From a Philosophical Point of View
I was asked today whether I ever considered approaching the topic of online learning from a philosophical perspective. After all, I am by both education and inclination first and foremost…
Wab Kinew’s NDP should embrace labour issues as critical to the future of Manitoba
Manitoba Premier-designate Wab Kinew on the campaign trail, September 15, 2023. Photo from X. The election of Wab Kinew to lead a new NDP government in Manitoba represents the ninth…
My latest: promoting terror should be a crime
It “brings progress.” That’s what a Canadian union leader said, the day after Hamas massacred hundreds of Israeli men, women and children. “Progress.” Three student unions at a major Canadian…
a trip to victoria: beyond van gogh, puzzle lab, library… and food. lots of food.
I had two recent experiences that I want to preserve on wmtc — a trip to Victoria, and this year’s National Truth and Reconciliation Day ceremony in Port Hardy. *…
Trapped by our Insouciance
George Monbiot’s article today is the perfect rant for our times. It’s pretty much what I’ve been screaming into the void for the past while, but, thankfully, he has a…
Kenyan Farm Foments Fossil Free Fertilizer
Yes, fertilizers exist that don’t make use of fossil fuels; however, the use of petoreluaem based fertilizers have become a mainstay of modern industrial agriculture. This use of fossil fuels…
Wise Law’s Top 10 Law Tweets for the Week of October 16, 2023
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Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of October 16, 2023
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of October 16, 2023 from Wise Law on Twitter: Brian Burke says NHL’s ban of on-ice support for LGBTQ+ causes ‘a…
Don’t Do It Here.
There is no honour among those who hate. There is little honour in the Middle East. Hamas is but a tool for the hypocrites in Arab states that fulminate war…
Saturday Photo: More Than the Squirrels Can Eat
A shower of crabapples! Went for a walk in Mount Royal Cemetery this morning to find that the squirrels and other critters have an abundance of goodies on the ground…
It’s Going to Get Worse Before it Gets Even More Worse
Times are dark. Try to find moments of calm and humour to get you through the day. Covid is out of control. It’s nothing new, but more and more are…
Going Your Own Way
We live in difficult times. The Israeli-Hamas War is only the latest in a long series of crises. Susan Delacourt asks: What happens to a government that’s constantly in crisis…
Hamas’ historic miscalculation
Hamas expected Hezbollah to join them. They believed Arab nations would offer rhetorical and material support – and global jihad, too. None has happened. Hamas’ attack on Israel will turn…
This way for the genocide, ladies and gentlemen
“This Way for the Genocide, Ladies and Gentlemen.” Illustration by Mr. Fish. I have been in urban warfare in El Salvador, Iraq, Gaza, Bosnia and Kosovo. Once you fight street…
Hamas attacks on Israel inevitable
“Bibi What Have You Done? You’ve Ripped The People Apartǃ” reads a sign by Brothers in Arms, an organization of reserve men and women from various units in the IDF,…
Stop the genocide in Gaza
A Palestinian flag is seen on the rubble of a building destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City’s Rimal district, October 10, 2023. Photo courtesy AFP. I work, write, and…
Leadership Down.
It was interesting to read the other day that the Jerusalem Post believed a poll that indicated that four out of five Jewish Israelis blame prime minister Netanyahu for the…
Comments about the Israel-Hamas War
I’m reading lots of thoughtful items about the Israel-Hamas War so I wanted to share them. By the way, one thing I have noticed is that posters on Twitter who…
Canadian Ditchley Foundation tells TBA’s David Parker he’s out as a director; Premier Smith does damage control
According to Take Back Alberta Executive Director David Parker, he has been informed by the Canadian Ditchley Foundation he’s being dumped as a director of the organization. Canadian Ditchley Foundation…