Calgary Grit

I’ve made it clear in the past that I certainly don’t have much time for Garth “It’s tough to live off a six figure salary” Turner. I think Harper made the right choice to dump him from caucus, and I don’t think the Liberals are any better off with him. However, Garth’s extended walk across […]

Ted Haggart is cured! DENVER (AP) – One of four ministers who oversaw three weeks of intensive counselling for Rev. Ted Haggard said the disgraced minister emerged convinced that he is “completely heterosexual.” Haggard also said his sexual contact with men was limited to the former male prostitute who came forward with sexual allegations, Rev. […]

Last week, I asked for thoughts on a few questions related to the environment as an issue in the next campaign. Since posting some of your answers with my own two cents tossed in guarantees me six post ideas, I think I’ll take a page from the Globe and start my own little environmental series.Question […]

According to the Hill Times (where I go for all my TV news), a 30 second spot during the Super Bowl on Global costs $98,000. I’ll admit that, much like the PM, I’m not a huge NFL fan so I was mainly only watching during commercials to Lord of the Rings – anyone have a […]

…all the better to knife him in the back. A few interesting excerpts from the story: [Boisclair] argued that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was non-negotiable and should be the guiding principle in dictating what minorities, religious or otherwise should be allowed to do. “Reasonable accommodations of minorities should not impede on fundamental values […]

I’m gonna miss this guy… For those who didn’t catch the story, it turns out Ralph Klein billed Alberta taxpayers for his flight to speak at the PC leadership convention. On Dec. 2, the plane flew without any passengers from Edmonton to Calgary just after 4 p.m., picked up Klein, his wife Colleen, and Klein’s […]

The groundhog didn’t see his shadow today which means the Harper government is guaranteed to last at least six more weeks. Here’s today’s link roundup. 1. Vote Out Anders Part 82: A judicial hearing is investigating claims that The Conservative Party broke the rules in rushing Anders acclamation through. 2. Paying for those Attack Ads: […]

Like Helena Guergis, I too am quite upset about Dion’s alleged “fat joke” directed towards Stephen Harper: The Liberal leader joked that the exercise room at Stornaway — the official residence of the leader of the Opposition — had been refurbished. And he said the new workout room would benefit his successor. “Maybe Mr. Harper […]

I remember Scott Brison floated this idea when he was in public works. It didn’t make much sense to me then and it still doesn’t today: TORONTO AND OTTAWA — Ottawa is preparing to sell $1.5-billion worth of office properties across the country as part of the first phase of a plan that will see […]

-22 Minutes had a few good spoofs of the Tory attack ads, which you can see here. While you’re at it, check out their videos from the Liberal leadership convention if you haven’t already. -Also, I came across this blog today counting down the “101 people who are screwing up Canada“. I don’t agree with […]