Québec’s October 5 election, securing a minority government with just 28 percent of the popular vote. Photo by André…