According to this item in the Toronto Star, Canada does a good job of protecting people who are convicted murderers in their home countries. All the murderer has to do is get on a plane that subsequently lands in Canada. The criminal then applies for refugee status. If there is valid evidence supporting the accusation [...]
In a court case in Kentucky (in the United States) a judge ruled mainly in favour of new restrictions on advertising of tobacco products. The changes were in part based on the restrictions we have here in Canada, including bold and colourful graphics on cigarette packages that warn of the health dangers. In the case [...]
The Governor-General of Canada, Michaëlle Jean, participated in a traditional Inuit seal hunt recently. Part of the event involved Ms. Jean helping to cut up the seal carcass. She also eat a piece of the seal’s heart – raw! Her stated purpose? To show support for a traditional way of life amongst the Inuit. The [...]
Here is another “Oh Canada” story. Asbestos is considered a very serious carcinogen, and yet Canada is happily marketing the stuff (mined mainly in Quebec) to 3rd world and developing countries. It is used mainly to make concrete better suited for use on water pipes and roofing tiles. We will not even allow it here [...]
Perhaps you have heard about the pair of DJs from Quebec who pulled a prank on American Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Named the Masked Avengers, the two are notorious for prank calls to celebrities and heads of state. They released a recording of their six-minute call on Saturday in which they talked with Palin, who [...]
It is election day in Canada. If you are eligible to vote, please do so.
