It's Christmas time again. Another time for people to go out and spend spend spend. Another time for Christians the world over to reflect on the man who was sent…
People keep saying that Canadian politics are stale and boring. Michael Ignatieff needs some ideas just to get people talking. So, here's a quick list of 11 things that likely…
... but still not walking the walk. Nothing new here, eh? Well folks - here's one more note added in proof (emphasis added): Canada oil sands: Pollution monitoring is censured…
Global Television court reporter, Alex Pierson, had a previous verbal confrontation with the officer who was charged with assault with a deadly weapon in the alleged Queen's Park assault. According…
A response to a blog entry by @OwenGreaves found at http://blog.owengreaves.com/thoughts-from-owen. I have begun to believe that in a world of free information flow created by the internet and other…
Five months ago, Todd Hirsch lamented "no one’s telling the complete truth" about the oil sands. Finally, someone has answered his prayers. The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has issued…
A couple of weeks ago, @causticchick tweeted "I was followed by @VisionVancouver today, which is weird because I'm STAUNCHLY AGAINST Vision Vancouver. Gregor can kiss my ass. #VanPoli" after Vision…
Hey everyone, episode 3 of the Progress Now podcast is out. Check it out here. Leave a comment at commentsprogressnow@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, subscribing and commenting. All the best, Merry…
For once, I'm not talking about the fiscal mess Europe finds itself in. No, the biggest deficit in Europe these days is a democratic one. What am I talking about?…
Usually the absence of leadership precedes a leadership race, but in the case of the BC NDP, it appears the absence of leadership is the leadership race.With only until January…
A brilliant article contributed by Tamara Lorincz and Steven Staples. Give it a read and feel free to comment.Jet fighters a costly mistake for taxpayersCross posted at Sister Sage's Musings
In Ottawa today, Prime Minister Cowboy Steve named famous football personality Don "Dandy Don" Meredith to a new position in the Canadian Senate. "I am pleased to announce the appointment…
Prime Minister Harper appointed two more senators today. One is said to be a volunteer pastor of a pentecostal church, and the other has dedicated most of his life to…
As 2010 draws to a close, I look back at all the blog posts in the first year of Carbon49. Judged by the highest view counts, here are the top…
So it sounds like Iggy is building up the courage to strike out on his own and risk sending the country to an election in the spring. Well I say,…
In a way, it is with relief that I find I am not one of the "tinfoil hat" paranoid/conspiracy theorist crowd, yet at the same time feel dismay at being…
"It's time for new leadership in this province, let's choose it, let's lead together." - Christy ClarkThere's a uniting force that surpasses the left and the right, the liberal and…
By Charlie Smith, The Straight Publish Date: December 16, 2010 This week, Vision Vancouver park commissioners ramped up their attacks on the lone elected Green in Vancouver, Stuart M...
I would like to commend the United States Senate for voting to repeal the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. Despite the pain the Democrats went through in losing these stronghold…
