I’ve recently had some interesting conversations with friends in Vancouver and Ontario. In each case the other side brought up the issue of climate change and, specifically, how it might be a factor in the October elections. These are highly-educated individuals even if not always scientifically inclined. They mentioned that,
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The Disaffected Lib: I’m Voting for Her This October. Will You?
This year’s general elections will be like none other. This may be our very last, best chance to compel our federal government to act commensurately with the scope of the climate change peril. Had the prime minister not reneged on his promise of electoral reform we might not be at
Continue readingIn This Corner: The Return of Stuff Happens, week 37: Terrorism in my backyard
You know that it could happen in your town. You just don’t expect that it will. I went to the Edmonton Eskimo game last night, and as I entered the stadium I was struck by how much security there is today. Bags are searched, and for some reason wands were
Continue readingLeft Over: Something Bold, Something Shrewd..And Tomorrow, Something New?
Cheri DiNovo an ‘unofficial’ candidate for federal NDP leadership ‘I’m running for principles, not for a position,’ DiNovo says, rejecting party’s $30K entry fee By Susana Mas, CBC News Posted: Jun 07, 2016 8:16 AM ET Last Updated: Jun 07, 2016 … Continue reading →
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Happens, week 51: It was a very bad year
Well, I did it. And I’m sure you’re thrilled. When I started writing this blog, I vowed to write a weekly review of events as I saw them. I did it mostly as a personal challenge, a way to instil a little discipline in my undisciplined life, and to boost my memory of the events […]
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Happens, week 41: World notices Canada, enjoy it while you can.
Canadians, forever the neglected middle child in the family of nations, are always weirdly excited when the world pays us any attention. So worldwide reaction to the election of Justin Trudeau got media play this week, as the world is briefly paying attention to Canada in a way not seen
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Happens, week 41: World notices Canada, enjoy it while you can.
Canadians, forever the neglected middle child in the family of nations, are always weirdly excited when the world pays us any attention. So worldwide reaction to the election of Justin Trudeau got media play this week, as the world is briefly paying attention to Canada in a way not seen
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2010
Renewed Calls for a Real National Autism Strategy
Facing Autism in New Brunswick: October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continued the fight tirelessy. Will October 19 bring Canadians a government prepared to make it happen? Some good work has been done during this current election campaign
Continue readingFacing Autism in New Brunswick: October 18, 2003: Andy Scott Called for a Strong National Autism Strategy; Will October 19, 2015 Deliver A Government That Will Make It Happen?
Andy Scott called for a REAL National Autism Strategy that would ensure treatment for autism 12 years ago, Munson, Thibeault, and Stoffer have continued the fight tirelessy. Will October 19 bring Canadians a government prepared to make it happen? Some good work has been done during this current election campaign
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: So What’s Our Excuse?
Amnesty International is urging Britain’s Cameron government to stop arms shipments to Saudi Arabia. Amnesty claims the weapons are being used to deliberately slaughter civilians in Houthi-rebel controlled parts of Yemen. Amnesty said it found a pattern of “appalling disregard” for civilian lives by the Saudi-led coalition in an investigation
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Happens, week 37: He’s Pope-tastic; cabbies go wild; NDP plays giveaway.
Pope Francis made his North American debut this week, and he was boffo. The pontiff, who is not very popular with the right-wing of the Catholic church (which means he is doing something right) drew ecstatic crowds in his first U.S. visit. English, however, is clearly his second or third
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Happens, week 37: He’s Pope-tastic; cabbies go wild; NDP plays giveaway.
Pope Francis made his North American debut this week, and he was boffo. The pontiff, who is not very popular with the right-wing of the Catholic church (which means he is doing something right) drew ecstatic crowds in his first U.S. visit. English, however, is clearly his second or third
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Happens, week 35: Refugees keep coming; Liz sets employment record
The European refugee crisis continued unabated this week, and the numbers are staggering. For example, Germany has announced that it will accept 500,000 refugees. Every year. For several years. Germany is a big country, with 81 million people, but a half-million refugees every year for several years is an awful
Continue readingIn This Corner: Stuff Happens, week 35: Refugees keep coming; Liz sets employment record
The European refugee crisis continued unabated this week, and the numbers are staggering. For example, Germany has announced that it will accept 500,000 refugees. Every year. For several years. Germany is a big country, with 81 million people, but a half-million refugees every year for several years is an awful
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Steelhead LNG-Malahat Nation Plans Proceed While The Chief Michael Harry And Council Have Resigned!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger We may be in the throes of a Federal Election and trying to enjoy the last few weeks of summer but the Steelhead LNG-Malahat Nation proposal to establish a floating LNG Read more…
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Federal Election/Star Wars
I thought I would take the Star Wars/Federal Election 2015 crossover and have some fun with it. Please spread around with your friends and enjoy! 😛 And of course… “If elected, I will increase the number of reserves to 30,000.”
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: George Lucas Hates This Post!
I thought I would take the Star Wars/Federal Election 2015 crossover and have some fun with it. Please spread around with your friends and enjoy! 😛 And of course… “If elected, I will increase the number of reserves to 30,000.”
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Federal Election/Star Wars
I thought I would take the Star Wars/Federal Election 2015 crossover and have some fun with it.Please spread around with your friends and enjoy! :PAnd of course…”If elected, I will increase the number of reserves to 30,000.”
Continue readingIn This Corner: The Pain Campaign: Election 2015, week 2
Thomas Mulcair had a bad start to the week when a high-profile Toronto NDP candidate said one of those things that actually makes some sense, but in an election campaign is immediately torqued into something terrible. Linda McQuaig, a high-profile journalist tuned star candidate, said on a CBC election panel
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