This article from ABC News talks about two Canadian lawyers (one of them is former MP David Kilgour of Edmonton) investigating allegations that imprisoned Falun Gong members are used as organ donors. Falun Gong is a recent religion, 1992, a variation of Buddhism. The founder, Li Hongzhi has claimed the following supernatural powers: invisibility, being … [Read more…]
The Montréal International Film Festival has officially accepted my film into competition. For me this is a huge step. It means that I will continue to make films. It means that they will be really good, if not half decent. It means the door is open to growth in an talent that for the past … [Read more…]
Hey, I have to post this excitement. After posting a website for my latest and only film (so far) and sending out a mass email to everyone I know, I’ve received such acclaim that even if it doesn’t get into either of the festivals, I’ll be happy about making the film. And that’s only after … [Read more…]
Amazing. Absolutely Astonishing. Awesome. Oiler flag flying from my car in Antigua, Guatemala on May 28, ’06. I’ll be listening to the game tomorrow night online. You can see Oiler fans all over the world here.
I bought a desk and an office chair with my Ralph Bucks. It’s surprising how clean my desk stays having drawers and shelves to put things. I spend about half my work week at the desk too, so Amber thought it wise for me to have a comfortable chair. Hey, I’m going to be thirty … [Read more…]
I burst into laughter when I read the headline this morning “New parliamentary secretary to Francophonie can’t speak French.” Yikes, that’s brave appointing an anglophone Albertan to serve the the Canada’s vast French-speaking population. I’ve heard enough Albertans speak against “the French” to know that for a large part, they don’t have fuzzy feelings for … [Read more…]
Some of my favorite Canadian artists and one of my favorite songs by each one: These Days – Ron SexsmithVampire/forest fire – Arcade FireL’Amour ne dure pas toujours – FeistFalling at your feet – Daniel LanoisNo Sleep – Sam RobertsIn the Car – Barenaked LadiesForca – Nelly FurtadoIf I had a Rocket Launcher – Bruce … [Read more…]
Harper announced his cabinet today after being sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister. A CBC news article uses the word “surprise” in its title, but I’m not surprised by the actions described. Rewind to a year ago… Belinda Stronach jumps to the Liberal party to accept an offer as a cabinet minister – also … [Read more…]
Motorist in Toronto Kensington market area throws a burger out his car door onto the road. Cyclist picks it up and gives it back to him. Motorist gets out of car and attacks the female cyclist. She accidentally keys his car in the struggle. He attacks her and her bike. Photographer gets it all on … [Read more…]
Something that I haven’t seen in the headlines yet is the fact that the Governor General names the prime minister once the leader of the party with the most seats puts together a viable coalition in order to govern. Is it possible that the Conservatives would form a coalition with Arch-enemy Liberals? Separatist Bloc? Lefty … [Read more…]