2022-02-16 18:49
Flag Day — let's never take Canada's red maple leaf for grantedFifty-seven years ago, at noon on Feb. 15, 1965, our red and white maple leaf flag was formally raised for the first time… Read More
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A blog about current events.
2021-10-27 20:03
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s first cabinet in 2015 had 30 ministers. A few years later, he expanded that to 35. Now, with a 38-member cabinet, the government missed a good opportuni… Read More
2021-10-25 13:45
Justin Trudeau has been prime minister of Canada since Nov/2015. With his socialist/feminist leaning agenda, Trudeau has, from my perspective, focused most of his energies on bein… Read More
2021-10-25 13:05
After a long break, I will be returning with my periodic grumblings. Stay tuned.Some bedtime reading next. :) db Read More
2020-07-26 15:58
Whether you are 3 or 5, it seems that social distancing is also for the birds :) Read More
2020-07-08 12:42
When you consider the recent demeanour of President Donald Trump, especially as it relates to his downplaying of the current COVID-19 health crisis as well as his refusal to be forthright ab… Read More
2020-07-07 12:36
What exactly is driving the hype around COVID-19? Is it the lack of a vaccine? Is it based on the speed of how it has spread? Or, is it simply based on the unknowns?As we now embark on the m… Read More
2020-07-01 12:25
July 1st 2020, a Canada Day to remember Read More
2020-06-30 20:17
2020-06-29 11:54
2020-06-28 16:07
Forty years ago, Mac Davis wrote the lyrics to a very popular song “It’s hard to be humble”.Perhaps Mac Davis may have had the foresight to predict that one day those lyric… Read More
2020-06-19 13:35
Here’s a photo for those that prefer winter to summer. I have a matching blog site that shows photos much better at: https://wordpress.com/view/db1227.wordpress.com Read More
2020-06-18 11:48
Now that Justin Trudeau and his vanity pursuit for a 2-year seat on the U.N. Security Council has hit a brick wall, perhaps his “Canada is back” statement aimed at getting the re… Read More
2020-06-14 16:07
2020-06-12 17:31
The death of George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died as a result of the restraining measures used by police during his arrest, has mobilized a lot of people about the injustices that some… Read More
2020-06-11 11:25
After getting as close as I could, camera ready in hand, when the pelican heard the 'click' of the camera it decided it was time to move on. :) Read More
2020-06-08 13:17
2020-06-07 10:37
2020-06-06 15:59
While there are many areas of turmoil and injustices around the world, we seldom pay too much attention until the matter is close to home. The recent events that followed the death of a blac… Read More
2020-06-04 12:42
Some food for thought.“You can’t win an argument. If you lose it, you lose it; and if you win it, you lose it.” - Dale CarnegieHow true. Read More
2020-06-02 11:34
Although the current state of unrest in the United States may be a surprise to some people, it merely serves to highlight the reality of life in that country. In 1965, I was in Los Angeles r… Read More
2020-06-01 12:08
Some humour to start the week.A woman walks into the doctor’s office and asks the receptionist to see the doctor.Receptionist: “What is the reason for the appointment.”Woma… Read More
2020-05-30 15:32
If you have not been following the news, a few days ago a man in Minneapolis died after being arrested by a city police officer. As the handcuffed man was on the ground and the officer had h… Read More
2020-05-29 11:22
There is no acceptable explanation for why the provincial government waited until all these COVID-19 related deaths happened in long-term care homes to finally acknowledge something that the… Read More
2020-05-28 16:53
Here’s what a former Harvard professor and psychiatrist had to say about Donald Trump: That he is a successful sociopath and a predator who ‘lacks a conscience and empathy’… Read More
2020-05-27 18:00
Q: Who am I? Clues: This person may be charismatic and charming, unreliable, controlling, selfish, dishonest and feel entitled. They constantly make others feel they are the problem, not the… Read More
2020-05-26 13:45
Ever wonder how long it will be before the words “social distancing, flattening the curve, self-isolation and coronavirus” are used only in medical journals or historical records… Read More
2020-05-23 17:45
Blossom time. Enjoy their colourful short-stay with us Read More
