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December 10, 2015

‘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 that I refuse to let go of and I’m hoping more sane Canadians and reporters will let this detail ‘stick’ You could say I’m ‘stuck’ on the idea of how Stephen Harper got away with […]

December 1, 2015

Canada: Conservatives Not Wanted

In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadians said goodbye to the last Conservative government in Canada.  It was a crushing defeat for the Newfoundland and Labrador Conservatives. This is a first*. I believe it’s happened because of universal dislike of the Harper Conservatives and their inability to tell the truth, manage the economy or create conditions of prosperity for any region of Canada. Let’s hope it’s not […]

November 17, 2015

Is It Time To Replace Teachers With Technology?

I’m done.  I’m fed up.  I’ve had enough. Yes, there are bigger problems in the world, but if our planet has a future, education has to be a critical cornerstone for its survival. We have to declare a war on ignorance. Good education is a vital first step. In Ontario, elementary teachers have been the on a ‘work to rule’ campaign (using ‘work’ loosely here, […]

November 6, 2015

Read it and weep: full text of TPP

The full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership has been revealed. How badly will Canada lose out as a result of this deal? VERY badly. More details to follow, but enjoy this light read and weep for our future.