New Quebec Amphitheater Deal Explained
Instead of typing a rant, I thought I'd use animation: enjoy. (mature language)
“Stop Harper” Protest by Parliamentary Page During Conservative Throne Speech
A Senate page managed to stand just meters away from the prime minister with a sign saying “Stop Harper” during the government’s throne speech in Ottawa today. Brigette Marcelle De…
Kudos–and a boo
“Harper’s agenda is disastrous for this country and for my generation,” DePape said…. “We have to stop him from wasting billions on fighter jets, military bases, and corporate tax cuts…
Re Brigette DePape: I will now eat my words
What was I saying about having to build an extra-parliamentary opposition? This young woman shows us all how it's done. If saying she's got cojones makes me sound sexist, I…
In Solidarity with CUPW
The Socialist Party of Ontario wishes to express its unequivocal solidarity with the workers of Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers in their present strike against the…
Weekend update(s)
Some different stuff, starting this weekend.(a) I just gave blog contributor status to my better half, Ruth. This could end very badly. The road to hell is paved with good…
Brigette DePape: Canadian heroine
Standing up to the tanks (click to embiggen - makes a wonderful desktop background)Canada needs more Brigette DePapes and less Stephen Harpers. We need more fighters and fewer donut eatin'…
The Mumpsimus Blog – A tempest in an ashtray
Last week, Councillor Keith Hull gave a notice of motion that read, "THAT Council of the Town of Collingwood herein petitions the Province of Ontario, Ministry of Health and the…
Breaking: TransCanada Keystone I Pipeline Shut Down Indefinitely Due to Safety Concerns
tar-sands-pipeline-state-dept-sued.jpg Following a string of oil spills, TransCanada's Keystone I tar sands oil pipeline has been indefinitely shut down, and banned from restarting operations. To...
Brigette Marcelle: Canadian heroine. UPDATE: Name is actually “Brigette DePape”.
Canada needs more Brigette DePapes and less Stephen Harpers. We need more fighters and fewer donut eatin’ authoritarian pricks. (DePape is referred to as “Marcelles” in the article.) “Harper’s agenda…
Climate Scientist Heidi Cullen On The “C-Word”
Climate Quote of the Day: But even though we don’t have all the answers — and maybe never will — we do know enough to act. And that is really…
A fool’s logic, protecting children from sexual indoctrination through sexual indoctrination
I think most people in Canada, and by most people I mean a good eighty percent, would agree that the mixing of religion and politics is a bad thing, or…
On the Quebec question: (5) The Constitution
Final point I want to consider on this issue. Some objections to Quebec separatism or nationalism seem to turn on a fear of "opening up" -- that is, amending --…
Brigette Marcelle: Canadian heroine UPDATE: Name is actually "Brigette DePape"?
Standing up to the tanks (click to embiggen - makes a wonderful desktop background)Canada needs more Brigette Marcelles and less Stephen Harpers. We need more fighters and fewer donut eatin'…
Speaking for 3 out of 4 Canadians….
Former Senate Page issues news release as follows: Ottawa/- During the reading of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s throne speech today, a young page was yanked from the Senate Chamber as…
Lawful Access: Murky intelligence operations running roughshod on the public Internet
Cross-posted from Mediamorphis The other day I pounded away madly on the keyboard about global internet regulation. I was perturbed by the preliminary ‘e-G8′ meetings convened by President Sarkozy that…
Festive Left Friday Blogging: Iconic photo du jour
Sorry, no Chavecito, Evo or El Ecuadorable today; don’t worry, they’ll be back next week (or whenever). I just got wind of this one via the tweeter, and it is…