On the COVID-19 front, I’m delighted to share some great personal news! Out of the blue the other day, I got a call from Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, which is part of Vancouver Coastal Health. Would I like a nurse to come to my home the next day to give me the vaccine? Of…
Category: Canadian politics
A second look at Biden’s plan for Yemen
In my last blog, I commented favourably on President Biden’s announcement in regard to Washington’s new policy regarding Saudi Arabia’s war on Yemen. Since then I’ve watched a video by investigative journalist, Abby Martin, on www.theAnalysis.news. The Analysis video opened my eyes and I am now much less optimistic about President Biden’s announcement. Regarding President…
Biden’s latest move bodes well for desperate Yemenis
More good news on the Joe Biden front: The new US president has promised to end American support for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen, which was supported by both the Obama and Trump administrations. He’s also temporarily paused weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, plus he’s promised to review the…
Soon, the NPA will be put out of its misery
The Non-Partisan Association saga continues with yet another chapter that illustrates how the oldest and, some would say, most venerable municipal party in Vancouver has been taken over by a bunch of right-wing amateurs. The NPA’s elected caucus has continued to demand that their party’s board of directors call an annual general meeting. Normally, this…
This is not justice for Dr. Hassan Diab!
Just a few days ago, the French court of appeal directed Dr. Hassan Diab, (not to be confused with Lebanon’s prime minister of the same name) — a sociology professor in Ottawa who’s been a Canadian citizen since 1993 — to be committed to trial yet again. I’m outraged, and here’s why. Dr. Diab is…
No one is immune to the rise of fascism
As the countdown continues with the transfer of power from President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden, the world is on edge. Rumours continue to circulate that President Trump will launch an attack on Iran during the dying days of his presidency. Even worse is the unthinkable but very real risk he will push the nuclear…
Make a commitment to change!
Here we are in the holiday season with its many celebrations and events coming up. This has been a challenging year. But we’ll all do our best to follow Dr. Bonnie Henry’s sensible advice and keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. So I’d like to remind us all about a few action items. Close…