On Jim Karygiannis
I don't really know much about the Jim Karygiannis thing. He is accused of questioning former Tory candidate Harry Tsai's competence in the English language, and this is being interpreted…
Hurricane Trichet Hits Jackson Hole
I just finished watching Jack Layton’s state funeral and notice that Jean-Claude Trichet’s speech from Jackson Hole is out. The European Central Bank president does not seem to get it.…
Thoughts on a State Funeral
20 years ago, Jack Layton founded the white ribbon campaign to end violence against women. Now it is a movement across 60 countries. That’s what I learned while watching his…
One last, brief word about Mr. Layton…
Scores of Canadians are going to speak and write eloquently about Mr. Layton, and what – if any – legacy he will leave, and they will opine on this truly…
Adieu, le bon Jack
Agree with him ideologically or not, Jack Layton was clearly no ordinary politician, and the week following his passing has been no ordinary week. The widespread emotional outpouring in response…
A Sea Of Orange Hope
It's not fashionable to be earnest these days when irony and cynicism are the king and queen. But they've been deposed today at Roy Thompson Hall where there is a…
Cheri DiNovo and Biblical Views of Homosexuality
I don't want to detract from the tone set in my previous overview of the religious leanings of Parkdale-Highpark candidates, but I feel compelled to address a particular interview with…
2011 Ontario Election: Religion in the Riding of Parkdale Highpark
Religion usually isn't a dominant issue in Canadian politics. While there is certainly a general correlation with higher levels of Christian religiosity among conservatives, prominent debates over religion as the…
Naked Against the Power of Hurricane Irene
Funny video I found on Youtube thanks to the #StormPorn Twitter hastag (hat tip @jeffjarvis for that hashtag). ***Warning, may contain men in their natural state****
Jimmy K the Multiculturalism Critic
Let me say off the bat that I don't know Jim Karygiannis, but from all accounts of people I know that do, he's apparently a nice guy.However, these accusations leave…
About British Columbians’ Supposed Tax Revolt
There has been a lot of uninformed opinion by people in distant parts of Canada about the meaning and significance of the referendum in which a majority voted to repeal…
Another violent cop gets off: Drunk West Vancouver who beat unarmed civilian gets wrist slapped
This is sadly another in a long line of violent police officers abusing their duty to violate innocent citizens and getting away with a mere wrist slap. Worse yet, this…
Gerry Hummel Cartoon: Private Power Thieves
In the wake of the panel report on BC Hydro and the media firestorm over costly private power projects we plainly don't need, our cartoonist Gerry Hummel gives us his…
gay finches partners for life
via blogs.smithsonianmag.com Fascinating short article on same-sex pairings among a variety of animals. Filed under: Miscellany
Fukushima—radiation damage that just won’t quit
I admit to a love-hate relationship with nuclear power. One day I am all for it because of the large amounts of relatively green power it can provide. I wonder…
The Two Faces Of Christy Clark
ReeseWitherspoonIsNotOurPremierFlickThisVille Yesterday, when the stinger-free hive mind that is BC's Legislative Press Gallery tried, ineffectually, to get Ms. Christy Clark to state whether or not she had any intention of…
Jack Layton’s lesson for Liberals and Tories
This is what Adam Radwanski said in today's Globe & Mail:It should be humbling to his contemporaries that this was enough to make many Canadians acutely feel a void as…
Irene Good Night
Another Irene song - Good Night Irene by Nat King Cole. It is a good one. Enjoy!
Glenn Beck: God sent Irene
More of Beck’s hyperbole and wild talk. According to him Irene is a blessing. He says, "It is God reminding you, as was the earthquake last week...you're not in control."