Category: Politics

Federal Government Cuts Funding For Public Internet Access

[Edit: As pointed out in the comments to this post and a Globe & Mail follow-up, they backed down on this announcement within a day.] The Harper Conservatives

A Couple Political Notes

Ryan Meili posted a brief message on his Facebook page saying that he will soon be making an announcement about which riding he'll be running in for the

The Saskatchewan Party Government – Now With Over 100% Incompetence!

100% is a good mark if you're taking an accounting class, not so good when it reflects how wrong you were with your budget predictions.  I wrote about

"I Believe In Miracles. I Have To." – About That Terry Fox Hologram

Rumours were swirling about the top secret torch bearer who would light the Olympic Cauldron during the Opening Ceremonies last Friday.  The best suggestion I heard was that

Using (Used?) Books For Political Statements: A Bookstore in Li'l London Protests the Proroguing Parliament

I really miss the used bookstore scene of London, ON.  For all the abuse the city takes for its Ugg-centered social scene and lack of cultural amenities, I

Dauphin's Great Experiment: A Living Wage For All (in the 1970's )

I love ideas that are revolutionary: “Cheques were issued based on family size and income. That is, the minimum cheque would presume the recipient had no other source

Conservative? I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Means

So it was just announced that the Sask Party, which initially projected potash revenues to be $1.9 billion will actually only bring $109 million to provincial coffers (a

Too Tired To Type…Go Vote Tomorrow

Back from a 16 hour round-trip to Saskatoon for SILS training so heading to bed right quickly.  Just a quick reminder to go vote tomorrow!

SaskProgressive.com Launches As Municipal Elections Approach

SaskProgressive.com, a web site dedicated to highlighting progressive candidates and pressing issues in Saskatchewan's upcoming municipal elections has officially launched.  The press release is below.  (Full disclosure: I'm

Glenn Beck Rapes and Murders Web Memes

If you're fortunate enough not to know, Glenn Beck is the latest TV talking head in the US in the Bill O'Reilly/Rush Limbaugh mould (mold?).  He's getting a

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