In March 2016, the Windsor Police Service arrested Curtis Elliott and nine other people for smuggling illegal guns into Canada. This was the end of a year-long investigation in which police charged ten people with 111 criminal offences. Curtis Elliott faced 33 of those charges. On October 16, 2020, news broke that Elliott pleaded guilty and, as a result of the Crown’s … [Read more...]
Jagmeet Singh: Justin Trudeau’s Useful Idiot
On Tuesday, October 21, 2020, Jagmeet Singh, Justin Trudeau’s most useful idiot, proved what millions of Canadians already knew: the NDP leader is monumentally inept. The Liberal Party’s communications team might as well have drafted the statement Singh made prior to the confidence vote in Parliament. “People need help right now. They need confidence in the future. They’re … [Read more...]
Haldimand—Norfolk Nomination: Another Unforced Error by the Conservative Party of Canada?
We’re half-way through October, and two unforced errors by the Conservative Party brass are already driving loyal Party members out the door. James Dodds’ decision to break Erin O’Toole’s campaign promise to pay back money clawed back after the 2019 federal election The Party’s decision to prevent anyone from challenging Dr. Leslyn Lewis for the nomination in … [Read more...]
CPC Election Rebate Clawback: Three Lessons Learned by a Deep Dive into the Data
I encourage you to read the first two parts of what has become a 3-part series on the Conservative Party’s clawback of the Elections Canada Rebate for the full background to the issues presented in today’s commentary. Part 1: Erin O’Toole: When Will You Keep Your Promise to End the Election Expenses Clawback? Part 2: Will the Real Leader of the Conservative Party Please … [Read more...]
Mass Murderer John Brittain Sentenced to Life in Prison with no chance of parole for 25 years
NOTE: The primary article containing the most complete overview of the John Brittain case can be found here. On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, mass murderer John Brittain pleaded guilty to the execution-style murders of Rudi Winter, Darlene Knippelberg, Susan and Barry Wonch. Brittain's rationale for the murders? He wanted them to stop bullying his ex-wife, Katherine … [Read more...]
Quockerwodger, Noah Webster and Dictionary Day
Dictionary Day is a great way to honour the basic tool of all writers - the dictionary - and the man who created it's North American version: Noah Webster. Dictionary Day takes place every year on the anniversary of Noah Webster's birth: October 16th, 1758. Webster published his first dictionary - A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language - in 1806. His master … [Read more...]
O’Keal Brown: The Face of Canada’s Problem with Guns
On Saturday, October 3, 2020, someone walked into an apartment at 18 Skipton Court and shot three people. Gary Douglas Gallant, 36, died at the scene and two other victims were taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police identified O’Keal Brown as the suspect and issued a warrant for his arrest for one count of first-degree murder and two … [Read more...]
Will the Real Leader of the Conservative Party Please Stand Up?
Question: Who controls the Conservative Party of Canada? Answer: He who controls the bank account controls the Party. Erin O'Toole does not control the Party's bank account. James Dodds, the man who does, refuses to honour Erin O'Toole's leadership campaign promise to Party members. During the Conservative Party’s leadership contest, Erin O’Toole’s promise was … [Read more...]
Brittany Smith gives up, pleads guilty to murdering her rapist
The day before I published my latest update on her case (Self-Defense Loses Another Court Battle) Brittany Smith was pleading guilty to murder so she could escape spending the rest of her life in prison. The plea deal did not make news until Sunday. Brittany Smith needed her nightmare to end and, honestly, who can blame her. Case History In December 2017, … [Read more...]
This Thanksgiving we have much to be grateful for
This Thanksgiving, like pretty much everything this year, is unlike any other in living memory yet we still have a lot to be grateful for. My personal gratitude list includes: My loving wife Her recovery from Stage 3C breast cancer An amazing Pastor who always has my back Good friends who are willing to help, no matter what My health a friend with colon … [Read more...]
