Running away from the brand

In Canada, the Conservatives unapologetically spend, while in the UK, they are about to cut — but not without apology. An email I just received from the UK…

The tolerant NDP

Libby Davies voices her opinion on Israel: This drew strong condemnation from Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and from Liberal foreign affairs…

Big news day

First, SUN NEWS is coming to Canada and is launching January 1st, 2011. Expect the CRTC to approve the channel to maintain its relevance (cabinet would likely…

Why political comms staffers exist

Today, a press release from the department of foreign affairs – received via email from dept: Canada Concerned by Israel’s Decision to Set up Independent…

KoryTV application form leaked

Kory Teneycke made news last week regarding his project to launch a “Fox News Canada” with the backing of Quebecor who owns Sun Media. News of reporters…

Don Cherry honours the troops

So we’re talking merger?

The news over the past few days has been Liberal-NDP merger. This is all talk and serves to undermine Michael Ignatieff as leader of the Liberal Party. Over…

CBC.ca mails it in

June 6th, 2010: Chilly in Montreal today with a high/low of 12/11C. Not chilly enough for parkas, toques and for the trees to be bare of leaves on a June day.…

The Canadian media on Stephen Harper and the global bank tax

The Toronto Star (June 4): Is the shine coming off Stephen Harper’s summit spotlight? … As with the economy, a host of other issues appear to have conspired to…