Saturday Photo: Falling Water
This is not the first time that I've posted this photo, but I like it a lot on summer days. The fountain is a nearby park, and seeing and hearing…
Today’s News about bridges and airports and Trump blathering again, plus updates on wildfires and on the Commonwealth Games
To finish off the week, here's a collection of posts about the news. I must admit, I'm tired, so very very tired, of writing about Trump and about Canada's problems…
Was the separation petition ‘too big to rig’? Elections Alberta thinks so – many Albertans will not be so sure
“Too big to rig,” proclaimed yesterday’s Canadian Press headline, carrying more than a little water for Jeffrey Rath, house legalist of the separatist Alberta Prosperity Project, who spoke the words.…
Are you kidding? This week’s news roundup of preposterous news – more tariffs, invading Iran, crashing the economy. Plus today’s wildfires update
More damned tariffs?So on Thursday this happened: Trump’s Tariff Pivot: ‘Forced Labor’ Duties Hit 60 Nations as Global Levy Expires The clock just ran out on Trump’s temporary 10% global…
You Want to Live in a Dense Neighbourhood
Living densely is a good thing, more specifically being surrounded by density is a good thing. Where we live can have a huge impact on our collective well being and…
Planned changes to Ottawa’s Canada Health Transfer could slash more than $50B from public health care over a decade
Planned changes to Ottawa’s Canada Health Transfer in the 2028-2029 fiscal year will likely result cuts of more than $50 billion for health care in Canada’s provinces and territories over…
Thursday Survey: some good comments about the news stories of this week, plus today’s wildfire update
First, about those damned tariffs but.... but.... I thought it was about the wind, and how it was carrying the smoke over the *gasp* border. So, Chrystia Freeland told the…
Curtailing CEO pay
A typical casual worker at American McDonald's may average 20 hours a week at $14 an hour. The person would have to labour for more than fourteen centuries to equal…
Are our leaders pyromaniacs?
I wonder if Prime Minister Carney and Premiers Smith and Ford enjoy irony. Because they... The post Are our leaders pyromaniacs? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Alternative energy solutions
Hydropower is dispatchable. It is generally reliable, can increase or decrease generation quickly, and can be shut down and restarted with relative ease. Provided the facilities are properly maintained, the…
New Buildings in England Require Solar Power
In certain areas, like Ontario, homes are legally required to damage the environment by being connected to private fossil fuel companies (yes, policy like this count as subsidies to fossil…
This Explains A Lot
Surveying various reactions to Trump's latest tariff tantrum is an interesting exercise. Paul Krugman, on his Substack, has this to say about Trump's latest threat against Canada:The Trade Act of…
NYC-ABC PP/POW updates July 21, 2026
Click here for the latest compilation of every other week updates. NYC ABC, along with several other individuals and prisoner support crews, now send hard copies to all political prisoners…
Laying the Groundwork
When American Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly just 11 days ago, the state of South Carolina rushed to appoint his sister to complete his term in office, leaving his seat…
Privatizing public services
A. Reader is back again with another informative post. This particular contributor sends me much useful information. I always appreciate the person's work. The latest piece follows the separator.
Today’s News: Canadians are 😠 about those tariffs. Plus a wildfires update
Canada is right royally pissed off. There are dozens of good posts I could share, but here's a few I liked - by the way, most are NSFW because that's…
Post to come later
Hi all -- our power is out and my phone power is limited. So I may not be able to post until tomorrow. In the meantime
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Cat at rest.
Catching up with the news: Heroes of the Flames, FTFG, and World Cup stories
Canada wildland fire information system mapHeroes of the flamesSome courageous people. Chance Paavola View on Threads View on Threads Here is a fascinating interview from the National Post with Chief…