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BC NDP must rebrand party for electoral success
BC NDP share of popular vote declining since 1979 Adrian Dix and BC NDP must rethink the party after humiliating defeat to BC Liberals last week. Photo: BC NDP/Facebook. By Dermod Travis The great...
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Parliament of Canada needs Accountability Act 2.0
Parliament of Canada – time for online reporting of expenses? Senator Mike Duffy. Photo: Handout. If the recent Senate expense scandals have taught Canadians anything, it’s that Parliament of Canada...
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Rob Ford – You know you’re a jerk when…
Best evidence against Rob Ford is video of Rob Ford Rob Ford in action after a Toronto City Council meeting. Photo: Youtube screen capture. Poor Rob Ford. The Toronto mayor can’t get no respect, not in...
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Doug Ford drug allegations story holds up under scrutiny
Experts say Doug Ford drug story well researched, Globe trusted with sources Toronto councillor Doug Ford. Photo: dougford.ca. An investigative story by the Globe and Mail that describes the Ford...
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Mike Duffy scandal demonstrates no accountability for MPs, Senators
Mike Duffy and other senators do little or no reporting of expenses Senator Mike Duffy. Photo: Handout. By Gregory Thomas Senator Mike Duffy certainly isn’t the first Ottawa politician to get some...
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Trans Mountain pipeline ‘leak’ the cost of hydrocarbon economy
Kinder Morgan crews were on site cleaning up the 5-12 barrel ‘leak’ Thursday. Photo: Courtesy BC CTV. Only 5-12 barrels of oil released onto ground near Merritt, BC from Trans Mountain pipeline...
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Canadian Armed Forces help flooded Alberta communities
Other provinces have been helped by Canadian Armed Forces in past Canadian Armed Forces equipment spotted on Highway 2 heading to southern Alberta to help with flood search and rescue efforts. Photo:...
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David Suzuki is no saint to me
Alberta man tries to save his cat while his truck sinks in the background. David Suzuki column offensive and ill-timed Albertans are spitting mad at David Suzuki. The famous environmentalist and CBC...
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High River flood victims return home in stages
Sector 1, outlined in purple, encompasses the northwest communities affected by the High River flood. Photo: Town of High River. Only High River flood victims in northwest quadrant allowed home...
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High River guns: Owners off base criticizing RCMP
RCMP had legal right to enter home and seize High River guns Alberta Justice Minister Jonathan Denis criticized the RCMP for entering High River homes and seizing guns “in plain sight.” I guess no one...
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Keystone XL pipeline: Blame Harper, Redford if Obama rejects it
Rallies against the Keystone XL pipeline attracted up to 10,000 people, including many celebrities, which has put the pipeline on the front burner of American politics. Photo: Facebook. Greenhouse gas...
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Calgary Stampede steer death prompts calls for event suspension
Vancouver Humane Society says other rodeos have dropped steer wrestling. Calgary Stampede steer death doesn’t sway supporters Calgary Stampede steer death a rare events, says event officials. A Calgary...
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Jackpine oil sands mine opponents upset by joint panel approval
Shell’s Jackpine oil sands mine expansion is approved by the Joint Review Panel. Photo: Shell Canada. Jackpine oil sands mine still must be approved by Canadian and Alberta governments A joint review...
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The ‘new normal’ in climate change and climate politics
Recent severe weather changes Canadian public opinion about climate change High River, Alta. at the height of late June flooding. By Clare Demerse While Calgary just pulled off a “hell or high water”...
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David Suzuki and the rise of New Xenophobia
David Suzuki goes too far in criticism of Canada’s immigration policies By Marco Navarro-Genie When David Suzuki hanged a big no-vacancy neon sign outside the entry gate for immigrants to Canada, he...
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Child sexual exploitation – Protecting kids from Internet
MP Joy Smith is encouraging Canadians to have a national conversation about online adult content and child sexual exploitation. Opt-in filters good start to reduce child sexual exploitation On Tuesday,...
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Boycott Russia – Remember, it worked with the Lada
The Lada, one of the worst cars ever built, was sold in small numbers to Canadian buyers from 1979 until the late 1990s. Boycott Russia and its product (there aren’t many) to send a message Beacon News...
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Canadian Badlands Passion Play dodges flood damage
Canadian Badlands Passion Play – Jesus is lead into Jerusalem on a donkey. Photo: Ron Nickel. Ticket sales for Canadian Badlands Passion Play suffered because of floods The show must go on, according...
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Sunglasses – don’t leave home without them this summer
Dr. Paul Martiquet says you should always wear sunglasses outdoors during the summer. Not all sunglasses provide enough protection By Dr. Paul Martiquet Summer sunshine is at its most intense which...
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If Canadians vote to abolish Senate, politicians must listen – taxpayers...
CTF continues to call for referendum on future of Canadian Senate CTF federal director Gregory Thomas says abolishing the Canadian Senate can be done if Canadians want it. By Gregory Thomas, federal...
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