Now it should be interesting to see how this plays out.
Hébert: Torture paper ruling a victory for Parliament - thestar.com
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Why did nobody help, asks mugged man, 79 - thestar.com
This sort of stuff just makes me angry. I've ridden the TTC plenty of times and have delt with this sort of stuff on occasion, and I can tell you...not a single person would join me in telling some guys to back off when they were causing problems. Its shameful.
Why did nobody help, asks mugged man, 79 - thestar.com
Why did nobody help, asks mugged man, 79 - thestar.com
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Siddiqui: The new war over multiculturalism - thestar.com
This is hardly a NEW war. People like Dosanjh have used multiculturalism when it was useful for them and decried it when it was not. I get the feeling it will always be that sort of thing -- a shining beacon of hope as well as a confusing unhelpful idea. All at the same time. But in the end it will stay and so will the praise and criticism associated with it.
Siddiqui: The new war over multiculturalism - thestar.com
Siddiqui: The new war over multiculturalism - thestar.com
Saturday, April 24, 2010
CBC News - Ottawa - Armenian Canadians rally to remember killings
In solidarity with the Armenian community.
CBC News - Ottawa - Armenian Canadians rally to remember killings
CBC News - Ottawa - Armenian Canadians rally to remember killings
Friday, April 23, 2010
The courage of the 'blood traitor'
This man is indeed courageous. Hes saying what needs to be said. We need to weed out the extremists who are the real ones disrespecting out faith and community. Shame on them.
I may not agree with everything Dosanjh says but I stand by him today. Another great article by Jon Kay.
The courage of the 'blood traitor'
I may not agree with everything Dosanjh says but I stand by him today. Another great article by Jon Kay.
The courage of the 'blood traitor'
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
White & guilty: ‘Whiteness’ workshop helps expose your inner racist
HAHAHA...I really like Jon Kay. I don't agree with everything he says, but he definitely knows how to write and...and make you think.
The general idea here though, is sound in my opinion.
White & guilty: ‘Whiteness’ workshop helps expose your inner racist
The general idea here though, is sound in my opinion.
White & guilty: ‘Whiteness’ workshop helps expose your inner racist
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Regarding recent events in the Sikh community
Sikhs have been in the news a lot lately, but sadly, it has been for all the wrong reasons; fist- fights at places of worship, thinly veiled threats, and some rather serious political gaffes. Now I regularly talk about Sikhism with my friends – whether it’s in the context of social justice, spirituality or just philosophy in general. Being in law school, the political elements of the faith also come up – whether it’s due to certain political ideologies or because of requirements of the faith (like the kirpan or turban).
Sikhism is a relatively young religion. It’s only 500 years old and it’s still experiencing some growing pains. Lucky for us, we’re in a society and a time when violence is something that is fiercely opposed, making it less likely that these growing pains will translate into problems as grand and unfortunate as many other faiths have. Yes we have some internal squabbles, and yes we have arguments and even fights about religious dogma. As much as I wish it weren’t so, it is. We’re working on it, of that I can assure you. But know this: no one is more angered and offended by the recent violence and problems than the Sikh community itself. We’re used to being thought of as “those hard working people with turbans, beards, and big orange parades”, even sometimes as “those people with all those Charter challenges”, but we certainly don’t like being thought of as “those people with all those fights”.
As a friend pointed out, these unfortunate events put me in the rather unenviable position of being my community’s apologist. Here’s the thing though – I’m not going to apologize. You see, we live in a country known for its tolerance of minorities, and indeed even its acceptance of those from different cultures. While it’s not hard to find latent racism (keep your community problems in your own country!), for the most part even hard right-leaning groups will have something positive to say about the Sikh community. The thing is, this is our country, whether some folks like it or not. And when you accept Sikhs into your country, you accept any internal community issues that may come along with them. The same goes for any group that immigrates to Canada. People who think otherwise need to brush up on the Orangeman’s day parade in Toronto, or the Israel and Palestine issue that flairs up not too infrequently.
