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Click Here to read the Globe article for yourself if you haven't already a long read but well worth the time.He's right of course but that doesn't mean much will change

Just rec'd my passport-delivered by a uniformed agent of the Canadian Gubmint-in just 10 days since I was in the office! I guess the system has really been streamlined since the Big Panic of 5 years ago. Printing off the renewal form and filling it out correctly helped I'm sure.

Have a peak @ how badly FARC claims to have been treated-not at all surprising given what a backstabbing bunch of ****s Venezuelans are-but the depth of their treachery toward their allies is revealing.Given the new rapprochement between Hugo & Santos in Colombia it's only a matter of time...

I know the area-it's the only place in BC where I've seen Whitesided Dolphins, Harbour Porpoises, Grey Whales, Humpback Whales and Orcas all in one day Volunteer Program 2011...

In a tiny country like the Kingdom of Tonga a tragedy like this affects everyone-I can only hope the convictions bring some closure.Having driven by the prison-which is on a main road-I know the sentences will be long and hard-as they should be FOUR DEFENDANTS FOUND GUILTY IN TONGA FERRY...

I remember reading The Eagle of the Ninth as a child and can still recall some passages-interesting that her take was so accurate. The Roman Ninth Legion's mysterious loss Scene from The Eagle, (Focus Features / NBC Universal) The disappearance of Rome's Ninth Legion has long baffled...

All of a piece with the worst news the planet has ever had.If the commies spend enough money it might actually happen but the Colombians will make sure the price tag is several hundred times higher than the original estimate-it's the Latin Way after all. China and Colombia announce 'alternative...

If only we had someone with as much guts here in Canada.It's true the rot isn't as deep here but the smell of decay is everywhere. David Cameron Mr Cameron will signal a tougher stance on groups promoting Islamist extremism The prime minister will criticise "state multiculturalism" in his...

A story near to my heart and stomach-the theft of the right ordinary Canadians have to a common resource Recreational anglers deserve a fair catch The commercial quota holder claim that they are putting halibut on Canadians dinner tables, but neglect to mention that they export 70 per cent...

Fabulous video of this common place but little known animal.

Well all know plain bread is non-taxable-where do I report these people-any ideas? The Federal Govt website is a mess. TIA EDIT-I have told these people and told them again-they are new in the country and will. not. listen.

Ontario’s top court hikes sentences for convicted terrorists Ontario's highest court has come down hard on convicted terrorists, dramatically hiking prison sentences for the first Canadians convicted of violent jihadist activities. In a series of rulings released Friday, the Ontario...

On the one hand this is Good News that the Court recognises everyone's favourite charismatic mega fauna isn't being adequately protected-OTOH DFO has always been one the the Govt's most poorly run departments and there's no evidence the situation is going to change. VANCOUVER —...

Never been one for conspiracy theories m'self but I don't like the smell of this whole thing and the people talking are ones who live right there.Not a happy place to live in right now I imagine. Canada 'quits' pipeline bomber hunt...

It's a human failing that we often think those who came before weren't as intelligent as we are now-we see more and more that wasn't always the case Cavemen Ground Flour, Prepped Veggies Evidence suggests that human ancestors made bread and soups from cattail flour 30,000 years ago...

The Goat was defending his territory nothing more Mountain goat 'kills hiker' in Olympic National Park Mountain goats usually stand about 3ft (0.9m) tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to 300lbs (136kg) A hiker has died after being attacked by a mountain goat in the US state of...

The Chilean Army is often spoken of as the last true Jackbooted Army-a notoriously brutal bunch of thugs-and of course the Chilean Govt is infamous for genocide against indigenous Mapuche CHILE SENDS TROOPS TO TROUBLED RAPA NUI Islanders continue to occupy traditional lands WELLINGTON, New...

Expect to see a lot more of this-the house of cards is crumbling Spain arrests members of 'Farc money-laundering ring' Spanish police have detained 41 people suspected of laundering over 200m euros to finance Colombia's Farc militant insurgents. Police also seized more than 150,000 euros...

A momentous day in Colombia with the death of this notorious murderer/kidnapper/trafficker/ratbag. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-11399914 Colombian army kills top Farc rebel leader Mono Jojoy Jorge Briceno aka Mono Jojoy One of the most senior leaders of the Revolutionary...

Not the most exciting pics but you get the idea-people are fired up because of a forecast 30 million fish returns and relatively low prices.Generally crowds are less than half of what you see.I gather crowds were even bigger yesterday. Even Sardines were Sold Out!