Once a claim abandoned relief based thereon improper
Dardha v. Theodore, 2011 ONCA 430 deals with the highly unusual circumstance where a party abandons a claim at trial but the trial judge finds the abandoned claim has been proven. In such…
D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T
The general opinion of the throne speech was ho-hum, enlivened by Brigette DePape's politely disrespectful protest:In response to the pearl-clutching about how awfully disrespectful Brigette was of the dignity of…
Friday night "Rockin’ in the Free World": Buffalo Springfield reunite.
In honour of Brigette DePape.Bonus Neil Young goodness. Here he rocks out with Devo.
The Throne Speech 2011
Today was the official Throne Speech of Parliament and the ushering in of an active Conservative Majority and NDP opposition. Although this symbolic ceremony is a highlight of our political…
The Gay Who Wasn’t Gay Enough
I just wanted to quickly give well deserved kudos to the makers of this little promo for Toronto's Gay Rugby Team. Wow! I'm tempted to join (tempted, I won't be…
Friday night
Good evening, everybody. Tell me how do you do Roy Rogers kick things off with King Biskit....
Iron Woman Brigette DePape: artiste, too
Interesting person, this Brigette of ours. Hero in the chambers, artist with the thunder stix.
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...