During the last few election cycles, I consciously chose to campaign on the idea that the Green Party is all about sustainability. Sustainability covers a great deal of ground – from the environment, of course, but also to affordability, a…
Not Very Intelligent; AI in Ile des Chenes
As a software developer, I sometimes use AI to generate complex code, which I find saves considerable time and error. I can see exciting possibilities in a tool that can help deal with complex issues such as the climate emergency,…
We Must Not Accept This as Normal
I took this photo around noon today, standing on the rock in front of our place. There’s shore over there, about 4km away. Shrouded in smoke, it used to be reliably, clearly visible on a fine July day. I’ve lived…
Whiteshell Highway Twinning July 2025
Note: This isn’t a political post per se. I’m choosing to post here, rather than on a social media site so I retain and control the original text. Landmark Planning & Design held a number of engagement meetings this week…
The Silica Grab is Back…
.. and the Manitoba government isn’t standing in the way. Please help Our Line in the Sand protect our irreplaceable water resources. Sign their petition to update Manitoba’s antiquated environmental and mineral legislation.
The Signs of Spring
Sign, signEverywhere a signBlockin’ out the sceneryBreakin’ my mind– Five Man Electrical Band Only a day after the writ dropped for the 2025 Federal election, I had reason to be in Steinbach. It was not surprising to see that scores…
Poilievre Has No Answers
This weekend Mark Carney handily won the Liberal leadership contest and was sworn in as Prime Minister. One of his first acts was to put in place an Order-in-Council (OIC) that reduces the carbon “tax” to 0 as of April…
Green Water and Ham
(Cross posted from Green Party Lac du Bonnet) Summer is upon us and all across the rivers and lakes of Manitoba people are out enjoying fresh air, sun, and water. Many Manitobans enthusiastically enjoy heading to the campsite or cottage…
Just Barely a Democracy – Patriarchy, Colonialism, and Power
First, some apologies to my Liberal friends. Well, maybe not apologies. More like an expression of compassion and understanding that you may not want to hear some harsh words about and from Jody Wilson-Raybauld. I can only imagine that some…
Books for Earth Day and Some Thoughts on Leadership
Having recently finished Life Without Plastics and Jody Wilson-Reybould’s Indian in the Cabinet (which I intend to write about shortly), it is time to open a new book. I’ve had Seth Klein’s A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate…