The “N” in NDP Now Stands for Neoliberal
Photo by Laurel L. Russwurm This past week may come to be seen as a watershed moment in the NDP’s capitulation to neoliberal capitalism. The nominally social democratic party effectively…
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Stuff Happens, week 31: Oil falls, gas goes up … again.
If you’re a regular reader of this blog (and if you are, ask yourself why), you’ve probably grown tired of my ranting about Big Oil’s rip off of the Canadian…
help my christian friend vote, or why the harper government must go
A friend of mine is undecided about which party to vote for in the upcoming federal election. She normally votes Conservative, but may not this time. She dislikes the Trudeau…
The Sonic privatization mystery: what were the Tories thinking?
PHOTOS: More medical lab techs examining specimens, still not illustrated exactly as they’re likely to appear nowadays. Below: Progressive Conservative health ministers Gary Mar, Iris Evans, Stephen Mandel and Fred…
Neil Young Snubs Donald Trump,
Neil Young snubs Donald Trump, gives “Rockin’ in the Free World” to Bernie Sanders
Criticizing Israel’s Politics Isn’t Anti-Semitism
The political hijacking of nominated candidates right to speak out is of serious consequence to all Canadians. Conservative leader Stephen Harper and NDP leader Thomas Mulcair have both been severe…
Canadian Federal Scientists, Professionals Union Launches Anti-Harper Campaign
National Institute for Nanotechnology on the north campus of the University of Alberta • Photo by WinterforceMedia OTTAWA – The union representing scientists and other professionals in the federal public…
Nigel Wright’s Testimony Is Insulting to Canadians
Photo by Emdx “I had an obligation to fulfill my end of the arrangement with him (Duffy). I couldn’t think of another way of doing it.” Is anyone else profoundly…
Veterans Declare War on Harper
With the ever growing number of groups angry with Stephen Harper, and with the voter participation issue an unknown, there could be some big surprises on Election day, Oct 19th.…
Baby, tell the truth
I was going to make a post about the upcoming election, but since there are TEN GODDAMNED WEEKS left, I think I have some time. And then I heard something…
Tories’ false claims about pot laws put youth at risk: drug policy centre
We still have a long way to go before the Oct 19th Federal election and the campaign is getting goofier by the day. Steve says that Canadians do not want…
Medical transport is an essential service, and properly so – it’s time to start treating it like one
PHOTOS: Medical air transport – an essential service too important to be left to private insurers and their ilk. Below: Amy and Amelia Savill (CTV News) and Alberta Health spokesperson…
Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi on rumoured LNG project in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford
STATEMENT – Fran Hunt-Jinnouchi on rumoured LNG project in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford August 12, 2015 Unconfirmed reports suggest that the Malahat First Nation and Steelhead LNG are planning to announce a liquified…
Malahat Chief Michael Harry and Council Have resigned!
Word of the mass resignation of the Malahat Nation has been directed to Cowichan Conversations. What drove the resignations? To escape scrutiny? The relationship with South Island Aggregates? The…
Harper, Serial Abuser of Power: The Evidence Compiled
Photo by Μέγαρο Μαξίμου Stephen Harper and his Conservatives have racked up dozens of serious abuses of power since forming government in 2006. From scams to smears, monkey-wrenching opponents to…
Malahat Nation intends to announce an LNG project.
Here is another shocker for Vancouver Island and Gulf Island communities. It appears that LNG Tankers may soon be plying our waters as the Malahat Nation and Steelhead LNG forge…
a brief history of privatization
Privatization 101. Another take, also correct. Chomsky courtesy of Sugaring Off, a post about Harper privatizing Canadian health care. I disagree with the blogger’s assessment of Harper’s intentions, but I…
When propaganda becomes memory: Pierre Trudeau and the National Energy Program
PHOTOS: Pierre and Justin Trudeau back in the day, with possibly quite a few Liberal supporters in the background. Below: Prime Minister Steve and Defence Minister Jason Kenney. Everybody in…
The Pain Campaign: Election 2015, week 1
Welcome, reader(s), to the Pain Campaign, your weekly recap of the longest and certainly ugliest election campaign in modern Canadian history. First, a probably unnecessary warning. Don’t come here if…