And yet, I think it’s a good thing these community problems are in the news (though its not particularly hard for Sikhs, as they really tend to put the “visible” in visible minority). And hopefully the media can report the news and try not to sensationalize the stories in an unhelpful way. The way that some of the reporting has gone on, one can’t help but wonder sometimes. With all that in mind, we as a community need to be transparent about these issues we are facing – and knowing that we are being watched serves as good reason to take care when dealing with our community problems. It’s important to remember, though, that we not only have the watchful Canadian eye to be thankful for, but also the Canadian community’s support. Today I read an op-ed piece in The StarPhoenix, a Saskatchewan newspaper which talked about the recent series of unhappy events taking place in the Sikh community. The piece ended on a great sentiment that really brought out my pride in being a Canadian Sikh.
“Sikhs have a long and positive history of contributing to Canada's society and cultural mosaic. Those who have stood fast against the violence need to know they have the support of all Canadians.”
Though I had no doubts, it certainly felt good to be reassured.
Federal Lawyers Trying To Block Release Of Afghanistan Detainee Documents - CityNews
How I'd like to be challenging these lawyers...what fun/frustration it would be...
Federal Lawyers Trying To Block Release Of Afghanistan Detainee Documents - CityNews
Federal Lawyers Trying To Block Release Of Afghanistan Detainee Documents - CityNews
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Le projet de loi 94 risque d'enfreindre la liberté de religion
Un pièce d'opinion par Professor Leckey...c'est vraiment intéressant.
Le projet de loi 94 risque d'enfreindre la liberté de religion
Le projet de loi 94 risque d'enfreindre la liberté de religion
Cook-book misprint costs Australian publishers dear
Maia gets the credit for this one. Its hilarious. haha.
Cook-book misprint costs Australian publishers dear
Cook-book misprint costs Australian publishers dear
Saturday, April 17, 2010
CBC News - British Columbia - B.C. premier demands apology
For the record, to simply translate Punjabi is a mistake. It is a tonal language, and A LOT depends on how things are said.
Despite that, this is just shameful, and these guys need to apologize. These folks need to understand that no matter how much they disagree with someone, violence or a threat of violence is simply unacceptable. Thats that.
CBC News - British Columbia - B.C. premier demands apology
Despite that, this is just shameful, and these guys need to apologize. These folks need to understand that no matter how much they disagree with someone, violence or a threat of violence is simply unacceptable. Thats that.
CBC News - British Columbia - B.C. premier demands apology
Friday, April 16, 2010
Rob Ford would be a disaster as Toronto mayor - thestar.com
I couldn't agree more. The number times Ford has been in the news for being a hard nosed, uncompromising, offensive individual is ridiculous. Why people are considering voting for him is beyond me.
Rob Ford would be a disaster as Toronto mayor - thestar.com
Rob Ford would be a disaster as Toronto mayor - thestar.com
Canadiens shock Capitals in OT
Whoohoo! Go Montréal!!!
BTW: I've always been a Habs fan. But when you come to Montréal and hear constant Toronto bashing...well, it just brings the t-dot outta you.
Canadiens shock Capitals in OT
BTW: I've always been a Habs fan. But when you come to Montréal and hear constant Toronto bashing...well, it just brings the t-dot outta you.
Canadiens shock Capitals in OT
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Sikhism -- The Green Religion
With the arrival of spring and its celebration of nature, I decided to contemplate my faith tradition, Sikhism, and what it says about the natural environment.
Saffron has always been an essential Sikh colour, evident in the colour of the Nishan Sahib, the Sikh flag that flies at the entrance or atop every Gurdwara (the Sikh place of worship), as well as the traditional Sikh dress called Baana, where saffron is often mixed with royal blue. Though Sikhs are asked to consider all colours equal, much like all people, all religions, all occasions, etc…. it would be futile to deny the potency of these two colours in arousing spirit and sentiment in those who have any connection to Sikhism and Sikh culture
I would like to add another colour to my Sikh faith and the Sikh way of life, and that colour is green. It might be coincidental that saffron and blue mixed together make green. Then again, it might not. Green is the colour of all that is young, growing and vibrant, the colour of the trees and land, and the word most used to metaphorically describe environmental activism and stewardship concerning the environment (Greenpeace, Green Party, Greening Sacred Spaces…).
It’s official then – green is in. Today more than ever, people are coming to realize the importance of ‘being green’. We are coming to realize that instead of simply an optional act of good will it is in fact the duty of the worlds’ citizens to take care of the Earth; the very Earth that has sustained humans, and that humans repaid by plundering and violating.
