Daily Archives: June 29, 2008

Rousing Editorial Celebrates Canada Day

Some excerpts from a real winner:

[Calgary Sun, Jose Rodriguez] As Canadians, we don’t need a ticker tape parade to affirm our patriotism — which comes in the quiet confidence of tolerance.

We have our own language with uniquely Canadian words like pogey, poutine and toonie.

But in the end, destiny and a referendum always keep us together.

Three cheers for welfare cheques, cheese gravy, and referendums.

After You’re Elected, Time To Learn About Integrity

[The Bulletin] City council has appointed Geri Sanson as the city’s new integrity commissioner, effective September 1, 2008. The integrity commissioner provides advice, complaint resolution and education to council members and appointees of most of the city’s agencies, boards and commissions on the application of the city’s code of conduct and other by-laws, policies and legislation governing ethical behavior.

The rest.