The Problem is Fundamentalism, Not Islam (or Christianity).
When I started my transition, the first troubles I had were with the tenants in my building, though the conflicts weren’t overt. Instead, it seemed as though I’d had the…
International
Canada shocks COP21 with big new climate commitment
There is both optimism and scepticism surrounding the Climate Talks in Paris, and for good reason. The ‘Tea Party’ controlled US Congress will not support a mandatory verifiable and enforceable…
Worldwide Climate protesters clash with police as activists defy Paris ban
The Guardian reports: Hundreds of protesters demonstrate near the Place de la Republique in Paris on Sunday despite a ban imposed by the French authorities. Activists clash with riot police…
Alternative view of conflict in Syria
An SDS radical, Dr. Lawrence Davidson took voluntary exile in Canada during the early seventies. Returning home after six years, he became an educator and now writes commentary, often about…
When Is War, War?
Don Maroc One thing we can feel secure about, a lot of out neighbours seem to know a great deal about what’s happening in Paris, France and Syria, Iraq, Kurdistan,…
Rafe: Not all immigrants created equal in Canada…and that needs to change
Originally posted in the Common Sense Canadian By Rafe Mair Before starting, let me state that there is no excusing the massacre in Paris, nor 9/11. When it comes to…
Fundraiser for Syrian Refugees – Silver Bridge Inn 140 TCH-Duncan 7:30PM
Our new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that we will welcome 25,000 refugees by years end. Locally a fundraising event organized by Matrea Centre and the Cowichan Intercultural Society…
"Cause I don’t feel like having to shoot people…"
The Trudeau government will alter Canada’s harsh tone on international affairs to emphasize conflict resolution and peacekeeping. The Prime Minister said when deploying our men and women in uniform, the…
Keep the same dance going
Psychologist Dr. Mike Webster writes often about relationships between senior management and the men and women delivering police services in our communities. He knows about moral disengagement, which allows virtuous…
Mourn all victims
CTV reported late Friday that “the streets of Paris are streaked with blood” and one of its star reporters spoke about “terror acts empty of human purpose.” If Tom Walter’s…
Trudeau ‘disappointed’ at Obama’s killing of Keystone XL…Get over it
Justin Trudeau visits US Capital in 2013 (Susan Walsh/Associated Press) It’s official: After seven years of withering on the vine, the Keystone XL pipeline from Alberta to the US Gulf…
A Story of Help and Transformation– Yonatan Shapir–VIA Cowichan Campus-November 6th 10:30AM-Room 140-Admission Free
On Friday November 6, at 10:30 a.m., Yonatan Shapira, a Jewish Israeli activist for peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians, will speak in Theatre 140, the ground floor…
It is likely the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau will like the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Don Maroc It is likely the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau will like the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) almost as much as the Conservatives under What’s His Name. So it’s…
Welcome Back To Canada- The Sun Is Shining Brighter!
It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood. This post should write itself. I should be able to rest my fingers on the keyboard and have them automatically write of the…
British Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Hails Huge Mandate as He Sets Out His Green Left Wing Agenda
Many have wished that we would have a political voice of relevance and have cast eyes south to Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders. Bernie does not beat around…