The looming debt problem: update
Canadian household debt is at at record levels according to report by the Certified General Accountants Association. The latest report adds a new twist to a discussion of the potential…
Get ready to stay late
If MPs really wanted to get out of Ottawa when the House is scheduled to rise at the end of next week, they should think again. It doesn’t look like…
Autism Functioning Levels Are Important, Reality Based Distinctions, It Is Time To STOP Pretending They Do Not Exist
There are people whose opinions about autism are sought out by members of the media who promote the falsehood that there is no such thing as people who are low-functioning.…
Say what you will about Ottawa and the Senators
We would never do this.
Shall They or Shant They?
Source: CTV News: Senate Reform Ruffles Some Conservative FeathersWell, there's a lot to talk about. We could sit here and discuss the Conservatives' quick action on legislating Canada Post back…
In praise of a Senate revolt
News of a revolt among Conservative senators over Harper’s unconstitutional (and frankly asinine) reform bills should actually be welcome news. But of course, that’s not how everyone is reacting. Senator…
Identify this idiot – the 2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riots
The Stanley Cup riots in Vancouver are being broadcast, Facebooked, blogged, YouTubed and Twittered. Sun Media has a feed going #identifythisidiot (van24news@sunmedia.ca) Disappointed fans who grabbed some shots – help…
Two political extremes battle it out in Parliament during Question Period
Job loss, poverty and strikes were at the top of the agenda as the N.D.P. and the Conservatives broke out in debate during Question Period yesterday.
Next year country
Thanks, Canucks, for giving us a great series.
Okay, so I get to eat my words
Yesterday I predicted that the tory government would not introduce legislation to end the contract dispute between Canada Post and CUPW. Today, it seems Labour Minister Lisa Raitt formally announced…
Go Canucks Go
The riots in Vancouver are not caused by animals, they're caused by people like me.I think I was too into the Canucks this season, I say that not because they…
On value of unions, on spending cuts, on PTSD, and on asbestos: "News & Views" for week of June 12th
Qui est pour un référendum sur la réforme du Sénat?
Qui aurait bien de retour en mai, après que les conservateurs du Canada baigné dans leur glorieuse victoire sur les libéraux autant haï dans l'élection fédérale, que l'un des plus…
Federal Justice Minister backed brothels, lawyer says
Of course, the Federal government's legal position the there is no constitutional right to prostitution does not forbid legislative reform. Certainly Justice Minister Rob Nicholson is a very sensible and…
Woooooooooo!!!! Tonight we Drink the Good Scotch!!!
It's been a long 39 years. I need a drink.
Circle of Moms face down a bully in the Faith category
You gotta love it when bullies get their due. It started with a blog contest at the wonderful Circle of Moms network. The group started out on Facebook in 2007…
More Signs of the Times: Tatoos
No pictures so far--it's a bit embarassing to stop people to ask--but I'm struck this year by how many young people now have tatoos. Not just roses or "I love"…
3858…I Was Pulling For Love Me Tender
As the new anthem for Quebec.Just in time for La Fete de Fall In The Bonfire, also known as Fete Nationale and Jean Baptiste Day, Anne Sutherland in the Montreal…