So how can Sikhs make a place for a green ethic in our way of life? What does the environment have to do with spirituality? What do the Sikh Gurus teach about these matters? These were questions I asked myself time and time again. And like almost everything else, I found answers waiting to be understood in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scriptures. The Guru Granth Sahib is the complied writings of saints, fakirs, and enlightened individuals of all walks of life, including weavers, cobblers and farmers, from all different castes religions and genders. After having established the Sikh way, the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh (1666 -1708) named this sacred text to be the final and eternal Guru of the Sikhs. With its interfaith based writings, the teachings it contains are not only spiritual to Sikhs, but universal and inspiring for all. But as with all great texts, you have to read it to benefit from its timeless wisdom. It is not to be worshiped blindly, as was the custom of many in India at the time. (A translation of the Guru Granth Sahib can be found online at www.searchgurbani.com)
Once I started reading, not only was I forced to accept the undeniable relationship between spirituality and the environment, I was also amazed at the science and ecology presented to us by our Guru.
On the subject of pollution, Guru Ji (Ji is a term of respect) says on pg. 8:10 of the Guru Granth Sahib, "Air is the Guru, Water is the Father, and Earth is the Great Mother of all." If we can learn any primary values in Gurbani, the writings contained in the Guru Granth Sahib, some of the first would be to learn of the importance of respecting the Guru as well as one’s mother and father, who are in reality, a child's first Gurus. Guru Nanak the first Guru, and founder of Sikhism (1469-1539) tells us that air is our Guru, water our father and the earth is our mother. Would anyone dare disrespect their guru (teacher) and their parents the way that we do the air, water and earth? All of these elements are sacred to us - or at least should be.
Further on, the Guru reveals how scientifically forward thinking and understanding Gurbani is when Guru Ji says, "From the True Lord came the air, and from the air came water" 19:18. Today, every seventh-grade child likely knows the hydrological cycle, and yet we adults wantonly waste and pollute this sacred element. On page 472:14, the Guru tells us "First, there is life in the water, by which everything else is made green."
Having spoken of air and water the Guru goes on to say of the earth
“…in the midst of these, He established the earth as a home for Dharma” 7:12.
While many may take Dharma to mean religion, the more literal meaning is “duty”. Duty and service, to God, to one’s family and community, are central ideas to the Sikh faith. Would we throw garbage left, right and centre in a gurdwara, temple, mosque or church? Would we pollute the air inside these sacred spaces so that worshippers could barely breath? What about poisoning the water in langar (the free kitchen, which is in all gurdwaras), or communion? Of course we wouldn’t. Then why do we do it to planet Earth, which, as the Guru tells us, was established by God as a home for Dharma?
Of the trees, plants and nature in general, Guru Ji states, "The Lord is among the trees and the plants, within the household and outside as well" 223:16. Yet we endlessly consume and waste paper. Deforestation is someone else's problem. It's so far away, and has so little to do with me, we tell ourselves.
But our Guru tells us that God resides within these natural creations. Caring little or not at all about the welfare of the future of creation is caring little or not at all for God. I do not think that the path of the truly spiritual individual lies apart from the path of the environmentalist. Indeed they seem to be very much aligned, if not one and the same.
We are shown repeatedly in the Guru Granth Sahib that God pervades the air, water, earth and plants, and informed of our close familial ties with these elements, as they are Guru, father and mother. So when we disrespect our environment we are disrespecting God and our family.
"The devotees are in harmony with their God; He is in the water, the land, and the sky" 748: 3.
"The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well" 133:13,
"O Nanak, He is pervading and permeating all places, the forests and the meadows, the three worlds, and every hair" 966:9.
"Behold God in all the earth and sky, in the water, on the land, in the forests and mountains, and in the nether regions of the underworld" 299:16.
"If someone is going to teach me something, let it be that the Lord is pervading the forests and fields"92:12.
All of these quotes, and many more like them, are from the Guru Granth Sahib, which we accept as the absolute and infinite Guru.
