Should Canada be deporting people when the act is akin to nothing more than a death sentence?
Hussein Jilaow was a violent criminal and a member of a local street gang here in Winnipeg known for its extreme brutality. The gang is largely comprised of African immigrants. Since coming to Canada in 1999 as a 14 [...]

I’m often critical of our judges, for good reason I think, but this time I have to say I am very pleased. Justice James Williams dished out the harshest sentence available under Canadian law ordering Robert Pickton to serve at least 25 years before being eligible for parole. Well done.

How is the killing of 6 women and possibly scores more not premeditated murder?

Canada, the land of oppressors and polluters. At least that is what some people think. In a report released Monday titled Canada and the International Protection of Human Rights: An Erosion of Leadership? Amnesty International said we are losing credibility as a global human-rights champion.
It cites Ottawa’s sudden refusal last month to fight the death [...]

Banning books that encourage readers to have an open mind. I love contradictions.

I sometimes have a difficult time wrapping my head around some of the decisions brought down by our justice system. While there have been many, some of which I blogged about, I refer this time to 2 separate cases both involving murder.
Peter DeBungee happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Back [...]

In the past I’ve been highly critical of the Canadian broadcast industry in general and the CBC in particular. But just when I think I’ve run out of reasons to feel that way they throw me another.
Cable companies and television networks are bitterly divided over the concept of “time shifting,” where viewers can watch TV [...]

Are you ready for a buck fifty? For a litre of gasoline?
Canadian drivers should brace themselves for record gasoline prices this spring if crude oil stays in the $90-a-barrel range, experts say. “They could be getting into the $1.30, $1.40, maybe even the $1.50 range per litre,” said Jason Toews, one of the founders of [...]

How many times have you heard the phrase [the Conservatives] only care about the rich? Next time you hear that silly phrase remind yourself of this piece by the Christian Conservative.
On the one hand, you have Prime Minister Stephen Harper, where all those in attendance were regular people who have day jobs, are trying to [...]

I’m a little slow on the draw but a belated ‘get well soon’ to Jean Chretien. The former Prime Minister underwent heart surgery last week in Montreal and appears to be recovering just fine.
Although I never particularly liked him while he was in power the man had balls, no doubt about that. And for the [...]