Seeds of Civil War.
Recently I wrote that I was tired of writing about Donald Trump. He was boring everybody. That was until he started entertaining his followers with how he intended to use…
Why teach history?
Some Republican-led American states are changing how students in their public schools are taught civics. The new standards focus on patriotism, Christianity and anti-communism. Hands-on activities, such as debating current…
Google’s promised $100 million a year brings hope for Canadian news
Photo by Sebastian Hillig/Flickr Google has proved that it’s not evil after all by coming through with $100 million a year for Canadian news, but history is starting to again…
Eating off the Hill: Gooney’s in Ottawa
Meeting a friend for lunch in Ottawa recently and they brought me to a lunch spot I hadn't tried before: Gooney's.It's a modern-looking place at the corner of Kent and…
Eating off the Hill: Gooney’s in Ottawa
Meeting a friend for lunch in Ottawa recently and they brought me to a lunch spot I hadn’t tried before: Gooney’s. It’s a modern-looking place at the corner of Kent…
Franzis Black and White Projects Professional 6 Photo Film Emulation Versions
This is a demonstration of the film emulation capabilities of Franzis Black & White Projects. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the emulation provided by this software but it…
Franzis Black and White Projects Professional 6 Photo Film Emulation Versions
This is a demonstration of the film emulation capabilities of Franzis Black & White Projects. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the emulation provided by this software but it…
Legal Tweet of the Day: December 4, 2023
#LegalTweetoftheDay: B.C. doctor fired for refusing COVID-19 shot loses bid to get hospital privileges back #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CBCNews https://tinyurl.com/bde9x2rn – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law…
USA to Clamp Down on Methane
When it comes to emissions from fuels methane is amongst the worst. The so-called natural gas is incredibly bad for the planet because it’s so effective at accelerating the greenhouse…
The hospital crisis: No capacity, no plan, no end
While Canada has achieved universal public healthcare coverage, that does not mean conservative forces have given up trying to erode that coverage and expand corporate care where it does not…
The hospital crisis: No capacity, no plan, no end
While Canada has achieved universal public healthcare coverage, that does not mean conservative forces have given up trying to erode that coverage and expand corporate care where it does not…
Wise Law’s Top 10 Law Tweets for the Week of December 4, 2023
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Kagan’s Warning
Robert Kagan is not optimistic about the future of the United States. He writes: Let’s stop the wishful thinking and face the stark reality: There is a clear path to…
Council’s Affordable Housing Con
A recent story in CollingwoodToday has the headline, “Town considering increases to development charges.” Everyone knows that increasing the development charges (DCs) adds to the cost of a new home,…
After years of public pressure, Panama finally closes Canadian copper mine
Environmentalists and workers march during a protest against Canadian miner First Quantum’s contract for an open-pit copper mine in the Central American country. Photo courtesy the National Union of Workers…
Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of December 4, 2023
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of December 4, 2023 from Wise Law on Twitter: C.I.A. Director Arrives in Qatar for Talks on Hostage Releases Ex-Ontario teacher…
The hospital crisis: No capacity, no plan, no end
While Canada has achieved universal public healthcare coverage, that does not mean conservative forces have given up trying to erode that coverage and expand corporate care where it does not…
Too Poor to Live, But Not Too Well to Die
In March 2024, Canadians with mental health problems who haven’t found significant relief from their condition will be able to get Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). As I wrote recently…
Co-opting COP.
We should not be amused. This year’s United Nations conference on climate change has brought the foxes into the hen house. Whomever chose Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as…