CFN – Katie Gibbs, the young PHD biology student from Ottawa University, is part of the dynamic tour de force behind the July 10, Death of Evidence Rally on Parliament Hill. Thousands of scientists and science supporters rallied to the cry to support science, evidence and our natural world, formingContinue Reading
CFN – Two weeks ago Cornwall had a fairly large round up of people arrested. What’s interesting about this is that it was result of US law enforcement operating on Canadian soil. With a RCMP detachment in Cornwall, a very competent local police force, and nearby OPP why did USContinue Reading
CFN – The idea of an “ethnic vote” is one most people are pretty familiar with these days. Certainly, the ruling Conservatives made most Canadians aware of the idea when an internal memo from that party was leaked with a list of “very ethnic” ridings for the party to targetContinue Reading
CFN – While many people are frustrated with the Harper Government and in particular Bill C 38, Chantal Dupuis of Montreal has been working at asking the GG & Queen to step in. Below is a copy of the letter she sent in late June. It’s always interestingContinue Reading
CFN– Role and responsibilities of elected people In general, every four years Canadian citizens are called to elect 308 Members of Parliament (MPs), whose mandate is to represent them and act on their behalf in the House of Commons in Ottawa. But, once elected, what are the roles and theContinue Reading
CFN – From July 9th to 13th, the World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy will be holding its International Congress at the University of Winnipeg. The World Federalist Movement is a longstanding international civil society organization. The movement was founded in 1947, when it became apparent thatContinue Reading
CFN– Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! To read more Political Times Cartoons CLICK HERE! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself. Over the years some ofContinue Reading
CFN – When I chose euthanasia as last week’s topic, I knew that I couldn’t address the concept of choice at the end of the life spectrum without also addressing choice at the front end. While abortion is one of those topics that makes for awkward dinner conversations, there’s obviouslyContinue Reading
CFN– Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! To read more Political Times Cartoons CLICK HERE! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself. Over the years some ofContinue Reading
CFN – One can tell it is summer in Ottawa as there is never ending speculation about a cabinet shuffle. First the bets were on a mid-July one, and then it was a mid to late August one followed by a short prorogation over the summer break period and thenContinue Reading
CFN – For the first time in their history the Ontario Libertarian Party and the Libertarian Party of Canada, were both represented at the Toronto Pride Parade, July 1, 2012. Ontario Party leader Allen Small was there helping to carry the provincial party banner. He commented that he was amazedContinue Reading
CFN – In the last ten years, more and more political scientists, sociologists and citizens have been raising questions about the state and the future of democracy in Canada. In general, people think that democracy, as they knew it, has undergone major changes, and these changes are continuing and theyContinue Reading
CFN– Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! To read more Political Times Cartoons CLICK HERE! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself. Over the years some ofContinue Reading
CFN – With governments trying to come back to a healthier financial picture, the debate has been centered on how far governments should cut their expenses, whether tax rates for businesses should be raised or frozen and whether funding for innovation and competitiveness should be maintained. These discussions have pittedContinue Reading
CFN– Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! To read more Political Times Cartoons CLICK HERE! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself. Over the years some ofContinue Reading
Friends, supporters, and members are invited to our Fun-and-fund-raiser golf game. Friday, August 24th, 2012 Summerheights Golf Links – 1160 South Branch Road. Cornwall Ontario Shot gun T-Off at 1:00 pm – Four Person Best Ball Scramble Format Registration Fee $115/golfer – Youth (25 & under) $95/golfer including 18Continue Reading
CFN – As we approach Canada Day, Stephen Harper is once again reaching out to Quebec and consulting with Premier Jean Charest and former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. With the potential resurgence of separatist parties in the next provincial election, this is none too soon. Whether or not the separatistsContinue Reading
CFN– Here is today’s installment of Political Times by Mike Roache! To read more Political Times Cartoons CLICK HERE! About Mr. Roache: Mike Roache was born in Halifax and began cartooning for a school newspaper while in junior high,often putting the paper together by himself. Over the years some ofContinue Reading