Monthly Archives: April 2009

23 seconds of liking Jack Layton

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Various blog rumours: “Jack Layton may lend support to Stephen Harper’s government in exchange for a referendum on proportional representation.” (yay!) Robert Silver at globeandmail.com: “If this rumour is true then it is the first move Jack Layton has made … Continue reading →

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My inevitable Facebook scandal

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Chris Tindal

If and when I run for office again, and if and when I am taken seriously enough that someone more effective and influential than the editor of Now magazine’s website decides to try and dig up some embarrassing photos of … Continue reading →

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All the news that’s fit to crib

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Chris Tindal

One of the most important functions of newspapers, we are told, is that they produce professional content that no one else can. Investigating and breaking news stories is the most commonly referenced example. “If newspapers didn’t exist,” the argument goes, … Continue reading →

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I won a thing

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Those of you who follow me on Twitter will know that last Tuesday I participated in a Rock Band (the video game) competition for the Sick Kids Foundation. And my band won. And I’m really thrilled about it. A short … Continue reading →

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