Interesting: was Henry Burris’ Twitter account hacked?
Seems as if a 'crude' sexual innuendo ended up on Henry Burris' Twittefeed. He pleads innocent. Details are sketchy but Twitter speculation is that the Calgary's Herald and Sun were…
Blatchford’s Column
The Naylor tweet, incidentally, is degrees worse that Blatchford's now infamous column, which in comparison seems merely stupid and insensitive. Her argument, as I read it, is that Mr. Layton's…
Pitiful: Canada can’t even afford to attend Expo 2012 in South Korea
Under the guise of 'belt tightening', Canada has turned down an invitation to attend Expo 2012 in South Korea. Or, is it a case we simply can't we afford it?…
Calgary Mom Launches Anti-Homophobia Campaign
A Calgary mom has launched a new anti-homophobia campaign that will be gracing various public transit vessels in the city starting this September. The campaign was originally conceived after a…
The Power of Confusion: The Three Amigos Update #nlpoli
Premier Kathy Dunderdale doesn’t understand the criticism of the federal government’s recent announcement of a loan guarantee for the Muskrat Falls megadebt project Provincial NDP leader Lorraine Michael, for one,…
If you want breaking news you need to check twitter… .
Sitting in my office I felt a little dizzy. The room seemed to be shaking a bit. I didn't realize what it was until my clerk said "I bet it's…
More of Tim Uppal’s dangerous rhetoric
You would think that a bit of basic civic literacy might be a requirement for the Minister of State for Democratic Reform. Okay, maybe all that qualifies one in this…
20 Tips for first-year students: #13- Explore the natural beauty surrounding Mount Allison University
In the 13th video in our 20-part video tip series, third-year biology student David Summerby-Murray discusses places to see outside Sackville. He mentions the Tantramar Salt Marshes, just outside Sackville…
"Let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world."
I've seen a lot of people talk about hope dying, Jack being irreplaceable and so on. Not everyone by any means, which is good, but too dashed many. To those…
The secret to Western success in Afghanistan: NATO must train the Taliban!
Completely untrained Afghan Mujahideen troops, the same people who later became the Taliban, stand atop a Soviet helicopter they downed in 1979. Below, Leonid Brezhnev. I’ve got it! The way…
alberta candidate nomination update – august 2011 (part 2).
Former Green Party leader chosen as Wildrose candidate in Rocky Mountain House-Sundre I have updated the list of declared and nominated candidates standing for the next provincial election. Here are…
Thanks Again, or, How Interest in Social Media Feeds on Itself
As I finished wrapping up my last week full-time at the Communications Office at Mount Allison University and switch to part-time duties, I've been thinking about how thankful I am…
Oh, please…
Do you think you guys could wait a day or two, maybe until after Jack Layton's funeral, before you start speculating about improbable leadership candidates and concern-trolling the end of…
Video: Winnipeg Lanterns for Peace 2011
Every August 6, Winnipeggers commemorate the August 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a Lanterns for Peace Ceremony. People come together to make and float their lanterns in…
Jack Layton and the Power of Myth
(Click pic to enlarge)On my way home this evening, I stopped by City Hall to check out this improvised and rapidly growing memorial to Jack Layton.Where people were dropping by…
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into BP’s Oil Gusher Cover Up
bp_oil-leak.jpg The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an official investigation to determine whether or not BP lied to the public and to the government about the amount of oil…
Death of a Leader
The Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth is dead. Jack Layton's life was cut short far too quickly. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Jack Layton was for better…
Death of a Leader
The Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth is dead. Jack Layton’s life was cut short far too quickly. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Jack Layton was for better…
Death of a Leader
The Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth is dead. Jack Layton's life was cut short far too quickly. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Jack Layton was for better…
Death of a Leader
The Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth is dead. Jack Layton’s life was cut short far too quickly. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Jack Layton was for better…