Tim Hudak supports homophobic campaign literature
Tuesday, when Mr. Hudak was asked if he backed the flyer he responded with a terse “of course.” I was just chatting with a Tory friend. This election, not only…
Mostly competent government
Watchdog slams Canada for poor accountability on climate spending Canada's environment watchdog slammed the federal government Tuesday for poor accountability and management of more than $9 billion set aside for…
Who will nail OccupyWallStreet’s theses to the door of modern capitalism?
A pretty fast trajectory for a movement that many dismissed as nonsensical last week:After a weekend growth spurt, the New York financial district sit-in “Occupy Wall Street” has blossomed into…
Cineplex Coming to Guelph’s South-End
It has been confirmed by Canadian Business that Cineplex Entertainment will build a new movie theatre in the south-end of Guelph. “The 1,600-seat theatre in the Pergola Commons development at…
Mike Holmes On Ontario’s Green Energy Act: A Brave New Path
A great article by Mike “Make It Right” Holmes, host of the television series Holmes on Homes & Holmes Inspection, on The David Suzuki Foundation’s blog today: Over the past…
4046…I Guess No One Popular Was Available
Len Berman reports that "Rumor has it that Madonna will be the Super Bowl halftime performer in February."Seriously, why don't they get someone from this century?Oi and f*cking vey.WFDS
4045…Today Should Be A National Holiday
Least in the States.On this day in 1957 Leave It To Beaver debuted on ABC TV.Holiday.WFDS
Conservative Party officials push aside reporters to protect Brampton candidate
I'm glad to see this story has taken off in the mainstream media. This issue will be the straw that breaks that camel's back for Tory support in Ontario, I…
4044…Pink
The colour.My fave.Bought a pink Tommy Armour golf shirt Friday.I love pink.But after a weekend of NFL pink I have had it up to here.Here being my brain.The NFL honours…
4043…Biggest Fail In History
I know that if you read the paper, especially The Suns of Toronto and Ottawa, they will tell you that this election in Ontario is a toss up, too close…
random notes: amira hass, ry cooder, planned parenthood, and more
Time to collect some of the scraps of paper scribbled all over my desk... Amira Hass will be speaking at the University of Toronto tomorrow night. Hass is an Israeli…
On labelling
Aaron Wherry has noted that one Stephen Harper answer that struck me as shocking has in fact become a regular Con economic talking point. And it's worth noting both how…
One man’s marketing is another man’s astroturf
Ontario marketing campaign seeded Internet with 'conversations' promoting coal, nuclear A bold labour union offensive targeting the environmental policies of the Ontario government is being driven largely by a sophisticated…
Hudak PC candidate: "Let’s not lose our identity. I’m tired of taking a back seat where the once majority is seemingly now a minority."
Edit: I forgot to mention in the first post that this is Chatham-Kent-Essex PC candidate Rick NichollsIn a letter in the editor of the Chatham Daily News on Febuary 27,…
Generally counsel must request a “Gladue report”
R. v. Oakoak, 2011 NUCA 4, a recent decision of the Nunavut Court of Appeal, emphasizes that counsel have a duty to ensure that all sentencing information is before the…
Should I Combine 2 Blogs?
Okay friends, I’d like your input. After just starting Canlit Rocks, I’m wondering if I am biting off more than I can chew (especially with a still broken wisdom tooth!).…
Funding Anti-Green Sock Puppets
Not all unions are in McGuinty's pocket. The Ontario Power Workers' Union (UPW) has bankrolled a campaign agaisnt McGuinty fighting the Green Energy Act.More and more, marketing companies are using…
Two Strikes Against Paul Dewar, NDP Leadership hopeful
First, The Diva laughed out loud when the Ottawa Citizen cover story came out on Sunday stating that Dipper MP Dewar's thirst for political leadership came from God. Yes, you…