Brittany Smith: Self-Defense Loses Another Court Battle
For more about Brittany Smith's case, please see these commentaries: Brittany Smith’s Nightmare is Alabama’s Epic Fail on Stand Your Ground Ruling Brittany Smith Case Update: Woman Who Killed Her Rapist Still Fighting for her Freedom On September 15, 2020, Judge Jenifer Holt issued a rare ruling in favour of Brittany Smith, the young Alabama … [Read more...]
OPP Sgt. Mike Dolderman’s Sexual Assault Trial Delayed Again
OPP Sgt. Mike Dolderman’s trial for five counts of sexual assault and five counts of breach of trust was kicked down the road. Again. Dolerman’s trial was originally scheduled to begin on July 28, 2020, but court backlogs and COVID-19 restrictions pushed his trial to October 6th. At the October 6th hearing, Dolderman’s lawyer requested a 12-week adjournment to review … [Read more...]
Matthew Marty Powder: Firearms Prohibition Order Violator Killed by Police
On July 26, 2019, the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) issued a warning to the public that Matthew Marty Powder, a high-risk violent offender, was released from custody. On September 18, 2020, following a confrontation with police, Matthew Marty Powder was shot and killed by members of the Edmonton Police Service when he challenged them while holding a loaded firearm. Powder … [Read more...]
John Brittain: Killer of Four to Plead Guilty
On April 15, 2019, John Brittain, a retired City of Penticton civil engineer, allegedly murdered Rudi Winter outside his Penticton home, then drove to the homes of Darlene Knippelberg and Susan and Barry Wonch and killed them too. John Brittain faces three counts of first-degree murder and one count of second-degree murder. To this point, neither the alleged murderer nor … [Read more...]
California Loses Appeal: 2016 Magazine Ban Violates 2nd Amendment
California, like Canada, despises standard capacity firearm magazines and defines any magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds as over capacity or large capacity. California, unlike Canada, must abide by this pesky little thing called the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, which states: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a … [Read more...]
Bill Blair: Promoted to his Level of Incompetence?
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair was a career politician long before he ran for public office in the 2015 federal election. It was as a member of the Toronto Police Service, and eventually as its chief, where Bill Blair mastered the art of deception as a means of pushing forward his personal ideology. After five years in government, one question about Bill Blair desperately … [Read more...]
Note to Self: Don’t Poke the Bear!
Rural living has distinct advantages, one of which is unexpected friends drop by from time to time. One of the disadvantages, of course, is sometimes those visiting friends don't like being disturbed while sunning themselves in your yard. Case in point. Yesterday afternoon this big fella wandered into the yard. I, of course, got all excited about my visitor and … [Read more...]
Portland’s Nightly Riots and its Ban on Facial Recognition Tech
In Portland, Oregon, George Floyd’s death at the hands of police sparked riots, arson and looting, just as it did all across America. Portland’s riots, generously called “public demonstrations” by woke media outlets and woke politicians alike, take place nightly and have for the past 120 days. Some “protesters” say the riots will continue every night until the U.S. … [Read more...]
Today is International Coffee Day – Have you had your cup yet?
Welcome to International Coffee Day... like I need an excuse to drink a nice, hot cup of dark roast java! Yet on this glorious day where we celebrate the Bouncing Bean of Life, some weirdos offer tips like: How To Wake Up In The Morning Without Caffeine (Why would I want to???) 21Ways To Wake Up That Don't Involve Coffee (Do I really need to say it again?) 7 Ways … [Read more...]
Erin O’Toole: When Will You Keep Your Promise to End the Election Expenses Clawback?
I ask this not because I believe Erin O'Toole is not on the right track (he is), but because Conservative EDAs deserve to know when they can expect reimbursement for the tens of thousands of dollars the Conservative Party withheld from their Elections Canada rebate after the 2019 federal election. Since winning the Conservative Party leadership contest on August 23rd, Erin … [Read more...]