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Ignatieff the tall poppy?

Michael Ignatieff’s year in Canadian politics has been marked by ups and downs. He walked into the Liberal leadership earlier last year acclaimed as the new leader of that party after the failed leadership of Stephane Dion. In order to differentiate himself as a different kind of leader — one that could stand [...]

Stephen Taylor - a blog on Canadian politics | more | posted February 13th

stephane dion, ups and downs, michael ignatieff, canadian politics, ups, leadership

TTC unions do no-one a favour

The TTC doesn't help alleviate the stereotype of Torontonian arrogance. Following public outcry at their inefficiency, TTC employees are rambling against the public and apparently want to add insult to injury through some work-to-rule action. Where on earth does the TTC find them? Every public transit system will have its ups and downs, as much as every business has good and bad employees. Commo

Luca Manfredi | more | posted February 8th

public transit system, public outcry, insult to injury, ups and downs, logical reasons, humbleness, s books, different world, inefficiency, scraper, culprit, arrogance, stereotype, ups, common sense, manners, ttc, boss, earth

"Dave, er... Iggy's not here man"

Despite the imposition of a code of silence on Mr. Rebagliati by the federal Liberal Party, for whom he plans to run in the next election, the former Olympian spoke openly about his desire to see marijuana legalized."Prohibition didn't work; this isn't working," he said after running with the torch, which some have even said resembles a giant joint. He was ultimately allowed to keep his gold m

halls of macadamia | more | posted January 26th

Moving to Ottawa: Day 93- "On the Hill and Loving It!"

Hello Canada, It's Day 93 which means I have seven more days of writing on my move to Ottawa. I've been asked to continue writing past the 100 day mark so I'll see what I can do. It's been a great process of waiting and excitement, frustration and joy. When I first had the idea to document this process I thought I would just take some pictures and videos, and talk about Spark

Business. Church. Politics. | more | posted December 5th

Moving to Ottawa: Day 89- "Immigration (and Faith) Has It's Ups and Downs"

Hello Canada,So it's day 89 in our move to Ottawa. Over the course of these one 100 days my goal has been to be completely honest with the ups and downs of taking this step of faith. I've come to realize that writing about the process is as much therapy for myself as it may be for you.I have to admit that today is one of those down days. Although a lot of amazing things ha

Business. Church. Politics. | more | posted December 1st