Stephen 'we aren't in election mode' Harper's attack ads on Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff takes various quotes with no context in order to paint him as someone with no love for Canada and apparently by extension no right to govern. Now I'm neither a Liberal nor a great supporter of Ignatieff, however, if this is the litmus test for leadership let's see how Harper does when hoisted on his own ...continue reading
16 February 2011 
“We’re in safe hands with Stephen Harper” and other Conservative lies
02/16/2011 By
Since Canada’s Conservative Government took power in 2006, significant budget cuts have been made to Canadian gender equality, political justice, social policy and research programs including the virtual elimination of a Canadian government department devoted to Women’s equality and women’s issues. 2011 Federal Conservative Government Cuts (to date) Canadian Teachers' Federation's ...continue reading
7 February 2011 
Climate Change Threatens Amazon
02/07/2011 By
While some debate if it even exists the devastating effects of climate change are plainly seen; Billions of trees died in the record drought that struck the Amazon in 2010, raising fears that the vast forest is on the verge of a tipping point, where it will stop absorbing greenhouse gas emissions and instead increase them. The dense forests of the Amazon soak up more than one-quarter of the ...continue reading
3 February 2011 
Harper V CRTC
02/03/2011 By
On the face of it Harpers' decision to interfer with the CRTC's decision on UBB may seem like a cause for celebration, after all even a stopped clock is right twice a day. However, let us be mindful that this is a man who does nothing that does not benefit himself. So in what way does this benefit Harper? First despite claims to the contrary Harper et al have been campaigning for months now yet ...continue reading
1 February 2011 
Virgin Mobile Canada Has Lost Me As A Customer
02/01/2011 By
In August of 2009 I bought my daughter a cell phone through Virgin Mobile Canada. It was a cute little phone - an LG Rumour she could use to text, browse the web and phone home. 2 year plan which seemed pretty good as cell plans go. Unfortunately, the phone got broken in her backpack on the bus. Rather than throw good money after bad we went to the Virgin kiosk and got a cheap candy bar phone, ...continue reading
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