Brampton Courthouse
This huge and modern courthouse was overloaded when it was completed. There is a serious need for more courthouses -- but that doesn't require new construction. Some of our best…
Sun News Network and the emasculation of the North American right wing
I haven't had that much exposure to Fox News North but from what I've seen there's obviously something fishy happening at that network which is symptomatic of a bigger issue…
I guess it depends on how you define "core services"
Two weeks ago: Hundreds of job cuts announced over the summer at Environment Canada were not politically motivated and will not affect core services in the department, Environment Minister Peter…
Mulcair can still be Deputy Leader
The media frenzy over the Federal NDP leadership is getting a little silly. First it would be good if they actually understood the NDP. They have experience covering the Conservatives…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for September 15, 2011
Take some time to click through today's leading legal headlines, from Wise Law on Twitter:Ontario judge hits airwaves to sate appetite for legal info - Vancouver Sun - http://goo.gl/4vy3N Lawsuit:…
What’s Our Back-up Plan?
Naomi Klein, author of Shock Doctrine and No Logo, discusses why our society is so addicted to risk, particularly when it comes to the natural world. From TED Women, December…
Fighting Poverty: Why Not Just Provide Better Public Services, Or Getting Down to Basics
First there were the various beefcake calendars put out by firemen to raise funds for burn units and the like. Then came "sex muffins of science," another calendar (which I…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Dan Gardner makes the case (with which I wholeheartedly agree) as to the importance of making thoughtful decisions at the best of times:If…
I’m Reading in Oshawa
This Sunday, the 18th, I’ll be reading at 2:50 at the First McLaughlin Literary Festival! I’ll be reading from The Singing Fire and talking about Web of Angels. Location: Parkwood…
New column day
Here, on what the Keystone XL pipeline debate started by Peter Lougheed means for Saskatchewan in managing its own natural resources.
Conscious and rousing morning…
if what you're reading here grips you, holds you, fascinates you, provokes you, emboldens you, pushes you, galvanizes you, discomfits you, tickles you, enrages you so much that you find…
Interpretation of Wills
Wernicke v Quirk, 2011 SKCA 95 gives a helpful summary of the law regarding interpretation of wills and when surrounding circumstances may properly be considered: The principles to be applied…
today’s awwww…baby tigers
Filed under: Fun Tagged: baby tigers video
Canadians Fight Government Proposal to Spy on Private Internet Use
SOS_100xx100.png As Parliament prepares to resume Canadians launch three online videos to let Canadians know about the government’s plan. Proposed bill will allow authorities to access private ...
Former Belgian soccer player Jonathan De Falco fields balls in porn
Earlier this year, Jonathan De Falco, a semi-professional, third division Belgian soccer player for the team Racing Mechelen was forced to quit the playing the game due to injury, and…
The anti-science government at work
Great post on the Harper government's latest anti-science move: "What We Don’t Know Will Hurt Us." They're axing an ozone monitoring project in the Arctic that has been in place…
Dog Threat Level Meter
Dog vocalizations interpreted. Condition Tail Wag Don’t be fooled by the cuteness of this puppy — it might mean trouble. I’ll growl at it just to let it know that…
Letter to Supporters: The government’s little secret
The government is trying to sneak through a dangerous and costly set of online spying bills. If passed, these bills will create a mandatory new registry of your private electronic…
Tim Hudak loses the support of even more women
Said they feel “used.” A Leamington mom who spent months with nine others protesting when a convicted sex offender moved next to their neighbourhood elementary school is accusing Tory Leader…
OUCH
In the Toronto Sun no less:Looks an accurate depiction.