A British man visits Canada (primarily Ontario I think) and films himself doing many stereotypically Canadian things. Although I wasn’t aware that some of these things were stereotypical (welding?) anyway … he’s posted this wonderful little collage to commemorate his travels. Via England
Living Piano Uses a Chorus for Notes [video]
A demonstration by Ontario’s TFO. While it’s a very clever idea, all the really wealthy people will now want one for their sitting rooms.
The CBC is Cool Again in Rural Ontario
Take note Mr. Harper: The Conservatives, having all but given up on Quebec seem to have miscalculated on the reaction to their passive-aggressive attack on the CBC. The loudest cries against the recently announced CBC cuts are coming – not from Toronto (where Conservatives aren’t even serious contenders) but from rural ridings that Conservatives will…
Single Female Voter FTW
So here is the video from the much talked about ambush of Dalton McGuinty by 22 minutes. A very observant person pointed out to me that you can see reporters laughing throughout the exchange. Apparently though once back at their keyboards they decided that, upon reflection, it–wasn’t–funny – in–the– least. Now I won’t use the…
Ontario Makes Film & TV Tax Credit Permanent
According to the CBC the province of Ontario has made a tax credit boost which provided an extra $165 million in 2008 permanent. The move was made following a vote in California on Thursday to boost their own tax credit. “Ontario’s film industry has been taking a beating from the rise of the Canadian dollar,…
Developers own the 905: No wonder they voted Conservative
Remember 100 years ago (November 26) when the Tories issued their ‘Economic Update’ and proposed cutting federal funding to political parties? Remember how everyone in their right mind thew a fit? Here’s why – from the Toronto Star: “Robert MacDermid, an associate professor of political science at York University who is publishing a paper on…
Dance Party of Newfoundland Touring Ontario
The Amazingly funny Dance Party of Newfoundland is kicking off a tour of Ontario on January 21 in St. Catherines. To check out more of the funny check their Myspace Video Channel for some backyard bidets, Newfoundland Fear Factor, cannibalism jokes and more. Jan. 21 / 09 Brock U. Centre for the Arts – St.…
You Can’t Trust the Conservatives with Money
The NDP could re-name themselves the “Alberta Values Party” but adopting the name wouldn’t make it true and while the Conservatives are called conservative when it comes to money they are nothing of the kind. This morning I notice that the Conservatives are suddenly deeply concerned about the economy and prepared to take action. No…
A Little Good News For Canadian Film
Finally a little bit of good news for Canadian Film. The Province of Ontario has provided 2.5 million dollars to the Canadian Film Centre. The funds will go to pay for the maintenance and expansion of the training centre’s Winfields Estate Grounds. This money doesn’t really make up for the millions slashed by Ottawa or…
Essential Service Time
Regardless of how you feel about the TTC or unions in general it is undeniable that the TTC is, and should be declared, an essential service. When Bob Kinnear called the strike at 11:10 on Friday night he said it was to prevent exposing union members to “the dangers of assaults from angry and irrational…