Durand Jones & The Indications put on a fine show Saturday night in Toronto.
November 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Durand Jones & The Indications put on a fine show Saturday night in Toronto.
What are the chances that Avi Lewis suddenly grows a beard and starts wearing a black suit everywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
What are the chances that Avi Lewis suddenly grows a beard and starts wearing a black suit everywhere.
In today's Globe and Mail, written by my pal and mentor Brando Paris about our union colleague Leo Gerard. (No on-line link yet.)
November 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
In today's Globe and Mail, written by my pal and mentor Brando Paris about our union colleague Leo Gerard. (No on-line link yet.)
Reaction to ON's "Reagan & tariffs" ad is all over the map.
The NDP premiers of Manitoba & BC liked it. A new Angus Reid poll says 69% of NDP voters support it.
On the other hand, 47% of Conservatives oppose it. PM Carney now says he regrets it. And Ontario's labour federation said it was wrong.
The NDP premiers of Manitoba & BC liked it. A new Angus Reid poll says 69% of NDP voters support it.
On the other hand, 47% of Conservatives oppose it. PM Carney now says he regrets it. And Ontario's labour federation said it was wrong.
November 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Reaction to ON's "Reagan & tariffs" ad is all over the map.
The NDP premiers of Manitoba & BC liked it. A new Angus Reid poll says 69% of NDP voters support it.
On the other hand, 47% of Conservatives oppose it. PM Carney now says he regrets it. And Ontario's labour federation said it was wrong.
The NDP premiers of Manitoba & BC liked it. A new Angus Reid poll says 69% of NDP voters support it.
On the other hand, 47% of Conservatives oppose it. PM Carney now says he regrets it. And Ontario's labour federation said it was wrong.
A few more contributions from people at yesterday's well-attended No Kings rally in Buffalo.
October 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A few more contributions from people at yesterday's well-attended No Kings rally in Buffalo.
I'm a dual Cdn/US citizen. I wanted to see the No Kings shindig today and to pitch in. So, I went to the Buffalo, NY rally. Very big turnout. People were into it. Plenty of "Not my faux-king President" signs. One guy carried a red & white lettered sign that read "Be like Canada".
October 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I'm a dual Cdn/US citizen. I wanted to see the No Kings shindig today and to pitch in. So, I went to the Buffalo, NY rally. Very big turnout. People were into it. Plenty of "Not my faux-king President" signs. One guy carried a red & white lettered sign that read "Be like Canada".
Here's a selection of ten private sector collective agreements ratified by union members in Ontario this year, all with first year increases to median wages of 6% or better. I don't recall any of these contracts being promoted as 'good news' by the provincial labour federation.
October 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Here's a selection of ten private sector collective agreements ratified by union members in Ontario this year, all with first year increases to median wages of 6% or better. I don't recall any of these contracts being promoted as 'good news' by the provincial labour federation.
Here are 12 collective agreements ratified in 2025 by union members in Ontario's broader public sector, all with first year increases to median wages of 6% or better. I don't recall any of these contracts being promoted as 'good news' by the provincial labour federation.
October 16, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Here are 12 collective agreements ratified in 2025 by union members in Ontario's broader public sector, all with first year increases to median wages of 6% or better. I don't recall any of these contracts being promoted as 'good news' by the provincial labour federation.
We in Canada often note that people in the US don't know a lot about our country, but the book review section in today's Globe and Mail says Ben Franklin was president of the US. (www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...)
October 13, 2025 at 2:56 AM
We in Canada often note that people in the US don't know a lot about our country, but the book review section in today's Globe and Mail says Ben Franklin was president of the US. (www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/book...)
Full moon over the republic of Parkdale in Toronto tonight.
October 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Full moon over the republic of Parkdale in Toronto tonight.
Another coffee this week with my former @uswmetallos.bsky.social union organizing mentor, colleague, and pal Brando Paris. As in past (and future) coffee drinking sessions, we discussed and solved all problems facing the labour movement.
September 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Another coffee this week with my former @uswmetallos.bsky.social union organizing mentor, colleague, and pal Brando Paris. As in past (and future) coffee drinking sessions, we discussed and solved all problems facing the labour movement.
Republican voters in US turning more negative in their views about the direction of their country.
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September 20, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Republican voters in US turning more negative in their views about the direction of their country.
apnorc.org/projects/pes...
apnorc.org/projects/pes...
The people liked James McMurtry's show last night in Toronto. Very tight bunch of musicians. Bass player's name is Cornbread.
September 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The people liked James McMurtry's show last night in Toronto. Very tight bunch of musicians. Bass player's name is Cornbread.
Unclear why the on-line version of this story carries a picture of the union's ex-president. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
September 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Unclear why the on-line version of this story carries a picture of the union's ex-president. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
House in Toronto's Parkdale has something to say.
September 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
House in Toronto's Parkdale has something to say.
Ontario's Conservatives do not want this to happen in Toronto. But neither do the province's NDP or Liberals. All three parties oppose road pricing.
www.reuters.com/world/us/new...
www.reuters.com/world/us/new...
September 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Ontario's Conservatives do not want this to happen in Toronto. But neither do the province's NDP or Liberals. All three parties oppose road pricing.
www.reuters.com/world/us/new...
www.reuters.com/world/us/new...
This finding probably runs counter to what a lot of people in Canada assume is happening in the US.
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
September 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This finding probably runs counter to what a lot of people in Canada assume is happening in the US.
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
news.gallup.com/poll/692522/...
Post-vote statement from CUPE, the AC flight attendants' union, says the negotiated deal would have kept members working for less than the federal min wage & that Air Canada did not ever negotiate in good faith. Did CUPE communicate these points *before* voting was completed? cupe.ca/air-canada-f...
September 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Post-vote statement from CUPE, the AC flight attendants' union, says the negotiated deal would have kept members working for less than the federal min wage & that Air Canada did not ever negotiate in good faith. Did CUPE communicate these points *before* voting was completed? cupe.ca/air-canada-f...
Here's my old union promoting recent bargaining wins. This is the kind of comms that should get done more often by the labour movement. share.google/VvnfovjyHh5f...
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Here's my old union promoting recent bargaining wins. This is the kind of comms that should get done more often by the labour movement. share.google/VvnfovjyHh5f...
The sunlight over Toronto at this moment could not be improved.
August 31, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The sunlight over Toronto at this moment could not be improved.
Charley Crockett and band in Toronto a few hours ago. I think they made lots of new fans.
August 29, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Charley Crockett and band in Toronto a few hours ago. I think they made lots of new fans.
Maclean's makes it clear that this interview with Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon was "edited for length and clarity" but that didn't get rid of his glibness when he was asked about mitigating AI's possible impact on employees. share.google/KeeX4GmmESKM...
August 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Maclean's makes it clear that this interview with Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Evan Solomon was "edited for length and clarity" but that didn't get rid of his glibness when he was asked about mitigating AI's possible impact on employees. share.google/KeeX4GmmESKM...
John's Restaurant in Sarnia is clear about what action needs to be taken.
August 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
John's Restaurant in Sarnia is clear about what action needs to be taken.
Tremendousness at Birnam Orchards, Arkona Ontario
August 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Tremendousness at Birnam Orchards, Arkona Ontario