I don't think the main issue is how many activist groups we join or whether we advocate for environmental laws. I think the issue is rather that we as Sikhs, indeed all people, learning that the environment is central to our religion, our way of life, must come together as a community to become more environmentally conscious and active in our daily life.
One final point comes to mind. We so often hear the Guru refer to God with the word “Har”…
“Obtaining the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, they are satisfied; joining the Sangat, the Blessed Congregation, their virtues shine forth” 10:5.
The similarity between God’s name and the Punjabi word for green (hara) seems to me uncanny. It looks like the colour Green is already taken – by none other than God.
Saffron has always been an essential Sikh colour, evident in the colour of the Nishan Sahib, the Sikh flag that flies at the entrance or atop every Gurdwara (the Sikh place of worship), as well as the traditional Sikh dress called Baana, where saffron is often mixed with royal blue. Though Sikhs are asked to consider all colours equal, much like all people, all religions, all occasions, etc…. it would be futile to deny the potency of these two colours in arousing spirit and sentiment in those who have any connection to Sikhism and Sikh culture
I would like to add another colour to my Sikh faith and the Sikh way of life, and that colour is green. It might be coincidental that saffron and blue mixed together make green. Then again, it might not. Green is the colour of all that is young, growing and vibrant, the colour of the trees and land, and the word most used to metaphorically describe environmental activism and stewardship concerning the environment (Greenpeace, Green Party, Greening Sacred Spaces…).
It’s official then – green is in. Today more than ever, people are coming to realize the importance of ‘being green’. We are coming to realize that instead of simply an optional act of good will it is in fact the duty of the worlds’ citizens to take care of the Earth; the very Earth that has sustained humans, and that humans repaid by plundering and violating.
So how can Sikhs make a place for a green ethic in our way of life? What does the environment have to do with spirituality? What do the Sikh Gurus teach about these matters? These were questions I asked myself time and time again. And like almost everything else, I found answers waiting to be understood in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scriptures. The Guru Granth Sahib is the complied writings of saints, fakirs, and enlightened individuals of all walks of life, including weavers, cobblers and farmers, from all different castes religions and genders. After having established the Sikh way, the tenth and final human Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh (1666 -1708) named this sacred text to be the final and eternal Guru of the Sikhs. With its interfaith based writings, the teachings it contains are not only spiritual to Sikhs, but universal and inspiring for all. But as with all great texts, you have to read it to benefit from its timeless wisdom. It is not to be worshiped blindly, as was the custom of many in India at the time. (A translation of the Guru Granth Sahib can be found online at www.searchgurbani.com)
Once I started reading, not only was I forced to accept the undeniable relationship between spirituality and the environment, I was also amazed at the science and ecology presented to us by our Guru.
On the subject of pollution, Guru Ji (Ji is a term of respect) says on pg. 8:10 of the Guru Granth Sahib, "Air is the Guru, Water is the Father, and Earth is the Great Mother of all." If we can learn any primary values in Gurbani, the writings contained in the Guru Granth Sahib, some of the first would be to learn of the importance of respecting the Guru as well as one’s mother and father, who are in reality, a child's first Gurus. Guru Nanak the first Guru, and founder of Sikhism (1469-1539) tells us that air is our Guru, water our father and the earth is our mother. Would anyone dare disrespect their guru (teacher) and their parents the way that we do the air, water and earth? All of these elements are sacred to us - or at least should be.
Further on, the Guru reveals how scientifically forward thinking and understanding Gurbani is when Guru Ji says, "From the True Lord came the air, and from the air came water" 19:18. Today, every seventh-grade child likely knows the hydrological cycle, and yet we adults wantonly waste and pollute this sacred element. On page 472:14, the Guru tells us "First, there is life in the water, by which everything else is made green."
Having spoken of air and water the Guru goes on to say of the earth
“…in the midst of these, He established the earth as a home for Dharma” 7:12.
While many may take Dharma to mean religion, the more literal meaning is “duty”. Duty and service, to God, to one’s family and community, are central ideas to the Sikh faith. Would we throw garbage left, right and centre in a gurdwara, temple, mosque or church? Would we pollute the air inside these sacred spaces so that worshippers could barely breath? What about poisoning the water in langar (the free kitchen, which is in all gurdwaras), or communion? Of course we wouldn’t. Then why do we do it to planet Earth, which, as the Guru tells us, was established by God as a home for Dharma?