2020-05-22 17:50
When you look at President Trump’s ploys for going after what he wants I think about the 1987 movie “The Untouchables” and that memorable Jim Malone line “He pulls a… Read More
2020-05-20 20:17
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to have his eye on getting one of the 2-year term seats on the U.N. Security Council. He seems to think that since Canada once played a useful role at… Read More
2020-05-20 17:29
Jokes from ( https://www.keeplaughingforever.com/post/top-10-corona-virus-jokes)“The Top Ten Coronavirus Jokes 10. I know a great joke about Corona Virus, you probably w… Read More
2020-05-19 13:28
The Snowbird tragedy this past weekend underscores the reality that our governments have addressed the financial needs of Canada’s Armed Forces with token attention and often, to use t… Read More
2020-05-08 13:21
The Ottawa Police Service seems to be getting a lot of less than favourable news coverage regarding the conduct of their police officers. Police Chief Peter Sloly has established a new direc… Read More
2020-05-06 17:40
Only months after introducing new licence plates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has now said the province will scrap the new plates and revert back to the former design and colours. It is being… Read More
2020-05-05 17:00
Does this tempt you for an ice cream cone? Read More
2020-05-04 13:08
Long-term care homes, especially those in Ontario and Quebec, have been the hotspots for COVID-19 deaths. Although there may have been other health considerations that could have contributed… Read More
2020-04-30 13:21
If you follow U.S. politics you may have observed Donald Trump in panic mode. With the U.S. presidential election this November, and Trump focused on being re-elected, he is chopping at the… Read More
2020-04-29 13:01
D: “Hey Mike, aren’t you glad I drained the swamp?”M: “Absolutely." (Plus the unstated: I will always be your obedient suckholing slave, if I know what’s g… Read More
2020-04-28 18:15
One way to deal with the boredom associated with the coronavirus at home Read More
2020-04-25 16:00
This is about a horse called “Nat”. During the mid-1960’s, Nat was one, if not the only one, of the most magnificent horses in the RCMP stables. Although black in colour, a… Read More
2020-04-24 12:07
Although the circumstances leading up to the current concerns regarding the level of care in long-term homes are devastating, especially those in Ontario and Quebec, this is now the governme… Read More
2020-04-23 13:10
There’s a Reuters photo in some newspapers today showing a man holding a placard with the top part of the sign having the word “Cuomo” directly below the word “Commun… Read More
2020-04-22 17:33
These items are all 100% glass. Although the photos do not capture the real significance of the work involved to make these extraordinary pieces, you need to let your imagination do its thin… Read More
2020-04-21 12:43
The horrific killings in Nova Scotia has resurfaced the concern with firearms controls prior to knowing what type of weapon was actually used and it may have been a regular and legally owned… Read More
2020-04-18 20:15
Considering the current divide in the U.S., the expression on the face of this eagle is not one of being too happy Read More
2020-04-17 11:44
The COVID-19 pandemic has created some troubling insight into the level of care being provided in long-term care homes, particularly those in Ontario and Quebec. Even though the focus of the… Read More
2020-04-16 12:15
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s announcement to ramp up oversight of long-term homes is welcome news. Hopefully, and once COVID-19 related health concerns have passed, the govern… Read More
2020-03-25 19:09
If you are older than 50 and have never had a colonoscopy you may want to read this. Although taxes and death are inevitable, a colonoscopy may help in postponing the latter.This is a story… Read More
2019-08-21 17:46
2019-07-02 11:41
The residents of Ottawa are lucky to have this heritage canal to either paddle along or walk/ride a bike on the adjacent paths Read More
2019-06-12 12:22
While Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s announcement that the city has reached a population of 1 million residents is a noteworthy milepost, it also serves as an occasion to question the city… Read More
2019-05-01 14:30
Once upon a time there were two people that wanted to lead their country in a different direction from what the majority of people were accustomed to. Prior to the election they decided to f… Read More
