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News from the Federal Finance Minister

Another Year Another Plan — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:02:32 +0000

Flaherty’s deficit plan: Take an axe and cut deep

“I’ve done it before. I did it in Ontario.”-Jim Flaherty quoted in the Toronto Star.

Stay tuned for updates

Penguins aren’t people, John Doyle

Allan — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:51:41 +0000

Of the 10 most endearing people in the lonely life of an epistle spewing TV critic, the under-rated Amanda Lang and the over-rated Claire Martin.

the Tea Makers page you’ve never seen

Allan — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:41:50 +0000

It’s likely you’ve never read this page.
I hadn’t until last night, and I work here.

Public broadcaster comes back for public healthcare

Anonymous — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:30:53 +0000

Jeffrey Dvorkin gets fed up with the US insurance companies and comes back to Canada.
Just what Toronto needs, more consultants!
All is forgiven, Jeffrey. Welcome back.

CBC.ca and National Post join to create Olympics website

Anonymous — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:41:41 +0000

When you hear the words “jam-packed” and “co-branded” in a press release describing a website, first thing you smell is the panicky fear. The second is the javascript errors.

Wishful Thinking

Allan — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:23:18 +0000

~ formation of beliefs and making decisions according to what might be pleasing to imagine instead of by appealing to evidence or rationality.

The Torontoist declares the CBC a “Hero of 2009″, and employs a humourist to write a serious summary of its many accomplishments.
The result is, naturally, silly.
But there’s a great drawing of Erica.

Reach For The Pot

Allan — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:46:28 +0000

Marc Emery is nominated for CBC B.C.’s Top Newsmaker of the Year after the CBC received “a significant number of suggestions”.

“I think (as a former reporter-newscaster) that this nomination by the CBC … if Marc is mentioned, is a good thing. This only serves to bring more attention to Marcs’ and our cause. Marc Emery deserves our love and help for all he’s done fighting for Cannabis and natural law. Regardless of what happens to Marc, if he is extradited or released…our efforts to reveal the insanity of the drugwar must increase until prohibition is done away with forever. Jah bless brother and sister Emery.”

~ Submitted by Unclebob100

Affordable Housing

Allan — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 23:53:23 +0000

5 DAYS LEFT TO GET IN YOUR BID!

George’s “A Flop House” – $81.00 – SOLD at $127.50

Erin’s “Time Traveller Gingerbread” – $88.00 – SOLD at $122.50

Zaib’s “A Little Mosque” – $20.50 – SOLD at $100.00

an opinion about CBC Radio 2

Allan — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:56:40 +0000

YouTube – volume varies – 5:56

Dan Rather?

Allan — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:51:13 +0000

Which TV executive would you prefer decided if your show stayed on the air or not?