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Green Party Convention: Big Names, Beers, and Boredom

Over the past weekend, the Green Party of Canada held their annual convention in Fredericton, NB. Michael Luba, a Green Party enthusiast and employee, shares his thoughts. You’ve probably heard and...

Michael Ford Runs For Doug’s Council Seat: A New Ford Rises

“Ford for City Council!” Rob? No! Doug? Not even close. We aren’t talking about one of those old Fords who are too lame to know that the cool kids moved away from crack in the 80s. No, this is the Ford of a ...

Courts Contrary to Democratic Process Says Dan Albas, Tory MP

Recently, Conservative MP Dan Albas decided to put on his big boy glasses and examine a few court cases. He found a trend: courts were overruling the legislation that his government was introducing. Groups were...

Health Canada: 6-Year-Old Epileptic Boy Must Smoke Marijuana

It would seem that due to the changes Health Canada have made to their medical marijuana rules, Liam McKnight, a 6-year-old Ottawa boy suffering from epilepsy, can no longer legally buy his cannabis oil and mus...

Spotify is Coming to Canada, But At What Price?

Spotify is finally coming to Canada, and just about everyone is shocked. The service allows US customers to stream millions of songs for free (if you can put up with ads), or for $10US/month if you like listeni...

Olivia Chow Called ‘Major League Biatch’ By Former MPP

First off, let me declare that I am not a fan of Olivia Chow. When we had a chance to meet in person a few years back at a charity ball, I walked away with the impression that she was a distant person. At the ...

Unions Want Even More Sick Days, Insist it’s Practically Free

Your brain on union politics. It may be your money, but Jean-Denis Frechette will tell you what to do with it in his new report. Apparently, the Parliamentary Budget Officer knows what you should ...

Mike Duffy and Harper, the Witless Witness

Mike Duffy faces 31 charges stemming from his alleged professional tomfoolery while serving as a Senator in and (loosely) around the Ottawa area. If he is found guilty on multiple counts, he will ...

Drunk At Sea: Time To Ban Booze In The Navy?

Could Canada’s Navy be going dry? Don't bet any beer on it. Following “recent incidents” involving sailor misconduct, the Royal Canadian Navy has launched a review of its policies and procedures. What is the...

Ottawa Prostitutes Won’t Expose Tories’ Johns

In a stunning twist of irony, Canada’s prostitutes have proven to have more integrity than our dearest politicians. Yesterday morning, a representative for POWER (Prostitutes of Ottawa/Gatineau Work, Educate...