Monthly Archives: February 2009

Boyer’s quiz

Posted on February 22, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Yesterday at the Fair Vote Ontario conference, Patrick Boyer (who, I believe, is one of fair voting’s best champions) told a story about when he goes into high schools with the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians. He said that in … Continue reading →

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Mary Barrie

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Having never met her, I was surprised at how emotionally I reacted yesterday to the news of Mary Barrie’s death. I suppose it’s because Andy Barrie feels a bit like family. My thoughts and prayers are with him and Jessie … Continue reading →

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Happy Obama day

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Editorial cartoon by Michael De Adder for Metro.

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Toronto’s Google Transit embarrassment

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Since Google Transit launched in December 2005 it has been adding Canadian cities one at a time. That list has grown to include Hamilton, Ottawa, York Region, Montréal, Vancouver, Fredericton, and now, announced yesterday, Calgary. Canada’s largest city, Toronto, is … Continue reading →

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