A Regional Draw
I’m not sure if people real realize just how cool The Multiplex is going to be. It seems like a lot of people think of it as “the new pool”…
A Regional Draw
I'm not sure if people real realize just how cool The Multiplex is going to be. It seems like a lot of people think of it as "the new pool"…
A Regional Draw
I’m not sure if people real realize just how cool The Multiplex is going to be. It seems like a lot of people think of it as “the new pool”…
A Conservative government: What now?
Last week I wrote an editorial exploring the role of the arts in creating healthy and prosperous countries. With the government of Canada making major shifts across the board last…
A Conservative majority. Now what?
There is no point dwelling on the obvious other than to simply reiterate it. The election of a Conservative majority government will usher in wrenching change in Canada and we…
Did Democracy Just Break Your Heart?
If democracy just broke your heart, this post is for you. Sometimes democracy can do that to a person. And when it happens, it feels like you've just been betrayed…
The morning after: Where are we and where do we go from here?
It was an extraordinary election. Both Stephen Harper and Jack Layton got the results they were aiming for. Stephen Harper got his majority and Jack Layton replaced the Liberal Party…
Blame.
Many are blaming the NDP. Many are blaming the Liberals. Some are even calling out the Greens. Lots to go around today. I blame Canada. The non voters, (you know…
May 3: World Press Freedom Day a Dark Day for Canadian Journalism – Canada’s Free Press in Intensive Care?
The one most obvious outstanding fact after yesterday's election in Canada is that some sort of media/press reform is absolutely necessary in this country. There is an overwhelming body of…
Economic Impact of Harper Majority
This 6 minute debate between Michael Hlinka, CBC business correspondent, and myself examines the economic impact of a Harper majority. It took place early today on Metro Morning, the local…
CBC: "Sony data breach update reveals ‘bad practices’"
"Cybersecurity specialists are asking pointed questions about the way Sony manages customers' sensitive information, based on new details about its massive data breach.Chester Wisniewski, a Vancouver-based senior security advisor with…
CBC: "Sony data breach update reveals ‘bad practices’"
“Cybersecurity specialists are asking pointed questions about the way Sony manages customers’ sensitive information, based on new details about its massive data breach. Chester Wisniewski, a Vancouver-based senior security advisor…
CBC: "Sony data breach update reveals ‘bad practices’"
"Cybersecurity specialists are asking pointed questions about the way Sony manages customers' sensitive information, based on new details about its massive data breach.Chester Wisniewski, a Vancouver-based senior security advisor with…
CBC: "Sony data breach update reveals ‘bad practices’"
“Cybersecurity specialists are asking pointed questions about the way Sony manages customers’ sensitive information, based on new details about its massive data breach. Chester Wisniewski, a Vancouver-based senior security advisor…
Day after …
Results (unofficial): Conservatives 162 NDP 102 Liberals 34 Bloc 4 Green 1 Mr Harper may well have his long sought majority now, but he needs to understand that while he…
Did NDP Sectarianism Screw Canada?
While NDP supporters might be celebrating last night’s election results, the reality is that it was an umitigated disaster for Canada. The Tory majority will mean more tax breaks for…
Liz Party of Canada Leader Press Conference
Possibly with visions of a long walk off a short pier, the press have been summoned to witness the spectacle of the recently renamed Liz Party of Canada's first ever…