In the context of the debate over a Winnipeg waterpark (and its pushing forward despite so many other pressing priorities), I was curious about the etymology of the expression “bread and circuses”. Some wikipedia-ing turned this up, for those of you who are curious like me: …Already long ago, from when we sold our vote [...]

My op-ed on fair copyright made it into this week’s Manitoban, the University of Manitoba student newspaper. It should be in campus newsstands tomorrow. A direct link will be added when available; in the mean time, Check out the article on the The Manitoban Online, or read on: FIGHT FOR YOUR (COPY)RIGHT | Protecting Canadians [...]

A trip through the local Walmart today was a bit concerning. When you run into products such as the Betty Crocker Warm Delights single serving microwavable brownie, complete with a cardboard enclosure and a plastic dish, or Tassimo green tea discs for single serving instant tea, I worry about the future. Especially the tea. Is [...]

Six members of the Winnipeg/MB chapter of Fair Copyright for Canada met on Saturday for a solid session of discussing the various aspects of copyright law in Canada, and brainstorming how we want to take action locally. Stay tuned for the activities and efforts that will come out of the ideas developed at this meeting. [...]

Back in December I wrote my MP about the proposed amendments to the copyright act. Here is her response: Friday, January 4, 2008 Dear Mr. Woodrow: As your Member of Parliament, I want to thank you for your correspondence sharing your concerns about the forthcoming copyright reform bill highlighted in the 2007 Speech from the [...]

What would Rudy do… to win an election? He would make a commercial that plays on the blind fear and hatred of some Americans. Or incites further anti-Muslim sentiment. Or perhaps even exploits the assassination of a Pakistani leadership hopeful to promote his agenda. “In a world where the next crisis is a moment away, [...]