Of the trees, plants and nature in general, Guru Ji states, "The Lord is among the trees and the plants, within the household and outside as well" 223:16. Yet we endlessly consume and waste paper. Deforestation is someone else's problem. It's so far away, and has so little to do with me, we tell ourselves.
But our Guru tells us that God resides within these natural creations. Caring little or not at all about the welfare of the future of creation is caring little or not at all for God. I do not think that the path of the truly spiritual individual lies apart from the path of the environmentalist. Indeed they seem to be very much aligned, if not one and the same.
We are shown repeatedly in the Guru Granth Sahib that God pervades the air, water, earth and plants, and informed of our close familial ties with these elements, as they are Guru, father and mother. So when we disrespect our environment we are disrespecting God and our family.
"The devotees are in harmony with their God; He is in the water, the land, and the sky" 748: 3.
"The Lord is totally pervading the water, the land, and all space. He is contained in the forests as well" 133:13,
"O Nanak, He is pervading and permeating all places, the forests and the meadows, the three worlds, and every hair" 966:9.
"Behold God in all the earth and sky, in the water, on the land, in the forests and mountains, and in the nether regions of the underworld" 299:16.
"If someone is going to teach me something, let it be that the Lord is pervading the forests and fields"92:12.
All of these quotes, and many more like them, are from the Guru Granth Sahib, which we accept as the absolute and infinite Guru.
I don't think the main issue is how many activist groups we join or whether we advocate for environmental laws. I think the issue is rather that we as Sikhs, indeed all people, learning that the environment is central to our religion, our way of life, must come together as a community to become more environmentally conscious and active in our daily life.
One final point comes to mind. We so often hear the Guru refer to God with the word “Har”…
“Obtaining the Name of the Lord, Har, Har, they are satisfied; joining the Sangat, the Blessed Congregation, their virtues shine forth” 10:5.
The similarity between God’s name and the Punjabi word for green (hara) seems to me uncanny. It looks like the colour Green is already taken – by none other than God.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Court to decide web posters’ ability to remain anonymous
Now this should be very interesting. One one side we have the right to remain anonymous online and on the other side we have libel and defamation. Whats worth protecting more?
Court to decide web posters’ ability to remain anonymous
Court to decide web posters’ ability to remain anonymous
Let us open on holidays, stores say - thestar.com
Isn't this case analogous to Big M Mart? The Supreme Court of Canada already ruled on governments forcing stores to close on religious holidays -- specifically they said it was unconstitutional. It infringed on a right to freedom of religion. I suppose its cheaper to lobby municipal council, but I'm rather certain that the law would be thrown out in first instance court.
Let us open on holidays, stores say - thestar.com
Let us open on holidays, stores say - thestar.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Delays leave access to information rights 'totally obliterated'
How terribly unsurprising. The Conservative government is a disgrace to democracy.
Weak.
Delays leave access to information rights 'totally obliterated'
Weak.
Delays leave access to information rights 'totally obliterated'
What is a Khalsa?
Paulo Coelho may not have known it, but he was describing the Khalsa, here.
Credit for this goes to Kulvir.
Choosing in Peace
By Paulo Coelho
The warrior of the light meditates. He sits down in a quite corner of his tent and delivers himself to the divine light.
On doing so, he tries not to think of anything, detaches himself from the pursuit of pleasures, challenges and revelations, and lets his gifts and powers reveal themselves.
Even though he does not notice it at the time, these gifts and powers are taking control of his life and will affect his daily life.
As he meditates, the warrior is not himself but rather a spark of the Soul of the World. These are the moments that allow him to understand his responsibility and act accordingly. A warrior of the light knows: in the silence of his heart exists a higher order that is to show him the steps of his personal choice.
Credit for this goes to Kulvir.
Choosing in Peace
By Paulo Coelho
The warrior of the light meditates. He sits down in a quite corner of his tent and delivers himself to the divine light.
On doing so, he tries not to think of anything, detaches himself from the pursuit of pleasures, challenges and revelations, and lets his gifts and powers reveal themselves.
Even though he does not notice it at the time, these gifts and powers are taking control of his life and will affect his daily life.
