Monthly Archives: September 2008

Leap blogging

Richard Hall of connexions has an interesting post (and equally interesting comments underneath) on the UK Evangelical Alliance blogger meet-up and the agenda for a code of conduct. It will be something I’ll be following through on (I hope) because … Continue reading

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The Prairie Wranger

Welcome back Olaf! He ran the best conservative blog out there, glad to see his return. Well folks, I’ve seen how much fun you’re all having with our travesty of an election, and I couldn’t let you have such a … Continue reading

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Canada Family Action Coalition impeachment call rejected

Nice catch Birth Pangs. From Kirk Makin, The Globe and Mail: The Canadian Judicial Council has tossed out a complaint against Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin that alleged she improperly played a role in a recommendation that abortion doctor … Continue reading

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Fox watchers attack Canada

On September 5th Heather Mallick wrote an unflattering opinion piece on Sarah Palin for the CBC: A Mightly Wind blows through the Republican convention followed by a similar one (a bit more restrained) at the Guardian UK. It’s Mallick doing … Continue reading

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Candidates coming and going

A Conservative candidate for Toronto Centre has stepped down and has been replaced by a PMO staffer. David Gentili is replacing Chris Reid, who says he resigned because he can’t commit to four years. He was running against Liberal Bob … Continue reading

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Canadian Catholic Bishop voter guide

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a four page guide for Catholic voters. via: Ethics Daily Federal Election 2008 Guide (.pdf) The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has also put out it’s voters guide, outlining Election Canada rules on … Continue reading

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Access to Conservative campaign limited

David Akin explains why media is not asking many policy questions on the PM election tour. Lisa Raitt, the Conservative Party candidate in Halton: up against MP Garth Turner is not handling her internet presence well. Her ‘blog’ had finally … Continue reading

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The empty chair

Dr. Dawg has a moving and generous post on his attending of the funeral of former Ottawa mayor Marion Dewar. To be honest, I thought this was going to be somewhat of an ordeal. Marion was a devout Catholic. She attended … Continue reading

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