Greatly Exaggerated Rumours, Jack Layton Edition
by matttbastard Michael Valpy addresses the current conventional wisdom that without Jack Layton, the NDP — and Canada’s left — is now doomed, doomed, DOOMED! Ahem. Sorry ’bout that. Now,…
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Wasn’t This Solved in the ’60s? Re-Branding is Ineffective
The 1960′s saw Canada pick up a new flag. We even gave it a day, February 15th, to be celebrated. Canada’s New(TM) Harper Government(TM) is undertaking a “re-branding” of the…
What I Found in my Garden
A turtle. I remember as a child reading about turtles (or tortoises) in England, where all proper gardens seemed to have one — and being rather charmed by the idea.…
The Power of Provinces and the Importance of the 2011 Ontario Election
When Stephen Harper won a majority in the federal election he did this first and foremost by attracting a large body of voters who had not voted for him in…
Pond scum
Meet your equals. Share and Enjoy: Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
There is a time and there is a place…
… for cynicism and criticism. There is a time and a place to back off and show some respect. You’d think that less than 24 hours after the death of…
About Jack
Hearing about Jack Layton’s death from cancer driving home a couple of days ago was like a hard punch in the head, and I nearly went off the road. My…
There’s plenty of Muslim discrimination in the U.S. but what about Canada?
Amidst the hectic rustle and bustle of tweets, Facebook conversations, blog posts and cafe debates on all things provincial politics, there is one topic that I almost forgot about. It’s…
RIP, Honorable Jack Layton!
I’m still shocked by the untimely passing this morning of the Federal NDP leader, Jack Layton, at the age of 61. Canada has lost a great champion. Jack will be…
Jack Layton: Canada, and Canadian Families with Autistic Children, Have Lost A Strong, Compassionate Voice
Photograph by Fred Greeslade, Reuters There will be many words spoken to express the great loss that Canadians feel on hearing of the passing of Jack Layton. His positive, feisty,…
Jack Layton: Let Us Be Loving, Hopeful, and Optimistic. And We’ll Change The World
A letter to Canadians from Jack Layton, leader of the NDP and the leader of the Official Opposition in the Canadian Parliament. It is dated August 20, two days before…
A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton
A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton August 20, 2011Toronto, OntarioDear Friends,Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I…
RIP Jack Layton: His Death Is Only The Beginning
by matttbastard In the end, we should have known it was fanciful, even selfish, to expect Jack Layton to make it back to Parliament in the Fall. The man who,…
Today and tomorrow–My tribute to Jack Layton
Today is the day most of us feared when former NDP Leader Jack Layton took to the stage on July 25th to announce what was meant to be a temporary…
Howl! live recording 2 – Monday Music Pick: Download two free tracks from experimental guitarist Nick Kuepfer
Art Threat presents two live recordings featuring musician Nick Kuepfer performing at Howl! in March 2011.
Jack Layton’s Legacy
Jack Layton has died from cancer. I believe his legacy will inspire optimism and integrity in Canadian politics. What are your thoughts? Share the Love: Twitter del.icio.us email RSS Facebook…
RIP Jack Layton #CancerTagFail
If we make it to September, Everything’s gonna be alright I know, It’s the coldest time of Summer, And Canada mourns the MP from Toronto. If we make it to…
Jack Layton 1950-2011
Jack Layton passed away this morning and I feel that in his passing we need to remember all the good that he has done for Canada. Obviously, it is in…
Jack Layton
I just now learned that Mr. Layton has passed away. My thoughts go out to his family and his colleagues. This is a sad day for all Canadians regardless of…