Sanders Backs Up Clinton, Gets Back Stabbed By DNC
One of the notable moments of the Democratic Debate on CNN weeks ago was when Bernie Sanders bluntly said he was sick and tired of hearing about Hillary Clinton’s emails.…
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Canada’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ Moment
October 19 in Canada could be seen much the same way as the revelation experienced at the end of Frank Capra’s Christmas classic, ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’. Just when the…
Is #COP21 #ParisAgreement a Great Advance, or a Huge Flop?
We’ll know, I think, by 2025 when it’s too late to do anything about the past 10 years. I’m cautiously optimistic that it’s an agreement that will provide a better…
Two Different Takes On Gas Prices
You can either lose your mind and your perspective: It’s not your imagination — gasoline prices in Canada should be a lot lower than they are right now. That’s according…
Raise Corporate Taxes To Fund Ontario’s Infrastructure Deficit: An Alternative Policy Proposal
The province of Ontario currently faces a significant public infrastructure deficit which is harming its economic productivity and its quality of life. The government’s own numbers estimate that deficit at…
She Must Be High
Kathleen Wynne says the LCBO should be the one selling marijuana. She must be high.
Income, Class and Austerity in Southern Europe
Data from Southern Europe indicates a trend of wealth distribution to the top 20% of income earners since the onset of austerity. At the outset of the Global Financial Crisis…
The Value of Money
Dr David Dick is fascinated by money. Ms Soapbox isn’t…or wasn’t until she tried to understand why Albertans kept telling pollsters they’re okay with the NDP’s plans for greening the…
The Secret to Good Writing
Spoiler alert: the secret to writing well is…. (insert drum roll)... writing. Writing a lot. Every day. Every possible minute you can spare. Writing and writing more and then writing…
Stuff Happens, week 48: Schools are run by idiots … and speaking of idiots, it’s Trump again
The Edmonton Catholic School District is run by idiots. A little harsh? Not at all. Too kind, if anything. Let me explain. This week, Edmonton Catholic (and Calgary Catholic) banned…
Political Radicalization in Europe
Filed under: Europe, Uncategorized Tagged: Austerity, Eurozone Crisis, Radicalism
Our ruined reputation
Collingwood’s reputation is in tatters. But you wouldn’t know that from the local media coverage. A story in the Stayner Sun this week illustrates just how bad it has become.…
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…
‘Slippery Steve’ is actually ‘Sticky Steve’
I have to admit that I haven’t followed the Duffy trial as closely as some others (like Montreal Simon), but yesterday’s news report had one juicy little tidbit in it…
Trust Toronto, Trump Can Win
“If you are not doing needles and you are not gay, you wouldn’t get AIDS probably, that’s the bottom line.” It may sound like him but that quote is not…
Former Journo and Former Minister, For Good Reasons
.@KentThornhillMP @PremierBradWall The media isn't quiet on @SaskPowerCCS. @mikemckinnon would you care to fill in the former Minister? — John Klein (@JohnKleinRegina) December 7, 2015 In the @SaskPowerCCS control room.…
Uber’s Message To Those Who Are Protected
What is it about Uber that has people rethinking their security and job protection?
Short History of Wood Mountain Post
Stumbled across this video put together by Sask Parks. Some additional videos of Wood Mountain:
Stuff Happens, week 47: Farmers raising hell; this week’s gun atrocity
I have to say I am greatly enjoying watching the NDP government squirm over Bill 6, their farm safety bill. The bill would force farms to apply the same safety…
In 2014, I Died. Now I’m Back To Improve The Healthcare System
Sent Nov 23rd. Dear Minister Duncan: In 2014, I died; my heart suddenly stopped, and stayed stopped through prompt CPR provided by police, until EMS arrived by bicycle and mostly…