Monthly Archives: November 2009

George and me

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Chris Tindal

I went to hear George Monbiot speak on Saturday in Toronto, and was excited to see that he was there in person. Monbiot is one of the best (and best-known) climate change journalists in the world. A few years ago … Continue reading →

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A new era for the Green Party of Ontario

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Chris Tindal

I was asked to write a summary of the provincial Greens’ recent meeting in London, Ontario for the party’s monthly newsletter (PDF). Here it is. I think that our new leader Mike Schreiner said it best when describing the outcome … Continue reading →

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Moderator Mardi Tindal speaks at climate change rally

Posted on November 20, 2009 by Chris Tindal

The 40th Moderator of the United Church of Canada Mardi Tindal (yes, my mom) addresses the 350.org climate change rally at Queen’s Park in Toronto on October 24, 2009. I shot this on a $200 Flip video camera and edited … Continue reading →

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An off-the-cuff open letter to Charlie Angus

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Chris Tindal

Dear Charlie, Jane Taber reports over on globeandmail.com that you want MPs like yourself to be banned from Twitter “to save politicians from looking like idiots.” “Here’s a better idea,” wrote Jeff Jedras. “Stop being idiots.” We could probably just … Continue reading →

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