Burning question
Just where could Scott Moe have picked up the idea that a glaring lack of judgment, flagrant disregard for the law and reckless endangerment of the public are somehow acceptable…
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On first steps
Hey look, some positive election results! Congratulations to everybody who ran in Regina’s municipal elections (and in those around the province) – and particularly the progressive electees who will have…
On asymmetrical warfare
In the wake of this week’s U.S. elections – featuring a closer-than-expected contest for the presidency, and down-ballot results which look to disappointingly leave substantial power in Republican hands –…
On flight risks
It’s long appeared likely that while Scott Moe has tried to claim sympathy based on the lasting effects of having caused a deadly vehicle crash, the main lasting impact was…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Mariano Zafra and Javier Salas offer a handy visual aid as to how COVID-19 spreads indoors – showing that masking is a…
Sunday Afternoon #skvotes Links
The latest from Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign as election day approaches tomorrow. – A new poll shows the race tightening significantly, including with the NDP holding a significant lead in…
Sunday #skvotes Links
News and notes on election eve in Saskatchewan. – Julia Peterson reports on a record number of new COVID-19 cases in the province yesterday, while CKOM reports that Saskatoon’s Lighthouse…
Saturday #skvotes Links
A roundup of news from Saskatchewan’s provincial election as the last day of advance polling begins. – Crystal Palmer writes about her observations and experiences losing someone close to her…
Death by a thousand cuts
With the choice for many voters in Saskatchewan’s election coming down to the question of whether the Saskatchewan Party’s claim not to have cuts or fee hikes in the works…
Friday #skvotes Links
While advance voting continues to shatter Saskatchewan’s previous records, there’s plenty of new information for people still making their decision. – Julia Peterson reports on Elections Saskatchewan’s warning that the…
On failing health
The news that Jason Kenney’s UCP has approved a resolution demanding privatized health care – coupled with Kenney’s refusal to reject the concept – has been rightly recognized as a…
Wednesday #skvotes Links
Nearly 63,000 voters have applied for mail-in balloting packages, and those who haven’t are being encouraged to go to advance polls over the course of this week. So with many…
On negative contributions
I’ve previously noted how the Saskatchewan Party’s platform diverts money to the people who need it least. But it’s worth taking a closer look to see exactly how little Scott…
On coverage failures
As noted a couple of days back, let’s take a look at how Saskatchewan’s provincial election is being covered by local media – and how people responsible for holding the…
Sunday #skvotes Links
The latest from Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign. – PressProgress traces nearly half of the Saskatchewan Party’s donations (which are of course the driving force behind its nonstop ad blitz) back…
On starting points
It’s certainly been interesting to see Saskatchewan’s local corporate media go out of its way to trample coverage of the leadership debate with a poll which was outdated from the…
Friday #skvotes Links
The latest news and notes from Saskatchewan’s 2020 election campaign. – Nicholas Frew reports that a majority of Saskatchewan’s voters are willing to fund a reduction in class sizes. And…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Gloria Dickie documents how the Arctic region may already be in a death spiral caused by climate change. Katharine Murphy reports on…
#skdebate Notes
For those who weren’t able to watch Saskatchewan’s leadership debate last night, it’s well worth a look: Many viewers seem to have been surprised by Ryan Meili’s effectiveness. And he…
On diverging paths
Tonight’s Saskatchewan leadership debate will include plenty of back-and-forth as to whether we should vote for a better government, or settle for staying the course. And in answering that question,…