Verbal threats may amount to self-defence
R v Surette, Y.J. No. 149: 20 As to the argument by Crown counsel that words cannot constitute a use of force within the definition of self-defence, I find that…
5987…Tim Hudak Is A Bruins Fan
Warren Kinsella revealed that sordid news on WarrenKinsella.com. This comes as no surprise. The-man-who-would-be-Premier-except-he-totally-choked-last-election is from Fort Erie which is Buffalo Sabres territory. Previous to the expansion into Buff Niagara…
Could NAFTA Force Keystone XL On United States?
As the public anxiously awaits the U.S. State Department’s final decision on the fate of the Keystone XL Pipeline, the discussion has largely ignored the elephant in the room: the…
Let’em Eat Grubs
Think we don’t have a global population problem? Think we’re not exhausting our environment? Well has the U.N. got a grub for you. A new report from the U.N. Food…
Bankrupting BC with $171 Billion Debt Legacy
From The Common Sense Canadian.
$170 billion: Canadian money in foreign tax havens, an all-time high
By: Canadians for Tax Fairness May 10, 2013: Canadian money stashed in the top 12 global tax havens has topped $170 Billion, according to data on foreign direct investment released…
Choose the coast you want for British Columbia
Tuesday’s vote provides a rare opportunity for citizens to choose a course for our province and our children and the children of our children. Do we want this: Or, this:
Choose the coast you want for British Columbia
Tuesday’s vote provides a rare opportunity for citizens to choose a course for our province and our children and the children of our children. Do we want this: Or, this:
Hey BC! Here Comes The ParameDIX To The Rescue
John Horgan MLA Juan de Fuca with Rick Atkinson from the Ambulance Paramedics of BC… Emergency ParameDIX Changing Ambulance Service for the Better, One Precious Life at a Time! When…
The Crap That Comes Out of Peter Kent’s Mouth
Harper EnviroShill, Peter Kent, is one of the sleaziest actors in Ottawa. His latest pitch – we have to get out from under the U.S. dilbit discount – i.e. get…
Peter Penashue: Harper’s “strong voice” rarely heard in the House
By: Obert Madondo | The Canadian Progressive: A new analysis by democracy advocacy group, Samara, suggests that the Conservatives’ characterization of Peter Penashue as a “strong voice” for Labrador in…
Rafe Mair Takes It To The Liberals Over Their Economic Incompetence!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I steal more from the ‘Common Sense Canadian’ than most other sites and am happy to continue my larcenous behaviour in that regard. Rafe was a Social…
barcelona, day three
What a day we’ve had. We had two incredible architecture experiences today, one of them among the most astounding buildings we have ever seen. It was also a long day.…
Globe & Mail Gives A ‘Right Wing’ Endorsement To BC Liberals With Error Filled Editorial …
The following article was published on The Tyee on May 13, 2013 and is well worth reading: The Globe and Mail published an editorial on Friday evening endorsing Christy Clark…
Common law guarantee defences can be ousted by sufficiently clear bank language
Royal Bank of Canada v. Samson Management & Solutions Ltd., 2013 ONCA 313 makes clear that common law guarantee defences can be ousted by sufficiently clear bank language: Parties are…
Dedicated revenues cover most of increase for Ontario’s health care in 2013-14
This year Ontario is adding $1.3 billion to fund health care for 2013-14, but most of that increase will have come from dedicated sources amounting to almost a billion dollars.…
Alexandra Morton: NDP Hold Best Chance for Wild Salmon
Independent biologist Alexandra Morton has been busy during the BC election campaign, traveling the province to raise the issue of protecting wild salmon from fish farms and viruses. Here, as…
Grey and Bruce Counties pocket of available nursing home beds
The right care at the right place at the right time. It’s a reasonable goal for the health system, but frequently Ontarians are faced with difficult decisions because they can…