Don’t kill land transfer tax, budget chair advises - thestar.comIsn't it curious? All those people bad-mouthing David Miller and his governance of Toronto. Yet, Miller managed the finances well and…
Don’t kill land transfer tax, budget chair advises - thestar.com Isn't it curious? All those people bad-mouthing David Miller and his governance of Toronto. Yet, Miller managed the finances well…
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things - Torontoist Excerpt: Rob Ford and many on city council do not yet seem to have a grasp on this concept of…
The contemptible actions of the Harper government have reaped a little more protest in the chambers of Parliament. A few years ago it was a Gallery protest in the House…
Why do the Poor Continue to Defend tax Breaks for the Rich Great post by Cory McCray. This applies to Canadians too. Excerpt: Sometimes I just don’t understand why there…
Looking at her protest stop sign, my opinion is......it's not bilingual so it's a slight to Quebec.Just kidding!Alrighty. What should we make of this young woman busting out a "Stop…
Artist says city erased mural it paid him to paint - thestar.com Methinks Ford wanted to paint over the art that was commissioned by an old political foe - Adam…
Ford asks court to halt audit of his campaign finances - thestar.com Last week Ford told the Toronto Sun "There is nothing to hide so let them audit all they…
Road toll ‘reality check’ stirs up Toronto council - thestar.com Rob Ford reduced the city income, cancelled a cross-city fully-funded transit plan and then expected to pay for his subway…
While I can of course see the rationale for strategic voting, there is much to be said for voting with one’s conscience. When we consistently choose the lesser of two…
It really is amazing how difficult it is to drag oneself back into longer writing after a significant time away.Anyway, I just want to run with an idea regarding the…
There seems to be a very strong current within Canadian politics to "restore civility" within the House of Commons. This message was emphasized by Elizabeth May and the Green Party…
The right's mirror-image view of life - Opinion - Al Jazeera English This article applies to the Conservatives in Canada too: Excerpt: Yesterday, I pulled up to a drive-through ATM,…
Prairie strong no longer? Harper's renewed attack on the Canadian Wheat Board | rabble.ca Excerpt: The Canadian Wheat Board represents some 75,000 grain growers, and handles all Western wheat and…
Budget will mean curtains for party funds: minister | iPoliticsStephen Harper is lying to the public, again. He is trying to make you think that you are funding parties you…
Montreal Simon: Tony Clement and the Chainsaw MassacreAnd that's the Con plan. Right out of the Republican manual. First you waste billions on gazebos, prisons and fancy jet planes. Then…
The Grid TO | Thirteen questions about Rob Ford’s questionable accountingBy Edward Keenan...The problem is that candidates are forbidden from taking loans from anyone except banks and other recognized lending…
PM rewards three defeated Conservatives with Senate seats - The Globe and MailHow to become a senator under Harper? Show that the people don't want you to represent them. Another…
Toronto votes to contract out garbage pickup - thestar.comGloat gloat, oink oink.Studies show that although privatizing garbage pick-up may initially save money, it will cost much more in the long…
CANADIAN POLITICS:SOME LATE LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS ON THE RECENT CANADIAN ELECTION:It's been decades since I voted in any governmental elections (the associations that I belong to don't count). Still, like…
