Pursuing Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
Canadians are spending more and more on government. In fact, we are spending more on government than we do on our families! The Fraser Institute produced a new research study that shows the average family brought in $77,381 in 2013, paying out 41.8 per cent of that in total tax, and 36.1 per cent on…
The Truth about Trudeau by Bob Plamondon is one of those books that is destined to redefine the manner Canadian historians and writers pen biographical accounts. This is a book that makes an unchallengeable case on the record of a Prime Minister, wholly contrary to the prevalent narrative of our country’s liberal, chattering-class. Bob Plamondon’s…
Reporting of Canadian political news has become very superficial. Today’s columnists and pundits are not reporting facts but rather providing their observations and opinions. In this way, political reporting has become a jocular exercise. Canadians hear only who is carrying the ball at any one time and how much ground was gained or lost on…
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister. By George celebrates this great man, lamenting his political acumen and leadership, the skills of which our Nation has seldom seen since. Sir John A. ‘s life work was the building of the Canadian nation. Without this man’s…
This week MPs return to Ottawa to debate the federal budget. One of the central arguments on Parliament Hill in the days and weeks to come will revolve around Canadian pension reform. We are told, by way of setting an example that MPs are looking at their own gold plated pensions and perks of the job. For those…
Here’s an example of how our governments’ stimulus packages have helped us. On a cold day in a small town of in southwestern Ontario, the streets are deserted. Times are tough, everybody is in debt, and everybody is living on credit. A politician comes to town and lays a $100 bill on…
This week ‘Big Government’ was back in the news with various Canadian political leaders suggesting it’s time for restraint. (ed. – They now are considering what to do with the barn door long after the horse has galloped out of sight.) Sun News has responded to these new cautionary messages from the PM and some Premiers like…
Sydney Crosby – down and out. The injury to Sid the Kid was international hockey news. His anticipated return to competition was the topic of speculation for months through 2011 in coffee shops from Cole Harbour to Trail. This particular photo of the young superstar on his knees captures both the individual’s hurt and pain, and the sorry…
We have published a wonderful resource for all those politicos mastering the game of politics as well as those armchair critics who are avid fans of the sport. 1001 Quotes on Politics, Elections, Democracy and Government is now available – and you can obtain your book on-line with a payment via PayPal. Here is an introductory blurb…
AskMen.com listed the top 10 Canadian icons “that have been branded as our global symbols and that define our Canadian identity.” In ascending order, they picked: maple syrup, Canada goose, beaver, Tim Horton’s, the loon, totem poles, Mounties, the CBC, the maple leaf and their number #1 icon is hockey. In our own circles, we have been asking…
Veteran reporter Lisa LaFlamme takes over from Lloyd Robertson this week as she becomes CTV’s Chief Anchor and Senior Editor for CTV National News. This 47-year old, Kitchener – Waterloo native is not only skilled and able as a newsman, but will be a reliable voice of reason at the end of a day. Here are…
Last night’s evening CTV national newscast was Lloyd Robertson’s final one of a truly illustrious career. Last evening Canadians witnessed history as Lloyd Robertson – a man embodying integrity, honesty and an earnest concern for the world around him – signed off. Lloyd’s Robertson’s tenure in the anchorman’s chair of Canada’s national news show is…
Canadians love their social media! 60% of all Canadians — over 17 million Canucks — are online according to a recent Ipso survey.* 50% of online Canadians visited a SM site at least once a week. 35% of online Canadians visited a SM site everyday (this number was only 19% a year ago). 35% say…
In a series of tweets last week, the By George Journal highlighted the colourful life of sports commentator Don Cherry. Taken largely from the Toronto Star news expose “The wonderful, unlivable life of Don Cherry” written by Vinay Menon, we offered many quotes and tidbits of information about the man who has become a Canadian…
Across our great Canada, we all have it – HOCKEY FEVER! And to celebrate the dropping of the puck for the first game of the Stanley Cup Finals, By George Journal is posting a few gems relating to this grand game and classic championship series. #1 – An excellent expose of Don Cherry Here is…
This is from the department of “Only in Canuckistan.” Straight in from left field, we have two aspiring PhDs claiming that Don Cherry is warping Canadians’ minds and altering our national identity. In their review of Hockey Night in Canada’s Coach’s Corner, the brains of University of Western Ontario observe that Cherry goes unchallenged when…
Hockey is the glue that binds our Nation https://www.bygeorgejournal.ca/?p=460 In order to be a dynamic, sustainable national entity, a country’s people must have shared values, perspectives, and experiences. A country’s peoples must know and understand certain common things – whether they be moments in time, or iconic images that stir a common passion. In Canada our sense…
A strong national Conservative majority government…. C’est ca. Now, consider the remarks made by Prime Minister Stephen Harper once the reality of these election results sunk in for him and his Conservative team. In post-election interviews, the PM has given us a glimpse of how he views his responsibility through the next four – five years:…