Democracy
Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are right. H.…
Rob Ford Reveals Subway Alternative
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford unveiled his Subway alternative today. According to Ford, the new plan can meet the demands of both the downtown and suburban populations, even during rush hours.…
Your once-in-a-century chance is now!
In 2008, for Alberta’s last election, only 40% of eligible voters decided to cast a ballot. Many people cite cynicism, apathy or a lack of likable candidates as reasons to…
harper infiltrates CRTC
According to Heritage Minister James Moore's office, just because Tom Pentefountas fails to meet the criterion required for the position of vice-chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, and…
The Daily: First Thoughts
The launch of The Daily, the newest digital newspaper, has started a new revolution. Well think of, although the Huffington Post has been around for a while, The Daily is…
Mon pays, ce n’est pas Vancouver!
I had to shake my head in amused bewilderment in reading Vancouver Olympics CEO John Furlong's whining in his memoirs about how the issue of French in the Olympics' opening…
Late Friday Night Ode To … Peaceful Democratic Uprisings
Back there last Saturday, I wrote the following:As we applaud our Tunisian and Egyptian brothers and sisters, let us keep firmly in mind that it is they whom are bravely…
Enquiring minds want to know…
I just had a call from a member of the press asking if it was true that I would be running for City Council in the next election. My response…
Salt (No, not the Movie)
Well, great news from the Globe and Mail today, as the government is getting rid of people advocating getting salt out of our diets so they can be replaced with…
Is weakness in the regions the real cause for NDP flip-flopping on the budget?
At this point, the NDP has had more than a few positions on supporting the Tory budget. While Liberals have been clear that hard working Canadian families deserve a hard…
Join Me for Breakfast – March 18th
Men Speaking Out Against Family Violence and Abuse in Our Community Breakfast with the Boys March 18, 2011 Hosted By: Mayor Bill Given, City of Grande Prairie Special Guests: Wayne…
Join Me for Breakfast – March 18th
Men Speaking Out Against Family Violence and Abuse in Our CommunityBreakfast with the BoysMarch 18, 2011Hosted By:Mayor Bill Given, City of Grande Prairie Special Guests:Wayne DrysdaleMLA- Grande Prairie WapitiEverett McDonaldReeve-…
Join Me for Breakfast – March 18th
Men Speaking Out Against Family Violence and Abuse in Our Community Breakfast with the Boys March 18, 2011 Hosted By: Mayor Bill Given, City of Grande Prairie Special Guests: Wayne…
Getting to Work on Transit City
This is the deputation I gave in City Hall on February 2nd regarding bus service cuts. Meeting Room #2 was overflowing -- 160 constituents, 30 above fire code -- waited…
Getting to Work on Transit City
This is the deputation I gave in City Hall on February 2nd regarding bus service cuts. Meeting Room #2 was overflowing — 160 constituents, 30 above fire code — waited…
Getting to Work on Transit City
This is the deputation I gave in City Hall on February 2nd regarding bus service cuts. Meeting Room #2 was overflowing -- 160 constituents, 30 above fire code -- waited…
Getting to Work on Transit City
This is the deputation I gave in City Hall on February 2nd regarding bus service cuts. Meeting Room #2 was overflowing — 160 constituents, 30 above fire code — waited…
Reasonable caps for reasonable prices?
Usage based billing. It is a term that most Canadians had probably never even heard of until quite recently. I had, but that is because I handle most of the…
Reasonable caps for reasonable prices?
Usage based billing. It is a term that most Canadians had probably never even heard of until quite recently. I had, but that is because I handle most of the…