Monthly Archives: May 2012

Emperor Haute Couture: my response

Here is an article in the Kingston Whig-Standard on the subject of the painting, Emperor Haute Couture, a nude picture of Stephen Harper which was part of the Kingston Arts Council’s 11th annual Juried Art Salon and attracted national attention. People … Continue reading

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Some of the tastiest baked goods in the area!

. . . and for a good cause! Syrian Refugee Bake Sale

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“The Works”

A great day for the community to see the vehicles and learn about the services provided by the City of Kingston Public Works at their Open House on May 26.  

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Visiting Local Firefighters

Visiting local International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Workshop on Hazardous Materials for First Responders at the Fire Station on Gore Road

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Successful first Facebook town hall discussion on funding for discovery research

This evening I talked online for two hours with over 50 researchers and we generated about 200 comments from across Canada. I hope it was useful to all participants and that they came away with some ideas on how we … Continue reading

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The Devil is in the Details

In a time when it seems that politics is polarized beyond belief, I’m happy to say that I actually do share a few key beliefs with small “c” conservatives. I believe in spending money wisely and frugally.

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Hsu Holds Facebook Townhall with Canadian Researchers

MP Ted Hsu invites Canadian researchers to join him in a Facebook Townhall Meeting dedicated to discussing funding for basic research in Canada.

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The REAL Numbers Behind Closing KP and RTC?

 After my initial press release questioning the cost-rationale for closing Kingston Penitentiary and the Regional Treatment Centre, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews responded in the Kingston Whig-Standard showing surprise at the numbers. Today in the Whig-Standard, I explained exactly where … Continue reading

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Celebrating Cecil Hickson’s 100th Birthday

Happy 100th Birthday, Cecil!      

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Kingston Correction Institutions Amongst Cheapest to Operate and Maintain

This is my original press release in response to the government’s claim that Kingston Penitentiary is being closed in part as a cost savings measure. Vic Toews has issued a response today in the Kingston Whig Standard, which I will follow … Continue reading

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