Resist NATO and Work for Peace
On June 24, 2025, members of and supporters of Peace Alliance Winnipeg rallied in Winnipeg to speak out against militarism and Canada’s membership in NATO. The rally was held in…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Simon Tisdall discusses the fallout from the Trump regime's choice to launch a war in Iran - with its culture of denial doing…
Legal News Post of the Day: June 26, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ombudsman sounds alarm about 'growing state of crisis' in Ontario jails - issues raise "profound questions about fundamental human rights" #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/1tRUmqcHoT - Garry J.…
Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: What is a Power of Attorney for Personal Care? #law #legal #EstatePlanning
You may complete a Power of Attorney for Personal Care to appoint one or more trusted persons to make medical decisions on your behalf in critical circumstances where you are…
Some comments on the passing scene: the US is destroying university research; NATO is buttering up Trump; Carney is winning military hearts & minds; and Americans are fighting ICE gestapo
I'm seeing random stuff all over tonight, so here's a few of my comments on the passing scene. First, the destruction of academic and scientific research in the United States…
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Jonathan Watts talks to Genevieve Guenther about the need to keep talking about the many climate tipping points in front of us - along…
My latest: the Noa Argamani story
In a week of terrible news – antisemitic protests getting worse in Toronto and elsewhere, an Israel-hating candidate coming first in the New York City Democratic primary, polls showing a…
Legal News Post of the Day: June 25, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Sexual orientation question to appear on Canada census for first time in 2026 #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/VPCrAE6SY5 - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office…
The Philanthropy Myth
In a properly functioning society, charity would not need to exist.
Today’s News: Carney’s CNN interview, Poilievre’s parade bust, Trump’s F-bomb
Carney:Amanpour calls Carney "the Trump whisperer". Really good, substantive interview. #cdnpoli youtu.be/l8gWyt4wZjc?...— Steve Valeriote (@stevev68.bsky.social) June 24, 2025 at 1:24 PM I'm seeing more online progressives saying "Fu...
The populist right’s favourite country is a failing state
U.S. President Donald Trump is a great admirer of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Indeed,... The post The populist right’s favourite country is a failing state first appeared on Views…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Circular cat.
Legal News Post of the Day: June 24, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump administration can resume deporting migrants to 3rd countries, U.S. Supreme Court rules #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/kqUNxJuLv2 - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Shiri Pasternak and Dayna Nadine Scott discuss how Canada's elite consensus toward the Trump regime has turned to one of deference (particularly for…
Wise Law’s Employment #LawFact of the Day: Returning to Work from Maternity or Parental Leave #law #legal #wrongfuldismissal #termination
Can an employer significantly change your job duties while you are on parental leave?Pursuant to the Employment Standards Act, in most cases, an employee who takes pregnancy/parental leave is entitled…
Compare and contrast: Trump’s bombastic stupidity vs. Carney’s smooth effectiveness
First, here's Trump. How stupid is this? The night the Iran bombing was announced, this is what I posted: I suspect Trump bombed Iran tonight because his military parade was…
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi wins convincingly in Edmonton-Strathcona; NDP’s Gurtej Singh Brar posts victory in Edmonton-Ellerslie
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi mopped the floor with his opponents in the Edmonton-Strathcona by-election yesterday. Mr. Nenshi can now join his caucus in the Legislature with his head held…
Today with rescued hostage Noa Argamani
Insta snaps from today’s JNF Canada events with the fearless and amazing Noa Argamani!