Guess where in the world this quotation refers to:  •  “  •  "I'm fed up with being abused by governments bending the rules or just avoiding the law entirely. They've abused their powers and they've done it simply to attempt to keep themselves in power."  •  ”  •  Hint:  •  “"The issue has …

Woke up way too late and had to deal with my friend Manual Spammo. What poor  •  lives these saps must lead to have to cut and past their way now through the  •  handy dandy "are you human" quiz before each comment is posted. Looks like it  •  took longer to post than delete. That is a gain …

This is either a huge political mistake by the PMO or an apology from the Globe and Mail just itching to be made:  •  “The perception of inaction was exacerbated by the lack of information flowing last week about Canadian efforts to organize a response. In fact, Foreign Affairs staff realized last …

It's been a good week here on the coast. Kids have been in a day camp for the  •  first time. Might be the last. You spend your holiday answering to the needs and  •  demands of teen councillors. What is wrong with that picture? Besides, getting  •  them on the bus is too early. Why can't day camp …

It appears Steve Harper is willing to go political with our constitution for some reason:  •  “"In the coming months, we will strike a judicial inquiry into the collapse of the Fraser River salmon fishery and oppose racially divided fisheries programs," wrote the prime minister. Non-aboriginal …

I had a sense. I knew we were lacking plenty that our new rural overlords could give us and that was good. We need that. I knew we didn't know ourselves and needed their help. But now everyone is getting into the act and I need to keep things straight. But it is good that I learn that our motto is …

Wow. I am sure glad that my folks got to this place. And not just cause Europe (and Grannie, too!) turned out to be socialists! But because Canada is really great as our celebrations on July 1st...celebrate. Here is my list about what I really like about Canada - you add yours:  •  Paddle to the …

Everyone is all a flutter over the news last week that the United States Government has been tracking international financial transactions. Canada's Privacy Commissioner has now joined in:  •  “Canada's privacy commissioner is considering whether to launch an investigation into allegations that …

It just goes to show that there are few principles left standing once any one gets their hands on the PIN for a great big fat bank account:  •  “New Brunswick Premier Bernard Lord said Mr. Flaherty's suggestion that the provinces raise taxes to pay for key programs is not an option. "Six months …