Brendan Edge, Author at The True North Times

Washington Enflamed By Tweets On 1812 White House Burning Anniversary

Oh come back proud Canadians, To before you had TV. No Hockey Night in Canada, There was no CBC. In 1812 Madison was mad, he was the President you know, Well he thought he’d tell the British, where they ou...

Harper Decries Liberal Media and Trudeau on Northern Tour

Stephen Harper gave a stump speech in the Yukon at the residence of Conservative Senator Daniel Lang

Couillard and Wynne Ask For Federal Infrastructure Money

“Please sir, I’d like some more.” So uttered the little orphan Oliver to the pompous, bloated, stupid, and cruel Parish Beadle Mr. Bumble in Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist . Though the book was fictional...

Montreal to Rename University St. Robert-Bourassa Blvd?

Well, it’s about time! For far too long have I waited for a change like this to appear, the change of course being the renaming of Montreal’s city streets! I mean, for a secular society to have street names lik...

Raccoon for Mayor? Could Be The Way to Beat Rob Ford

Canada has begun to writhe at the notion that Rob Ford still has re-election within his reach. With thirty different candidates of amazingly poor quality, Ford is still in the top three. Actually he's number tw...

Federal Conservatives Missing At Montreal Pride

While it may have drizzled on our parade, the weather couldn't dampen the spirits of those attending Montreal Pride this weekend. While the rain (and, in some cases, the pants) fell upon the participants at Com...

Conservative Mail-Outs Include Flags For Patriotism

It appears that Conservative Canadians are the only patriotic Canadians. Or they make up the most patriotic ridings, thanks to mail-outs from Conservative MPs to their constituents. These mail-outs involve a...

Secret Tunnel in Newfoundland an Escape Hatch for Politicians?

Turns out Newfoundlander's might have dug a way out of Canada after all. During recent construction around Bannerman Park in St. John's Newfoundland, a mysterious tunnel was found during excavations. Althoug...

They’re Swearing in Parliament But is Anyone Watching?

School’s out for the summer and, although it’s been a few years since I've been in the school yard myself, the taunts and jeers from juvenile bullies occasionally still echo in my ears. Since I have lately tak...

Senate Appointments: Harper To Set New Record?

Harper could be the new King—the Mackenzie King of partisan senate appointments, that is. Charles Tupper was Prime Minister for two months and he appointed one senator. John Turner was Prime Minister for les...

Author Brendan Edge