tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-105114142011-12-14T22:02:59.685-05:00The world focused through a very Canadian lensMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02223639900112754839noreply@blogger.comBlogger501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10511414.post-1138670183674250712006-01-30T20:06:00.000-05:002006-01-30T20:18:06.373-05:00

The Conservatives won the 2006 federal election with a campaign motto of "Stand up for Canada." It didn't take long for the Americans to pick a fight with Prime Minister designate Stephen Harper, but thus far the Tory leader is standing his ground, albeit on very thin ice.The USA and several other nations dispute Canada's sovereignty in Arctic waters. The debate resurfaced last week after the

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The sunrise over the North Pole is truly a sight to behold. It speaks directly to the spirit, offering an effervescent promise of hope for a land of frozen despair. It warms even the smallest of snowflakes and seems to feed off the very rebirth it inspires. But this remains a cold, insidious and unforgiving place. Only at the onset of the gloaming do you realise that you should not have strayed

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Riding a wave of anti-Liberal anger, the surging Tories in all likelihood are on their way to forming a majority government on January 23rd. They came racing out of the gate at the sound of the gun, yet most observers expected another photo finish on election day once Harper's campaign started to bleed momentum. The anticipated slowdown never materialised, and in fact the opposite has

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Contrary to a certain rumour making the rounds of the Canadian blogosphere, the not-so-shocking lack of updates here at The Maple Lounge is not because I'm running for the Doughnut party in the riding of Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, but rather because I'm putting the finishing touches on my new book.That's right people, the limited edition scratch 'n sniff version of Squeezers, Squeakers, Eggers

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During my absence, The Maple Lounge has quietly become the number one Google hit for the search phrase "Ben Mulroney's massive head of hair". I knew there was a reason why I started this blog. I always knew my life had purpose. I can now die a happy Canuck.

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Every year at exactly this time Canadians pause to remember and honour those who fought and died in the name of all that is good in this world. As the light of a cold November sun highlights the gravestone of the unknown solider inside Canada's new war musuem, please take the time not only to remember but to learn and to teach those younger than yourself. This is the only way that the remembrance

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It's a scene that unfolds every morning in Tim Hortons establishments across the country.You polish off the last of your coffee, prolonging the final gulp by tilting your head back all the way until the "made in China" logo on the bottom of your mug is visible to the guy standing next to your table. The laces of his brown construction boots are so dusty they appear to be made of sand, and the

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The Irish Republican Army appear to have laid down their arms for good. After putting an official stop last July to the violence in their 35-year campaign to overthrow British rule in Northern Ireland, they have disposed of their massive weapons cache in its entirety.The guns and bombs have been rendered permanently inoperable, but that hasn't stopped the British government from trying to sell

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With news that the final report from the Gomery commission will be delayed until February 2006, it appears that Canadians may be spared a dreaded winter election after all. That's not to say that some political parties haven't already shifted their publicity campaign into the next gear. The Conservative Party of Canada are taking their message on the road, however it's the way they're doing it

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Military troops and police are conducting a final peaceful sweep through New Orleans in an attempt to coax the few remaining survivors into abandoning the devastated city. Apparently the fetid flood water, littered with human waste and rotting corpses, just isn't enough to convince some people to get up off the couch.There are a growing number of reports that suggest the final death toll for the

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As previously reported right here at The Maple Lounge, CTV will begin adopting certain broadcasting tactics used by the CBC. While we fully support CTV giving Ben Mulroney and his massive head of hair the silent treatment, their latest reporting techniques leave a little to be desired.Seriously, just making stuff up so you can flash a "breaking news" logo across the screen? I wonder who they

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Like a great white shark to a floundering seal, CTV hopes to bite into the CBC's market share while the latter remains embroiled in a bitter labour dispute. While it should come as no surprise that CTV will attempt to take advantage of the weakened public broadcaster, some of their planned tactics are definitely unorthodox."By making ourselves more like the CBC," proclaimed Bell Globemedia Inc.

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Wars have a funny way of dragging on long after the victory celebration dates penciled in the agendas of military planners. Even the largest superpowers tend to underestimate the tenacity and ferocity with which a people will defend their nation, their identity, and their home.Sometimes a conflict will continue long after it should have ended simply because there is no clear objective. When you

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Despite numerous problems and a few anxious moments, NASA's Return to Flight was a triumph, a mission that saw astronauts and engineers alike take unprecedented measures to avoid a repeat of the Columbia tragedy.The shuttle Discovery is safely on the ground, the mission clock stopped at 13 days, 21 hours, 32 minutes and 48 seconds. The media throng sent to cover the landing has already packed up

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Canadian cows are once again hoofing it across the border and onto the waiting grills of hungry Americans everywhere. A US court of appeal has finally overturned the legal injunction put in place by Montana judge Richard Cebull, effectively clearing the last barricade blocking the reentry of live cattle into American markets.Canadian ranchers, who collectively have lost in excess of $7 billion

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In the wake of the recent bomb attacks in London, many Canadians are beginning to wonder if the great white north could be next. Government officials, claiming that Canada is woefully unprepared to cope with a terrorist attack, have already begun to stoke the smoldering ashes of post-9/11 fear.That Canada is the next target on the terrorist's list should come as no surprise. The UK, Australia and

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My sincerest apologies to my legions of fans. I just started a new job this week, and the previous week involved not one but two trips to Ottawa to visit friends and celebrate Canada day. There were also a few birthday parties mixed in there too, along with a week-long surprise visit from an old friend who moved far, far away a long time ago (same galaxy though, which is always nice ... saves me

