Category Archives: Canada

Former Canadian Prime Minister Doesn’t Know The Problem That He Knows

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Glenn Church

I am not even going to try to explain this. Watch the video.

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Thousands Want Shatner As Canada’s Next Governor General

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Glenn Church

It started last year when William Shatner was mentioned as a possible replacement for Michaelle Jean as Canada’s Governor General. The position is largely ceremonial. The governor general acts as a liaison between the Queen and Canada. Many think the … Continue reading →

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Canadian Health Agency Promotes The “Sex Squad”

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Glenn Church

The Middlesex-London Health Unit in London, Ontario, has a new program, a cartoon game, to educate Canadian youth about the perils of sexually transmitted infections. The cartoon treads onto ground that is more graphic than would be expected from a … Continue reading →

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Altered Photo Of Canadian Prime Minister as Oswald Draws Ire

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Glenn Church

It was supposed to be humor poked at Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s reluctance to go to the Copenhagen climate conference. The opposition Liberal Party invited its supporters to Photoshop Harper’s image anywhere but Copenhagen. Although the altered photos were … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Record Is A Mess

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Glenn Church

What nation stands as one of the biggest impediments to cutting greenhouse gas emissions? Surprisingly, that is Canada. Under Conservative Prime Minister Steven Harper, Canada has abandoned the limits that it agreed to under the Kyoto Protocol. It was supposed … Continue reading →

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Toronto Turns Its Parks Into Garbage Dumps

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Glenn Church

I’m glad I don’t live in Toronto. You probably are too. Toronto has turned its parks into temporary dumpsites because of a strike by city workers. Toronto has designated 181 sites, many of them parks, as temporary areas to stash … Continue reading →

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Canadian Minister Tells Toronto To F…

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Glenn Church

Canadian Transportation Minister John Baird was caught discussing a proposal for federal funds from Toronto in an unguarded moment. Did I say discussing? I mean cursing. Baird accidentally walked into a media room at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities convention. … Continue reading →

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Canadian Candidate Withdraws After Racy Facebook Photos

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Glenn Church

A British Columbia New Democratic Party Candidate ended his candidacy after two racy images of him on Facebook became public. Ray Lam said in a statement:       “I regret this material and the associated comments that have now become public.” “I do not … Continue reading →

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Canadian White Supremacists Want To Become “Mainstream”

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Glenn Church

A Canadian neo-Nazi group, the Aryan Guard, marched through Calgary Saturday. About 400 counter-protesters met the 60 marchers, bringing traffic to a standstill. Several fist fights broke out. Projectiles were hurled and two people sustained minor head injuries. The Aryan … Continue reading →

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Toronto Can’t Decide What To Do With An Empty Coffee Cup

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Glenn Church

At first Toronto City Hall figured there had to be a simple solution. Now, six months later with a 40-member task force, five subcommittees and $50,000 in consultant fees, there still is no solution to empty coffee cups. The first … Continue reading →

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“Separatist” Beer Sales Go Flat In Quebec

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Glenn Church

L’Indépendante, a new beer in Quebec, is not bouncing off the shelves. “Separatist” beer hit the market in October with the intent to raise money for the separatist cause in the province. A group of 22 investors contributed $22,000 to the … Continue reading →

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Montreal Coffee Drinkers Support Obama

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Glenn Church

For whatever it is worth, coffee drinkers at a coffee shop in Montreal overwhelmingly support Barack Obama. The owner of the coffee shop had two tip cups by the cash register with a picture of each candidate on the cups. … Continue reading →

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Russia Makes Claims To Arctic Circle

Posted on September 18, 2008 by Glenn Church

Now that the Arctic region is becoming more accessible from melting ice, the undersea wealth is becoming tantalizing to the five countries laying claim to the region. It is estimated that 90 billion barrels of oil and 30% of the … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Green Party Leader Apologizes For Not Smoking Marijuana

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Glenn Church

The leader of Canada’s Green Party, Elizabeth May, has admitted to her role in a major party scandal. It seems that May is a bit too straight, as in not smoking pot. The Green Party favors legalizing and taxing marijuana. … Continue reading →

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Canadian Town Seeks To Ban Panhandler

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Glenn Church

Williams Lake, British Columbia has a problem with a panhandler. He is a chronic problem, aggressive and violent. He often stands in front of banks and accosts people who have withdrawn money. If they refuse to give him some, he … Continue reading →

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