As he meditates, the warrior is not himself but rather a spark of the Soul of the World. These are the moments that allow him to understand his responsibility and act accordingly. A warrior of the light knows: in the silence of his heart exists a higher order that is to show him the steps of his personal choice.
Monday, April 12, 2010
In search of a moderate Republican
This is a great line: "...Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the House of Representatives and a possible presidential contender in 2012, called Barack Obama the most radical president in US history and assailed his administration as a “secular, socialist machine”. Something is seriously amiss with an opposition that regards this as a proper line of attack."
In search of a moderate Republican
In search of a moderate Republican
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Quebec Muslim woman ordered to unveil or leave French course
Mon Dieu...hônnetment, c'est quoi le problème?
Quebec Muslim woman ordered to unveil or leave French course
Quebec Muslim woman ordered to unveil or leave French course
Chorus of emails saved our national anthem - thestar.com
I'm rather surprised to read about this. I mean, what would be so terrible about making the national anthem gender neutral? I fail to understand how this would crumble the very foundations of our nation, as these people seem to think it would. How -- honestly -- how could it actually affect anyone in an adverse manner? It could only have the positive effect of making people feel included...God forbid that ever happen. Lets not hide behind our warped sense of "tradition" to avoid being racist or discriminatory.
I love Canada, and me thinking that our anthem could be more inclusive does not make me any less of a Canadian.
And whats with the ludicrous title of the article? Weak.
Chorus of emails saved our national anthem - thestar.com
I love Canada, and me thinking that our anthem could be more inclusive does not make me any less of a Canadian.
And whats with the ludicrous title of the article? Weak.
Chorus of emails saved our national anthem - thestar.com
Is there such a thing as courtesy in journalism?
I'd certainly argue that there is. Unfortunately sensationalism seems to have long since, taken over any sense of decorum and courtesy that media outlets would have otherwise considered fundamental to journalistic integrity. Then again, I wonder if journalistic integrity means anything these days.
The Toronto Star published an article about some academic and fairly important issues that Sikhism must understand and deal with today. The article wasn't bad, but title was unbelievably inflammatory and sensationalistic. It was quite simply hurtful to the Sikh community.
I'd posit that even sensational and inflammatory journalism could be acceptable and even necessary at times. But this certainly was not one of them. The Star has been reporting on Sikhs for so many years, and has helped the community recognize and work to alleviate some growing pains. For that they should be thanked. But that certainly does not justify taking liberties with titles so as to make false, and disrespectful links that would hurt the sentiments of any community (let alone the Sikh community). The absolute worst part is that such a title just wasn't necessary. I would ask for any apology from the Star, but its pretty clear they don't give a damn. They could have had so very many different titles for the article that its just incriminates their sense of need for sensational and inflammatory journalism all the more.
Alas. Back to studying torts. (Yes, I realize the irony...)
You can read the article I'm referring to here.
The Toronto Star published an article about some academic and fairly important issues that Sikhism must understand and deal with today. The article wasn't bad, but title was unbelievably inflammatory and sensationalistic. It was quite simply hurtful to the Sikh community.
I'd posit that even sensational and inflammatory journalism could be acceptable and even necessary at times. But this certainly was not one of them. The Star has been reporting on Sikhs for so many years, and has helped the community recognize and work to alleviate some growing pains. For that they should be thanked. But that certainly does not justify taking liberties with titles so as to make false, and disrespectful links that would hurt the sentiments of any community (let alone the Sikh community). The absolute worst part is that such a title just wasn't necessary. I would ask for any apology from the Star, but its pretty clear they don't give a damn. They could have had so very many different titles for the article that its just incriminates their sense of need for sensational and inflammatory journalism all the more.
Alas. Back to studying torts. (Yes, I realize the irony...)
You can read the article I'm referring to here.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Playoff clinching game? Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs
Aaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahhaha. That was my evil laugh.
Playoff clinching game? Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs
Playoff clinching game? Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs
Friday, April 9, 2010
CBC News - Politics - B.C. solicitor general quits amid RCMP probe
Whats going on here? We've got Canadian politicians dropping like flies! AND getting probed by the RCMP. Interesting stuff.
