The Federal Health Minister is not Steve Outhouse
Where is Leona Aglukkaq? Do you know who Leona Aglukkaq is? Perhaps you are more familiar with Steve Outhouse? He’s the spokesperson every time the Federal government is called upon…
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A Few Thousand Dead Indians
What makes me mad? People like Saskatchewan’s infamous shock-talk-jock John Gormley, who thinks the world needs fewer “activists”. Here’s the resulting story from a recently released PLUSD cable from the…
Harper cuts funding to Health Council of Canada – will the provinces step in?
The Health Council of Canada’s days may be numbered. A creation of the 2003 10-year health accord between the provinces and the federal government, the Harper government has indicated that…
Abandoned Community Pastures At Risk #cdnpoli #skpoli
The last remnants of a unique ecosystem on Earth are entering what is potentially their last years of natural existence. This will lead to the extinctions of some plants and…
Mayor Rob Ford goes international. Again.
Check it out here. And watch the clip, below.
Rita MacNeil Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil. on.fb.me/15kgXcS— Rita MacNeil (@TeaRoomRita) April 17, 2013 This appeared on Rita’s…
Supertwin
I am a proud aunt to four nephews and a very lovely niece. Among my nephews is a set of identical twins who arrived on this earth far, far too…
ConCalls: Well, That Didn’t Work. Queen Steps Back
A week ago, Elizabeth May finally got a response from the Queen of Canada regarding the sovereign’s position on election fraud in our country. Her opinion is that Harper’s appointed…
PC MPP Rick Nicholls steps in it again when his office issues a “fake” press release
I just don’t think he can help himself. To wit: Nicholls office stated that the multiplication of press releases was a standard occurrence within the PC party, and not plagiarism.…
A Few Movies
Taking some time on the weekend to waste a little time, I caught up on some movies. “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” was extremely uncomfortable at times, and oh so…
BC Liberals, well, aren’t
Just got back from Ottawa and the federal Liberal Party leadership announcement, where Liberals were so abundant they had to open an overflow room at the convention centre so everyone…
Boston Marathon Attacked by Bombings
A typically joyful day in Boston was marred by a terrorist bombing where two explosions killed multiple people, and injured at least 50 with injuries as serious as amputations. It’s…
Kingston votes 96 per cent against hospital privatization
It had all the trappings of an election. There were lawn signs, TV commercials, and door-to-door campaigners. The local media solicited the views of both politicians and citizens as everyone…
‘Winds’ Of Change: Is That the Smell of Filthy Lucre?
Winds of change blowing hard as B.C. goes to the polls Can Liberal Premier Christy Clark break the NDP’s momentum? By Stephen Smart, CBC News Posted: Apr 15, 2013 2:18…
Droning on and On at the NDP Convention…(but no drones, please!)
Tiny socialist caucus raises ruckus at NDP convention Party forces protesting delegates to put away anti-drone banner By Laura Payton, CBC News What a bunch of middle of the road…
Saving Canadian English, one word at a time.
Is Canadian English dying? Or should I say, Canadian English is dying, eh? First, is there such a thing as Canadian English? The answer is — and this is classically…
Canadians to get an opportunity to express views on paid plasma donations
Health Canada is going to give Canadians the opportunity to express their views on paid plasma donations soon. April 10 stakeholders selected by Health Canada took part in a round…
Rapists aren’t just strangers lurking in dark alleyways
Something to think about: In a survey of male college students: · 35% anonymously admitted that, under certain circumstances, they would commit rape if they believed they could get away…
Johnny Rotten: “Flat out sexist, misogynist pig,” says tv interviewer
About 20 some-odd years ago now, I lived in Los Angeles. I knew many interesting people, including one of Lydon’s bandmates, Steve Jones. The Sex Pistols are a wicked band…
Kingston to cast vote on public hospital Saturday
This Saturday residents in the Kingston area will get a chance to have their say on whether the planned new psychiatric/rehab hospital will be entirely public. While the vote is…