Cathie from Canada gets it on the G20 Toronto weekend
I am not able to comment on Cathie from Canada's blog. I'll just reply be stating that Police Chief Blair doesn't get it that the failure of the G20 weekend…
Be careful what you wish for
Hmmm ... in spite of the highly touted muscle of a Conservative majority government, maybe locking out the postal workers and then expecting them to be quickly legislated back to…
A Message to Every Alberta Liberal: End the Writing off of People
I was reading one comment made over on Calgarygrit’s blog made by a fellow by the name of “Frank” I felt this sinking, sickening feeling. Every single time I hear…
H of C like the Pink Bunny — they keep going and going and …
... going and going ... the debate in Parliament on the back to work legislation for the locked out workers at the Canada Post Corporation, that is. (Kady O'Malley has…
Shorter Canadian Stance On Asbestos
While the Canadian government agrees that asbestos is a dangerous product, the electoral concerns of the Conservative Party trumps scientific reality.
The Star Phoenix gets it
viaIts taken a long time, but the meaning of Canada's G20 tragedy finally seem to be sinking in.Here's today's Star Phoenix editorial: But as embarrassing as Vancouver was to the…
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…