In a recent 5-2 ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada declared that Canadian workers have a constitutional right to engage in strike action. The post Canadian workers have a constitutional…
Peace Valley ranchers Ken and Arlene Boon are plaintiffs in several Site C Dam challenges (Damien Gillis) A federal court judge has denied BC Hydro’s motion to rush a legal…
A report just published by Glenn Greenwald reveals that the Communications Security Establishment (CSE), Canada’s electronic spy agency, steals email content obtained by criminal hackers. The post Canada’s Electronic Spy…
Stephen Harper’s dictatorship-style PMO forced John Baird to resign as Canada’s foreign affairs minister and chicken out of the 2015 federal election. The post John Baird was tossed overboard by…
The Privacy Commissioner of Canada warns that Bill C-51, Harper’s proposed new anti-terrorism legislation, would further erode Canadians’ privacy rights. The post Harper’s Orwellian Anti-Terror Bill C-51 Troubles Privacy Czar…
Aerial image after Mount Polley mine tailings spill (Cariboo Regional District) The recently concluded “independent” investigation into the Mount Polley tailings pond rupture essentially exonerates the various culprits in what…
In a decision likely to have implications for net neutrality, the CRTC has ruled that Bell and Vidéotron’s mobile TV practices violate the Telecommunications Act. The post Bell’s Mobile TV…
Gas workers in BC’s Horn River Basin (Photo: Damien Gillis) By Karen Cooling, Marc Lee and Shannon Daub The steady stream of bad news from Alberta’s oilpatch is a potent…
The Harper government blew $700,000 fighting a Charter-based class-action lawsuit filed by former Canadian Forces members who were injured in Afghanistan. The post SHAME: Harper spend $700,000 fighting injured veterans’…
Prime Minister Stephen Harper with then-Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao upon FIPA signing in 2012 In 1997, Canada restricted import and transfer of the gasoline additive MMT because it was a…
BG Group’s Methane Lydon Volney tanker (Photo: BG Group) The Common Sense Canadian’s Damien Gillis and retired KPMG partner and chemistry Ph.D Eoin Finn will be in Nanaimo Wednesday night…
Part 1 of a 2-part story from innovation expert Will Dubitsky on Canada’s missed opportunity to build a prosperous green economy. The ardent defenders of our resource economy are in…
In a victim impact statement, Leah Parsons said the voice of her late daughter, Rehtaeh, “was not heard while she struggled to be heard, but it sure is now.” The…
Cheaper gas means more fill-ups at the pump With oil prices plunging from more than $100 a barrel last summer to below $50 now, the consequences of a petro-fuelled economy…
Squamish council rejects Fortis BC application for test drilling (Instagram/ Dan Prisk) In a surprising show of municipal political power – even in a region that has demonstrated strong misgivings…
Leading death with dignity lobby group announced Tuesday that it’s losing its charitable status after a recent political-activity audit by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The post CRA Guts Dying…
What BC Hydro says about its own work clearly establishes the forecast as a foundation document for future planning for new generation and distribution investments: Load forecasting is central to…
Environmental Defence’s “Great Canadian Migrations” satirical video says grave risks posed by TransCanada’s proposed Energy East tar sands pipeline include climate change and oil spills The post Canadian Environmental Group…
World-renowned environmentalist David Suzuki wonders whether Canadian mining and fossil fuel profiteers and their government promoters believe in the future. The post David Suzuki: Digging out of Canada’s mining dilemma…
Online hacktivist collective Anonymous has declared war on the Montreal Police after the force bulldozed a homeless shelter in Viger Square. The post Anonymous Targets Montreal Police For Attacking The…