2019-04-29 20:10
db's famous mouth-watering burger......ok, not so famous Read More
2019-04-26 14:32
I was travelling down a highway one day and directly behind a large semi-trailer truck that had no visible brand name and only the words: “If It’s On Time… It’s… Read More
2019-04-25 11:29
Joe Biden has officially announced what has been widely anticipated, that he wants to take on Trump. Although there are a lot of capable people in the 2020 Dem pool of candidates, Biden is t… Read More
2019-04-22 10:25
This October, Canadians will once again decide their preference for who they want to lead the country. For some people, the choices are not that great. The current prime minister, Justin Tru… Read More
2019-04-21 12:51
These are not too far away.....hopefully Read More
2019-04-16 12:00
The timing associated with Ontario’s new licence slogan “A Place To Grow” and the legalization of marijuana allows for an interesting interpretation. From “Keep It Be… Read More
2019-04-11 12:53
This past January and in response to a question regarding the extradition of Meng Wanzhou, Prime Minister Trudeau stated “we are country of rule and law”. This principle seems to… Read More
2019-04-09 11:51
From my perspective, some creature-comfort technology has brought both good and not-so-good changes to our lives. From the first television remote device to change the channels, and only my… Read More
2019-04-03 15:50
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that he turfed Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott out of the Liberal caucus because they are not team players. In a speech that bordered on Trudeau c… Read More
2019-04-02 11:51
The reaction to Quebec Premier Francois Legault’s decision to ban displays of religious symbols in specific areas of the public service has been swift and mainly critical. Although the… Read More
2019-03-29 17:23
Tradition has it that on April 1stthe jokers will try and inject some levity on their friends with a dose of April Fool humour. If you happen to be at the gas pumps on April 1stand notice a… Read More
2019-03-28 12:43
The City of Ottawa 2018 “Sunshine List” is out. The public disclosure of those earning more than $100,000 a year was introduced in Ontario in 1996 by the Mike Harris government… Read More
2019-03-26 11:26
It is unfortunate the relationship between Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau and union leader Matt Skof has reached the point of a lawsuit. Whatever the underlying reasons are and which… Read More
2019-03-19 11:41
While the Liberals may hope that debate about the budget will quickly overshadow the SNC-Lavalin controversy, the speculation about Prime Minister Trudeau’s role is likely to continue… Read More
2019-03-06 17:06
As we once again embark on the biannual ritual of adjusting our clocks, it is also timely, no pun inferred, to seriously consider the pro/con benefits for this questionable exercise. Wi… Read More
2019-02-28 13:31
Whether you have been following the Wilson-Raybould revelations in Canadian politics or the equally sleazy Cohen disclosures south of the border, it should come as no surprise that some poli… Read More
2019-02-27 15:21
It should come as no surprise that the estimate now being made for stage 2 of Ottawa’s LRT is a substantial increase in overall costs from the initial calculations. While the increased… Read More
2019-02-22 12:47
Picturesque and that's it.The alternative to winter in Canada. Read More
2019-02-05 18:57
Two City of Ottawa councillors are spearheading a pitch for a tax levy to increase the availability of affordable housing. They are suggesting that a 1% increase over the next four years wou… Read More
2019-01-30 12:37
With the recent freeze your butt temperatures and record January snow, it may have become a challenge to have Ottawans believe in global warming. Just when we thought all this talk of climat… Read More
2019-01-24 13:50
John McCallum, Canada’s ambassador to China, is getting some heat regarding his comments on the U.S. government case against Huawei Technologies CFO Meng Wanzhou. Although the criticis… Read More
2019-01-16 12:48
Do we really need an independent probe, as some people are calling for, to investigate a bus accident? Even though the Ottawa Police Service has the expertise to investigate the OC bus accid… Read More
2019-01-12 15:52
Ottawa Citizen reporter Elizabeth Payne’s periodic updates regarding the level of care in long-term homes is both appreciated and required. Without bringing that attention to a problem… Read More
