There are, generally speaking, three layers of government here in Canada. Federal, Provincial, and Municipal. How many employees do they all have? 3,650,000 That number by itself does not say anything. How many Canadians are in the labour force? 16,900,000 That means that just a bit more than 1 in every 5 Canadians (21.6%) is [...]
According to research using GPS technology, parts of Chile moved 3 metres due to the recent earthquake. If that does not shock you, measure out 3 metres on your living room floor and picture the ground shifting that much in a very short time period. For those of you still using traditional British measurement methods, [...]
According to the Toronto Star, John Cursio has been fired. For further info, see my previous post and the above link to the Star’s reporting. Grandpa Richard is impressed! Now as long as the potential wrongful dismissal suit does not work, all will be well, er, better. gr
Does Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty know that saying? Possibly. Jim delivered a budget last Thursday that said the federal government will have to rein in spending. He then had a private government jet fly him to London Ontario so he could participate in a photo op on Friday morning. Why not a photo op [...]
I have an old Crayola brand clock. An old style one with a minute hand and an hour hand. The hands are shaped like crayons. Uses an AA battery. Why do I have it, and not one of the kids? They got too old for it! I know, I am a grandpa and grandpas are [...]
Kathryn Bigelow vs. James Cameron. From 1989 to 1991, Bigelow was married to fellow director Cameron. Last night they were up against each other as best directors of best movies. The Hurt Locker vs. Avatar. And the Oscars went to ……. The Hurt Locker and Kathryn Bigelow !!! Both are first time wins for a [...]
What might John Cursio have said when first approached by a Star reporter? “I did not have coffee with that lady.” Well, when pressed with evidence, John finally relented and admitted to having coffee with his “friend” Robin Thoen. Problem is, John is married and the coffee events were at Robin’s home. Furthermore, John is [...]
