Intolerable suffering of refugees’ limbo in Canada
Photo by Mstyslav Chernov As thousands continue fleeing war and persecution in a desperate attempt to find safety in Europe and North America, media and NGOs alike have improperly termed…
Canadian Politics
Quebec Left Debates Perspectives in Canada’s Federal Election
Photo by D’Arcy Norman Canada’s current federal election campaign is now at the half-way point in the lead-up to October 19. The three major parties are polling almost equally, with…
The NDP and the Election
Photo by Canada’s NDP At this moment, it seems that Harper’s Conservatives are losing ground, headed for possible defeat or minority status, if recent polls are to be believed. If…
Where Mulcair stands on oil sands and climate change
Photo by Matt Jiggins The leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party talks tough on the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, Energy East pipeline proposal and Keystone XL. But a National Observer…
Come Clean, Ms. Green
The Green Party have betrayed their lofty ideals and haughty denunciation of the other parties. Murray Dobbin continues his fine work and analysis with another very significant blog. Come clean,…
Project Democracy Call Out Green Party Over Their Inaccurate Pamphlet Blanketing Vancouver Island Ridings
Richard Hughes-Independent Strategic Voter Perhaps it is one of the results of an extended election period but Green Party leader Elizabeth May, once voted as parliamentarian of the year by…
I Don’t Know About You But This Election is Unbearable By Gerry Caplan
This article published in Rabble.ca struck a chord and rings true with many soldiers of the left persuasion. Gerald Caplan has an MA in Canadian history and a Ph.D. in…
Harper’s ‘Dog Whistle’ Messaging to ‘Old Stock Canadians’ — Was Heard And Understood
Don Maroc’s post on Harper’s thinly veiled ‘Old Stock Canadians’ was welcomed by many Cowichan Conversation Readers. He was certainly not the only one to hear the ‘Dog Whistle’ messaging…
Harper’s Talking Points Released To Raeside!
Obviously Adrian has an inside source who shares Steve’s talking points. LMAO
What’s next? F-35 boondoggle to land on the deck of a Canadian Mistral carrier?
PHOTOS: The F-35, possibly the worst military aircraft ever made, dollar for dollar or pound for pound, photographed to make it look less like a brick. A hovering version of…
Who Are Stephen Harper’s “Old Canadians”
Don Maroc During the recent three-way federal election debates outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper explained his plans for immigration of Mideast war-driven refugees. After he distorted the truth about his…
Healthcare in China-Largely An Individual Responsibility
Cowichan Bay’s Dr. Connie Harris and Tom Shandel are in Shanghai for a month. Connie is teaching baby pharmacology at a children’s hospital in Shanghai and sent this report along.…
Stuff Happens, week 36: Another (yawn) debate; Trump blows hard; new look Journal just blows
The federal election is now into the home stretch, which in previous years would have been referred to as ‘at the starting line’. The Big Three (The Little One, Green…
Stuff Happens, week 36: Another (yawn) debate; Trump blows hard; new look Journal just blows
The federal election is now into the home stretch, which in previous years would have been referred to as ‘at the starting line’. The Big Three (The Little One, Green…
Here is a limerick that will set you all a twitter
Elizabeth May is no quitter So when the Globe wouldn’t admit her Elizabeth Said,”I reckon instead I’ll simply debate them on Twitter “ This was posted in the National Post…
a historic opportunity for residents of peel region: vote ndp on october 19
In the upcoming federal election, Peel residents have an opportunity to make a real difference for ourselves, our neighbours, and all of Canada. We can support a platform aimed at…
B.C. Liberal candidate resigns amid backlash over 9-11 comments
Richard Hughes Independent Strategic Voter Although it is not yet clear it appears that Cowichan-Malahat-Langford’s Liberal candidate Maria Manna has stepped down over her logical comments posted on Facebook doubting…