Facing the Backdraft
Climate analyst Barry Saxifrage explains how the CO2 from fires is adding significantly to greenhouse gas accumulation. His charts show the dramatic increase in Canadian wildfires:"Wildfire is now incinerating four…
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Historical Mythology – WWII: The Anti-Fascist War
As we watch the direction the American Trump regime is taking today we are seeing a lot of commentary and memes referencing how the allies went to war against German…
Historical Mythology – WWII: The Anti-Fascist War
As we watch the direction the American Trump regime is taking today we are seeing a lot of commentary and memes referencing how the allies went to war against German…
The U.S. changes sides, whither Canada?
Donald Trump and his MAGA colleagues have decided to do more than abandon America’s fight... The post The U.S. changes sides, whither Canada? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Contact the CRTC Regarding Fox News Threat
https://applications.crtc.gc.ca/PublicComplaintForm/eng/makeAComplaint Aug 8th. Fox News “The Five” host Watters suggested the USA should “invade” Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Alberta, using some violence if necessary. Their broadcasts should not be allowed in…
A visitors guide to Edmonton
Since going to the U.S.A. is now unCanadian (sorry, Spokane, maybe next year) Alberta tourist destinations should be having a banner year. But where to go? Jasper is lovely, just…
I’m Supposed to Write a Blog Post Today
When I rebooted this blog in the fall of 2018 I made a commitment to post at least once a month and so far I have kept that promise to…
I’m Supposed to Write a Blog Post Today
When I rebooted this blog in the fall of 2018 I made a commitment to post at least once a month and so far I have kept that promise to…
Environment Canada Bad Air
I sent this to their feedback form: I’ve noticed an ongoing problem with the AQHI calculated for Regina the past week. 2 nights ago it was reported as moderate, while…
The political demise of Donald Trump, which suddenly appears possible, would herald big changes for UCP
Well, you didn’t exactly hear this first here, but it sure is starting to look like Donald Trump is done like dinner! The political demise of the U.S. president, if…
We already know the answers to this ‘survey’
As a public service to my reader(s), and in the interests of saving us all a lot of time, this week I will present the highlights of the provincial government’s…
Trying To Understand The Carney Government’s Actions
Online, I am seeing a ton of reactions to what the current Liberal government in Ottawa is doing. These range from outrage over a perceived non-reaction to Trump’s latest temper…
Trying To Understand The Carney Government’s Actions
Online, I am seeing a ton of reactions to what the current Liberal government in Ottawa is doing. These range from outrage over a perceived non-reaction to Trump’s latest temper…
USA Concentration Camps
One commenter noted that Homan isn’t human. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/us-man-denied-entry-1.7583146 The media is going to feature a non-ending supply of stories about people who voted for the Leopards Eating Faces GOP, only…
Happy birthday to us!
I’m not much of a flag waver. Patriotism brings out too much of the worst... The post Happy birthday to us! first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
We shouldn’t forget our American history
From the 17th to the 20th centuries was an imperial age for leading European countries.... The post We shouldn’t forget our American history first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
TD Bank Money Laundering
I think many people are familiar with HSBC doing something bad like this, but TD Bank is especially disappointing as I’ve used them all my banking life.
The blog is MADE IN CANADA by a CANADIAN
So, watch any hockey lately? Of course you have. Watching at least some of the Stanley Cup playoffs is almost a requirement of citizenship in this country, and Canadian companies…
Is Canada moving to a two-party system? Is this really the death of the NDP?
The quick answer is likely not; while the long-winded one is that our history says otherwise. In 1984, if you are as old as I, you may know that the…
Alberta “Separatism”
I’m old enough to have lived through both Quebec referendums (to date) on sovereignty, and I’ve watched the sleazy grievance politics of “Western Alienation” attempting to ape Quebec’s situation. I…