Monthly Archives: August 2011

Blast from the Past Has Merkel on the Defensive (2)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

Criticism of Angela Merkel is nothing new. This week, though, it was ex-Chancellor Helmut Kohl who found sharp words for his erstwhile protégé. With her foreign minister also under fire, things are not looking good for Merkel in upcoming state elections. … Continue reading →

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China considers legalising secret detentions

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

AFP – China is considering changes to its criminal law that human rights activists said Saturday would effectively legalise the forced disappearance of dissidents. Proposed amendments to “residential surveillance” laws would allow police to hold suspects in secret locations in … Continue reading →

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Knight: 9/11 memorial without prayer

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

We’ve got a word for someone who hates Christmas – Grinch. What should we call some who hates America’s Judeo-Christian heritage, even to the point of barring clergy at a ceremony at the site of a major tragedy? How about … Continue reading →

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Ice retreat worries climate-change scientists

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

Prime Minister Stephen Harper wrapped up his annual tour of the North on Friday amid fresh signs that the region has experienced another major meltdown this summer, including the renewed opening of the southern route of the Northwest Passage and … Continue reading →

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Stelmach has no regrets as Alberta’s premier

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

ANDREW — As his tumultuous, five-year tenure winds down, Ed Stelmach says he has no regrets as premier — be it on energy royalties, large salary hikes for cabinet or the budget dispute that contributed to his resignation. In an … Continue reading →

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Galliher: Some Gave All, Obama Shot Par

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

Without question, President Obama seems to have long ago perfected the art of evading responsibility, better perhaps than even most teenagers, and whoever coined the phrase “working vacation.” Obama’s favored modus oper-voidance continues to be the game of golf  – … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Lessons from B.C.’s HST debacle (4)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

British Columbia’s voters have spoken — the province’s Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will be repealed. In a popular referendum, the results of which were made public on Friday, 55% supported repealing the controversial tax. The political debacle leading up to … Continue reading →

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Morning Update August 27th, 2011 (10)

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | PM to make announcement about national park WHITEHORSE – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will wrap up his northern tour Friday with a trip to Haines Junction in the Yukon. [...] #2 — Globe | Hurricane … Continue reading →

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Nairne: Brace for bumpy flight to safety (2)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jack

The fear in early August was almost palpable as stock markets plunged. The spectre of financial contagion from Europe, the downgrade of U.S. long-term debt and ever-worsening economic news was just too much for many investors. Anxiety that had never … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update August 26th, 2011 (10)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | Teen charged after car drags officer 23 metres TORONTO – A Toronto police constable with four years service is lucky to be alive after being dragged almost 23 metres by a reversing motorist. [...] #2 … Continue reading →

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Greece forced to tap emergency fund (3)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jack

Greece has been forced to activate an obscure emergency fund for its banks because they are running short of collateral that is acceptable to the European Central Bank (ECB). In a move described as the “last stand for Greek banks”, … Continue reading →

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Bodies pile up as search for Gaddafi intensifies (4)

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Jack

As his capital was wrestled from him after days of ferocious fighting, Muammar Gaddafi issued a defiant message from his hiding place yesterday urging his supporters to “purify” Tripoli as 1,000 rebel fighters bombarded the regime’s remaining enclave in the … Continue reading →

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