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Organized Jewish Community’s support for hate laws will backfire
The ADL hailed the passage of the unconstitutional “Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which according to the ADL, “provide for expanded federal involvement in investigating and prosecuting hate violence in America.” The bill is unconstitutional because it violates the 10th Amendment by granting the Federal Government authority over local and state government...
Canwest the largest media company in Canada going bankrupt
The future of Canwest Global Communications, Canada’s largest media conglomerate, became uncertain on Tuesday after the company was granted bankruptcy protection in a Toronto court for several operations, including its television network and The National Post newspaper.
The company, which is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, did not include a chain of 11 large newspapers or several specialty television...
Canadian City digitally adds black guy to Fun Guide cover to make it more ‘inclusive’
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The smiling, ethnically diverse family featured on the cover of Toronto’s latest edition of its summer Fun Guide was digitally altered to make the photo more “inclusive,” which city officials say is in keeping with a policy to reflect diversity.
A spokesman for the department that publishes the guide listing recreation activities confirmed the publication...
Proposed New Law Would Let Police Snoop On What You Do Online In Canada
It’s not exactly Big Brother and the overall intentions seem to have the public’s best interests at heart. But many are very uncomfortable about a proposed new law introduced in the House of Commons on Thursday that could affect anyone using the Internet in Canada.
The bill, with the unwieldy name of “An Act Regulating Telecommunications Facilities to Support Investigations,”...
Concerns of a Canadian by Grenville Rogers
The real political advisers who are directing MP Harper’s government.
Mr. Rogers is an octogenarian with the political perspicacity of a wise Elder.
There was a time when cultures respected the words of their Elders as is still traditionally so in Native American circles.
Maybe it’s time we once again began paying homage to those who have the courage to speak out in defense of their country when...
Man's speech in Toronto leads to his fourth arrest
TORONTO — A man previously convicted of promoting hatred was arrested again last night in Toronto, after giving a speech to a small group gathered at an airport hotel.
“Well, so much for free speech and democracy,” said Brad Love, 48, as he was escorted from a conference room by eight officers.
It was Mr. Love’s fourth arrest in six years. One officer said Mr. Love was arrested...
Supporters of black-only school shut down meeting
Protesting parents shut down a Toronto District School Board meeting on Wednesday after realizing the issue of a black-focused school would not be discussed.
Dozens of supporters of a proposal to implement a black-focused school showed up to last night’s meeting expecting to discuss details of a feasibility report on the issue.
The TDSB spent $300,000 preparing the controversial report, which...