Favourite Poems XL
For the fortieth poem in the series, something a little different. Okay, not seasonal, but what the hell. (The Simpsons’ classic version can be found here.) Filed under: Favourite Poems,…
The New War On Crime
In his latest blog post, Alex Himelfarb warns that -- after the Canada Post filibuster is over -- the opposition should turn its attention to the government's omnibus crime bill.…
New poll finds ‘monumental shift’ in public perception of Toronto police because of G20 actions – thestar.com
New poll finds ‘monumental shift’ in public perception of Toronto police because of G20 actions - thestar.comI might just have to revise my opinion of the Star again. This is…
Love Makes The World Go ‘Round
Hope you are enjoying your Saturday – here’s a cute video that shows mother cat and her kitten snuggling together during a nap. Here’s hoping you fit in some cuddling…
Chief Bill Blair: No Apology, No Resignation
Having released a self-serving 70 page report reviewing the G20 Summit debacle, Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair has concluded he has nothing to apologize for and will not consider resigning.…
Saturday Snickerfest
After her communion scrum, Premier Kathy Dunderdale led reporters in a brief prayer in which she asked for divine help to get her out of the political quagmire she’d made…
Rooky MPs Take the Floor: Great Experience in Canada Post Filibuster
There has been a flurry of Facebook posts from the young NDP MPs about the epic struggle being waged in the House of Commons to try to amend the back…
Hudak’s Proposed Changes To OHRT Would Drive Up Costs
From Ontario News Watch, human rights lawyer Andrew Pinto:Critics of the system, citing a backlog of 4,000 cases, have said they want the tribunal run more like a court. But…
Saturday Photo: More Walls Signs, the Good and the Uglly
Walking down lanes and alleys gives you a different perspective on a place, and I've come across some fascinating contrasts on the Plateau. Among them are the carefully painted works…
Friday, er, Saturday miscellany
OK. I didn’t get to the Friday Miscellany thing yesterday. My bad. I was golfing in the afternoon – and dodging lightning – and had to work like the dickens…
Fossil Fuel Propaganda In Education: Connecting the Dots
Environment-kids.jpg Get ‘em while their young!It’s a widely know fact that children, whose immune systems are weaker than adults and still developing, are especially susceptible to g...
Harperite Pal Geert Wilders Acquitted of Hate Speech Charges
The man invited by the Harperites to speak at this year's Tulip Festival, Geert Wilders, has been acquitted of hate crime charges.Wilders has also appeared on Fox News North and…
thank you, new york!!! marriage equality comes to my home state
New York State, thank you for doing the right thing! Forty-two years after Stonewall, same-sex couples have the legal right to marry in New York State. Whoo-hoo!New York is the…
Traffic that transcends the overpass
Well, did she know in advance? Minister Chickenshit Kremlinology 36: Thinking with your ass Will one of them change parties? Like Momma says, stupid is… Penis Envy Belize dannys Fortis…
Bisy Backson
Having upped stakes and relocated the pulpit--if not yet the entire family--to the Royal City and having started a new job as a night watchman at a place that makes…
The Conrad Chronicle continues: Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Then go to Canada and make a nuisance of yourself…
Go directly to jail! Former Canadian press barons convicted of criminal offences in allied democracies may not appear exactly as illustrated. Below: The actual Lord Black, mugged.Amid all the courtroom…
TAKEN: BC Government Takes Autistic Girl From Caring Dad
Derek Hoare shows a picture of himself with his daughter Ayn in happier timesJohn Van Putten Photo The British Columbia government, Ministry of Children and Family Development, has taken an…
Hey, We Appreciate the Honesty
Paul Fromm and his ilk often claim that they favor total freedom of speech (meaning the freedom to disseminate hate, but we shan't split hairs) as a rationale for why…