2018-12-26 14:34
As we prepare to welcome 2019 with a wish that it will offer good health and happiness to our family and friends, some people may also wish to pursue self-improvement objectives or set their… Read More
2018-12-23 16:23
2018-12-21 13:36
Perhaps a squeal to Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal” could be “The Art of Being a Self-serving President” Read More
2018-12-19 13:01
The Melnyk-Ruddy lawsuit and counter-lawsuit regarding the redevelopment of the LeBreton Flats is playing out like an outdated soap opera with an exaggerated emphasis on hockey. Although hoc… Read More
2018-12-17 17:50
Ontario’s Doug Ford government is in the spotlight regarding the selection of a 72-year-old Toronto Police Superintendent, who just happens to be a friend of Ford, being selected to he… Read More
2018-12-17 12:47
The decision by the Government of Alberta to cut oil production is having some negative consequences for that sector of the economy. It wasn’t that long ago that Alberta created a &ldq&hell…Read More
2018-12-13 14:09
The latest “tit for tat” exchange between Canada and China as it relates to the arrest of Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO, and troublesome as it is, needs to be viewed as a wake-up ca… Read More
2018-12-10 12:59
Canada’s top two major banks are the RBC & TD banks. Although Scotiabank ranks as #3, it is far from close when it comes to a level of service that is consistent with the RBC &… Read More
2018-12-06 13:20
EXOS Research just completed a random survey of 803 Ottawa residents asking them whether or not they agreed with the city approving cannabis retail stores. It was interesting to note that 43… Read More
2018-11-29 12:41
The recent drip-drip-drip in the airing of the Melnyk-Ruddy-Watson list of dirty laundry does little to resolve the current impasse in trying to move the LeBreton project forward. The sugges… Read More
2018-11-19 13:16
It is unfortunate that both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer are trying to score some political points in their response to Premier Ford’s decision t… Read More
2018-11-15 14:17
It appears the Trudeau government has not learned from experience that stipulating the need for social change as part of business development is a combination that can be difficult to sell… Read More
2018-11-13 12:37
From this:To this: Read More
2018-11-06 14:24
The National Post is questioning the cost associated with the purchase and disposal of vehicles used at the recent G7 summit in Quebec.Rather than focus on the $23M vehicle expense, and notw… Read More
2018-10-25 11:53
There seems to be a consensus that Donald Trump’s bad-mouthing of those that do not share his views has likely provided a motivation for the pipe-bombs that have surfaced in recent day… Read More
2018-10-24 12:33
As the Quebec government moves forward creating policies that will prevent those people providing public services to wear religious symbols, all in the name of separating the business of sta… Read More
2018-10-22 14:51
The following is from the CBC website: "The Liberal government has quietly written off a $2.6-billion auto-sector loan that was cobbled together to save Chrysler during the 2009 global… Read More
2018-10-19 19:40
You know you are getting old (or already there) when another passenger on a standing room only bus offers you their seat. And you must seem to be really old when there are several passengers… Read More
2018-10-17 12:20
Here we go in day one for legal pot in Canada and it will be pot for what Justin Trudeau will be remembered unless he can come up with something more worthy for his legacy Read More
2018-10-15 11:14
2018-10-11 12:29
2018-10-10 13:01
While most City of Ottawa taxpayers will probably be happy with Mayor Jim Watson’s approach in keeping tax increases low, it has come at the expense of having the worst roads among 15… Read More
2018-10-08 10:32
"Catch me if you can" from this turkey on Thanksgiving Day Read More
2018-10-02 12:28
The reading of the fine print in the USMCA (aka: NAFTA 2.0) has begun. While the leaders of the U.S., Mexico and Canada are boasting a win-win-win, an understandable position from a politici… Read More
2018-10-01 13:16
Although there are still some legislative hurdles to cross it is goodbye NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and hello USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement). I believe it was… Read More
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