Opinion

Overpaid Toronto police

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 61, May 20, 2011 By John Sewell – In this issue: 1. The Toronto police collective agreement: missing the obvious 2. TPAC policing forum 3. The secret public meetings 4. The high cost of being ...

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3 very cool pieces of consumer tech

The Gadget Zone MP3 underwater, hybrid car, pet tracking By James Careless – MP3 players and water do not get along well, unless you have a Grace Digital Audio Eco Extreme waterproof case. This case comes with a built-in waterproof ...

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The Gadget Zone: Spring brings thoughts of…

A new laptop, barbecue perfection, Chocolate Zombie Bunnies By James Careless – Spring has sprung … so it’s time for a new laptop computer! (Yes, it’s a tenuous connection, but work with me, people.) One smart option is the new ...

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The Gadget Zone: Three uber-cool consumer tech gizmos

MP3 player works under water, windproof bluetooth headset, robot vacuum By James Careless – It’s an MP3 player. It’s a radio – and it works underwater: The NU Dolphin Touch is a sexy, sleek MP3 player/FM radio receiver that has ...

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Police require major overhaul

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 60, May 2011. In this issue: 1. Rethinking Toronto police: a public forum 2. The cost of paying suspended police officers 3. Strip search proposal at Board 4. Standing in the way of informed police ...

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The Bulletin endorses the NDP to defeat Harper

Harper’s G20 curse upon our city highlights his misbehaviour as an enemy of justice and democracy while Bostonian Ignatieff’s confession that he’s a ‘continentalist’ puts him in bed with the American police state and dysfunctional Mexico By Frank Touby – ...

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Promote food security and vote with your fork

Gone are the days when a farmer anywhere in Canada could be pretty sure that there would be a crop to be harvested, even when that farmer planted several types of crops which provide diversity as a way to cope ...

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Did Tories kibosh return of potseed seller?

Marc Emery denied rightful transfer to Canadian prison; were Harperites in collusion to make him serve a greater sentence than Canada would have imposed? By Jacob Hunter – Marc Emery learned April 18 that the United States has denied his ...

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Student Tax Tips

You are eligible for a number of student tax credits and deductions that may bring you a refund. By Dana Newton – If you are a student, you may think that you don’t need to be concerned about income tax ...

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