Remembrance Day

Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. Armistice Day in others. Today, at the 11th hour we will all stand silent to remember those who gave their life for our country. 1 million Canadians fought in WW1. At a time when the population of Canada was only 8 million. 67,000 died. Thousands more died in WWII, …

Something to cure the blues

Whenever I’m too “blah” to really post something, I go off to find things that make me interested and happy again. It usually doesn’t take too much. Simple minds you know… Well, this website, always does the trick for me. I just can’t help but chuckle, or all out guffaw when I see it. It’s …

CSIS Head says Iraq War causing radicalism

The Director of Canadas’ Spy Agency, CSIS, has made a very frank assessment of the Iraq War: [The Iraq War’s] been an issue in terms of providing individuals more of an opportunity to learn new techniques and expertise in this. And more generally, it may serve as a motivation. It’s a serious concern The CBC …