Tag Archives: Ontario

A West Centred Canada

Posted on 3 March 2012 by Larry Russwurm

For many years western Canada has complained about being out of the loop when it comes to national politics. Formerly the best their politicians could do was win an election by banding up with Quebec (see the Mulroney government). But … Continue reading →

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Poor Harper – He’s Jonesing Right Now

Posted on 11 January 2012 by Larry Russwurm

It’s been about 8 months. Or 254 days. That’s about 6 096 hours. Poor Stephen Harper. That’s how long it’s been since he’s run an attack ad. Who could have foreseen it? Both major opposition parties being leaderless this long. … Continue reading →

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Ironic Timing

Posted on 4 October 2011 by Larry Russwurm

The timing of this fall’s Ontario election is very suspicious. Only a few days after this Thursday’s vote (Oct. 6) will be the date of Canadian Thanksgiving (Oct. 10). Presumably we will be thankful for our new government. Did the … Continue reading →

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TV Weathermen Aren’t Scientists

Posted on 1 October 2011 by Larry Russwurm

In a nearby riding, Kitchener Centre, Progressive Conservative candidate Dave MacDonald is running for election for the Ontario government. He is a former weatherman for the CTV network in southwestern Ontario. In Canada, there is no accreditation to allow the … Continue reading →

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