Child Welfare in Ontario
Ontario does have a strong and modern child welfare system. In a letter published late last year the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies (OACAS) stated that, "Ontario has the…
Market research for a new religion
Having looked into various religions like Christianity, Judaism and Islam I've decided that the marketplace is in bad need of a new faith, but given our modern age I think…
The Ginger Platform Existing Proposals Broken Down into Resolutions
After its formation in late 2008 the Ginger Project held a series of public meetings with the intent of creating a Democratic Socialist electoral agenda for the province of Ontario.Out…
Proud to be a Canucks Fan now!
Awesome The Vancouver Canucks have removed the offending language on their Facebook page. Check it out for yourself! I am proud to be a Canucks fan!!!!!! Go Canucks Go!!!
Shades of Green: Salmon Farming – The Tightening Noose
The Norwegian-owned salmon farming industry that has inundated BC's West Coast with open net-pen feedlots invariably defends itself against accusations of causing environmental damage by insisting that no evidence exists…
Can Someone Be Charged With Treason
For disagreeing with the hard right party of a foreign country? If you listen to leading Republicans, the answer is, yes. If Harper is smart, he will keep his mouth…
18 Months of Long, Devisive Liberal Infighting! Awesome!
What a great way to start rebuilding. Fight for AT LEAST 18 months first. Beautiful. Great thinking. A consensus appears to be developing that the decimated Liberal party should delay…
The real danger of Conservative government
A lot of people have been commenting that no matter what evil Harper would, in his heart, love to wreak in the upcoming Conservative majority, it won't really be that…
This Weekend: Montreal Anarchist Bookfair!
The bestest and biggest radical bookfair in North America, and i'm lucky enough that it happens in my town. Come and say hi and check out the books at this…
Rae of Light
As I said all along, this is really the best solution to the Liberals' search for an interim leader. Rae is an outstanding communicator and will keep the party relevant…
GGGS: Breaking Scrimshaw’s Rules
Note: I wrote this post in 2009, but decided it would be more useful to readers if I were to publish it before the Great Glebe Garage Sale (GGGS), rather…
Voters pruned Liberal MPs so as to prune Liberal sense of entitlement
The results of the 2011 election were in many ways a continuation of a trend: a steady rapping of the Liberal knuckles by dissatisfied voters over the course of 3…
A suggestion: Consult, but with Options
A short, sharp battle has been waging over the past few days over the decision by the National Board of Directors of the Liberal Party, lead by President Alf Apps,…
The Journey: From the Railway Committee Room to the Reading Room
Parliament is a place of symbolism. Today, the Liberal Party caucus said goodbye to Michael Ignatieff in the Railway Committee Room, its last meeting there. Jack Layton's NDP will be…
I think the Senate appointments are awesome
It will allow Layton to hold Harper to account. Why I expect it willbe so mercilessly effective that Harper will express regret for havingwon the election. The tearing of a…
More on Meera Bai, Faith and Nursing
I realized after I wrote yesterday about Meera Bai and her work at Insite, the Vancouver safe drug injection site, that she has both a blog called Strong Hands and…
Green and Healthy Living: The Suburban Illusion
The Globe and Mail has carried two interesting, conflicting stories the last few days. One is a long article in an insert, Backbone Magazine, about Drake's Landing, a "green" community…
O Canada. Performed by Williams Shatner
William Shatner Sings O Canada by Jacob Medjuck - NFBShatner updates the lyrics a bit.Watch the video.The lyrics as interpreted from his song and suggestions:O CanadaOur home on native landTrue…