CBC News - Politics - B.C. solicitor general quits amid RCMP probe
CBC News - Politics - B.C. solicitor general quits amid RCMP probe
Hobbled Raptors ready to soar with the Hawks in Atlanta - thestar.com
The Raptors are awesome. Say what you will.
Just thought I'd share that.
Hobbled Raptors ready to soar with the Hawks in Atlanta - thestar.com
Just thought I'd share that.
Hobbled Raptors ready to soar with the Hawks in Atlanta - thestar.com
CBC News - North - Nunavut irked by Arctic sovereignty talk
This is why the conservative government scares me. They see everything as an asset, everything as a cost, and everything in terms of whether it is useful to them or not. The foreign affairs minister actually this with regards to the Arctic: Use it or Lose it.
Are you serious? This is our minister of foreign affairs?
CBC News - North - Nunavut irked by Arctic sovereignty talk
Are you serious? This is our minister of foreign affairs?
CBC News - North - Nunavut irked by Arctic sovereignty talk
Guergis resigns, faces RCMP probe - thestar.com
Oh my. I suppose it was really a matter of time wasn't it? First her husband, then her, then her secretary, then her husband then her house.
She's just been making all the right mistakes hasn't she?
Guergis resigns, faces RCMP probe - thestar.com
She's just been making all the right mistakes hasn't she?
Guergis resigns, faces RCMP probe - thestar.com
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Pharmacists slam Ontario drug reforms - thestar.com
And the Fight Is On. I think the government is being quite reasonable here. They'll keep paying the pharmacists, but just not as much for dispensing drugs. Instead, its for them to spend time with clients, and in particular seniors. This may be hard for the Ontario government now, but its going to pay for a long time to come. Nice.
Pharmacists slam Ontario drug reforms - thestar.com
Pharmacists slam Ontario drug reforms - thestar.com
Duceppe gets cool reception in Toronto
Well this was certainly nice to hear. I feel like the east coast is just wayyyyy too nice. Everybody whos not from Toronto, hates Toronto for a reason -- because its too arrogant to give a damn about someone as destructive as Duceppe.
And I applaud said arrogance.
Duceppe gets cool reception in Toronto
And I applaud said arrogance.
Duceppe gets cool reception in Toronto
Former MP Rahim Jaffer connected to conman - thestar.com
This might as well be a soap opera. Wow. Talk about investigative journalism. Thre are some pretty hefty claims made here...and I'm guessing the journalist can back them up. Otherwise there may possibly be several cases of libel!
Former MP Rahim Jaffer connected to conman - thestar.com
Former MP Rahim Jaffer connected to conman - thestar.com
Narwhal numbers good news for Arctic watchers
These whales are awesome. They're like underwater unicorns.
And their numbers are going up, not down! Its not every day you hear good environmental/wildlife news like that.
Narwhal numbers good news for Arctic watchers
And their numbers are going up, not down! Its not every day you hear good environmental/wildlife news like that.
Narwhal numbers good news for Arctic watchers
Ontario takes green lead with record $8-billion energy investment
Can't wait to hear what the critics have to say about this one. Really -- I'd like to know whether this investment is actually valuable, or whether its just blind investment in something "green" to make the public happy.
I'm inclined to think its quite a good thing...we finally have some leadership in this area in Canada, and I'm glad Ontario is in the front. It may not be the only one, but at least its there.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Protesters demand action on Grassy Narrows - thestar.com
Really? This is getting more than ridiculous. If its not contaminated water, its poor housing. Now mercury poisoning? Are you kidding me? I still have the hardest time understanding why within Canada -- a fully developed, first world country -- we have third world poverty. Its unconsciounable how we treat First Nations people...lets hope we can get to a point where they don't have to protest to get our attention every time they have major health issues running rampant in their communities.
Unconscionable.
Protesters demand action on Grassy Narrows - thestar.com
Unconscionable.
Protesters demand action on Grassy Narrows - thestar.com
CBC News - Edmonton - Tuition hikes coming for some at U of A, U of C
I guess the hikes are all across the board then. I'm not totally opposed to the hikes, so long as appropriate governmental bursary/tax schemes are put into place.
CBC News - Edmonton - Tuition hikes coming for some at U of A, U of C
CBC News - Edmonton - Tuition hikes coming for some at U of A, U of C
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