From battalions to no cuts: how Connie promises have changed
Once upon a time, the federal Conservatives promised the good people of Happy Valley-Goose bay that their airport would once again be the scene of major military activity. Battalions of…
Todd’s history tags along behind him
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved, Used by Permission. Unfortunately for Todd Bentley, a reporter for Appleton Wisconsin’s newspaper is on the ball. He was in the city for revival…
Night One: #cpc11 live blog
6:30 pm: I have my blogger/media pass, I've navigated my way through the brand new Ottawa convention centre, I've paid $33.90 for WiFi (you're welcome, dear readers) and I'm settled…
The Mumpsimus Blog – 500-million-year-old fossils create economic development opportunities
This intriguing story is from a media release from the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development, posted on the Municipal Information Network. Exciting stuff when a…
Never Seen Anything Like It? I Have. Mike Harris all Over Again
Why can't taxpayers press charges against politicians who steal our money?Tony Clement deliberately misled Parliament, suggesting that he needed money for border security and instead used it for his re-election…
Minnesota Archbishop: Opposing Marriage Equality Is Not Anti-Gay
Via ThinkProgress:Archbishop John C. Nienstedt: “The Minnesota Catholic Conference, made up of the seven Catholic bishops from the state, support this amendment not for prejudicial or political reasons, but rather…
Well, that went fairly well
Today's training session went pretty well - I think. The computers showed up, the projector was there. All the participants were there. People were ready to learn and I really…
Science article recognizes John Mashey
Updated: With complete list of Mashey Papers Computer scientist, entrepreneur, periodic DeSmogBlog contributor and "one of the good guys" John Mashey is the subject of an extremely favorable profile this…
We must fight this hailstorm of praise!
Oh, the challenges of fundraising when you can't blame the opposition or Liberal Senators for defeating your agenda:CPC appeals to party supporters to finance fight against media, punditsWith a stable…
Fire and Ice
Some say the world will end in fire,Some say in ice.From what I've tasted of desireI hold with those who favor fire.But if it had to perish twice,I think I…
Cultivating Canada – New book looks at reconciliation by way of cultural diversity
A new book about reconciliation and cultural diversity in Canada is FREE for your summer reading list.
Anthony Weiner Cartoons
Like Harper, Anthony Weiner believes in transparency.Truth shall set you free. And naked-truth......
Ontario NDP would cap gas prices
New Democrats will stop price gouging at the pump: Horwath « Ontario NDP An NDP government in Ontario would set weekly price caps on the cost of gasoline. Five provinces…
His Highness Must Fly in Style
In March of 2007, taxpayers were upset to learn that his highness was spending $2000.00 an hour to travel on military jets, too good to fly commercial: Harper called hypocrite…
Ontario NDP would role back tax cuts for corporations
New Democrats will scrap McGuinty’s corporate tax rate giveaway: Horwath « Ontario NDPIt's been proven time and again that giving tax cuts to corporations doesn't create jobs for Canadians and…
Mark Holland on rebuilding the Liberal Party of Canada
Politics Reimagined: Mark Holland from Corey Hogan on Vimeo. This is a tremendous speech. The part I thought was most insightful was the need to make the Liberal Party “open…
New Majority, Old Liars
Oink, Oink, Oink. Just think, Tony Clement is in control of all your money. Solid gold outhouses for everyone!* *This offer is only good in Parry Sound-Muskoka. City dwellers especially,…
Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Chantal Hebert points out that the biggest difference resulting from the NDP's emergence as Canada's official opposition may have to do with gender…
Looters in Suits (The Harper Conservative government) outed – again. G8 Spending.
Ministers didn't follow policies for G8 spending: AG - Politics - CBC News The report shows that the Conservatives spent money in their ridings ignoring their own guidelines and transparency,…
Jack Layton’s Plans versus Reality
Right now Jack Layton and the NDP are rightfully riding high, with their newly elected MPs learning the ropes. Layton says repeatedly that the NDP will keep the Conservative majority…