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The entire Gurmant Grewal affair has been covered in excruciating, nauseating detail by Canadian bloggers. We here at The Maple Lounge have remained uncharacteristically silent throughout the controversy, simply because we had nothing unique to contribute. All of this changed this morning after we received a small parcel of indeterminate origin, addressed simply to "Maple Lounge Blogger" and

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So what does an exhausted brain think about after hitting the books for eight straight months, more or less on a daily basis? To normal people the answer should seem obvious: anything but books.Of course, there are those in this world who are far from normal. Sequestered deep within the darkest corners of this country, they are those who society shuns. You cross the street when you see them. You

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We regret to inform you that The Maple Lounge will be going on hiatus for a little while, probably somewhere in the vicinity of two more weeks or so. Between job interviews and studying for a huge exam on my way to becoming Dr. Matt, there's simply no time to keep this up. At least not at a respectable level of quality.Don't worry, I haven't been “silenced” by Darth Svend, in fact I ... aaaack ..

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It appears that when Belinda Stronach crossed the floor to join the Liberal party, she brought more than just her support for tomorrow's big confidence vote. The worst fears of Conservatives everywhere have been confirmed: Belinda carries with her the deepest secrets of the Tory inner circle, including the true reason behind Stephen Harper's drive to topple the government immediately. It is now

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A mere two days have passed since Canada's loss at the 2005 World Hockey Championship at the hands of the Czech Republic. Canadians from coast to coast are still licking their wounds, but the federal government has put forward a proposal that aims to restore our shattered pride, and that's something Canucks everywhere can cheer about."It's time to stop licking, and time to start kicking!"

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Ever since Paul Martin went on national television to apologize to the country in a pathetic attempt to salvage his minority government, the Liberals have embarked on an election-style spending spree. With $22 billion dished out in only 18 days, the torrid pace shows no sign of abating.This flurry of announcements has lead to an inevitable and embarrassing gaffe on the part of the Grits. Last

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Recent polls suggest that Canadians are not ready for another election. The prevailing sentiment is that voters would rather Stephen Harper reconsider his decision to topple the Martin government immediately. Undaunted, the Conservative war drums are sounding ever louder and a vote of no confidence seems inevitable.Outside Parliament today, Harper seemed reluctant to reveal the source of his

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The city of Windsor, Nova Scotia, is experimenting with smart cards as a way to curb compulsive gambling. Users of video lottery terminals can now monitor their spending habits and place limits on the amount of money poured into the machines.Part of the province's strategy to address gambling addiction, the voluntary program will become mandatory by the fall. So far VLT users and bar owners alike

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A undistinguished pond near Germany's second largest city would seem an unlikely place to uncover clues concerning political corruption in Canada. However, the mutilated corpses littering the grounds around the newly christened “Pond of Death” tell a sordid tale Canadians are altogether too familiar with.“Amphibians in a previously obscure German pond have reportedly been blowing up in their

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The Canadian military has announced a plan to purchase dozens of A380 super jumbo airliners to replace its aging fleet of Sea King helicopters. After yesterday's successful maiden voyage, the largest civilian airliner ever built has clearly impressed Canada's top defence brass.“The A380 will once again make the Canadian anti-submarine aircraft force the envy of the world,” Defence Minister Bill

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Three hundred and twenty nine people were killed when Air India flight 182, en route to India from Toronto, exploded off the coast of Ireland. The families of the victims have long called for a public inquiry into the terrorist bombing. After the crown's case against the primary suspects fell apart earlier this year, the voices calling for a renewed investigation have grown louder and are finally

Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02223639900112754839noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10511414.post-1114046851662292602005-04-20T21:13:00.000-04:002005-05-01T22:07:14.966-04:00

The Maple Lounge has obtained an advance press copy of Paul Martin's speech to the nation scheduled for tomorrow. Although this is only a draft, our always reliable source inside the Liberal party confirms that mere cosmetic changes will be made for the final televised version of the speech.--------------------Greetings fellow Canadians.I want to begin today by expressing my appreciation, on

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The Prime Minister's office has announced that Paul Martin will address the people of Canada on Thursday evening. Although he will not disolve Parliament, he will talk about the sponsorship scandal and the current political logjam in Ottawa. The Maple Lounge has obtained an advance press copy of Martin's speech but we're holding off publication until we can confirm it's authenticity. This is just

Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02223639900112754839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10511414.post-1113566868975161702005-04-15T08:00:00.000-04:002005-04-15T09:29:16.700-04:00

Interest in baseball is at an all-time low in the great white north. The Montreal Expos have been replaced by the Washington Nationals, leaving fans in Quebec little choice but to cheer for the burning of Jean Charest in effigy rather than root, root, root for a team from Toronto. Canadians are more interested in the upcoming 2005 World Hockey Championship. (Word around training camp is that some

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If a neo-nazi is shot dead in Toronto's east end and no one is around to see it, does anyone care?After immigrating to Canada from Germany in the 1970's, Wolfgang Droege joined the Klu Klux Klan and tried to found a local chapter in Toronto. He was given a three year prison sentence in 1981 for organizing a failed attempt to invade and overthrow the government of Dominica. Just four years later

Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02223639900112754839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10511414.post-1113413248367316272005-04-13T13:18:00.000-04:002005-04-13T13:27:28.366-04:00

It's a good thing that the price of oil has started to tank, because we here at the Maple Lounge have been burning quite a bit of it recently ... especially the midnight variety. Real life has a funny way of interfering with the frequency of blog updates (just when we were starting to get some real traffic)! More news at 11 (or so).

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A timid sun springs alive from its long hibernal slumber. The snow melts as the frozen ground bathes in an aura of rebirth. The backyard rinks, the battlefields of our nation, retreat to legend and legacy once more until next season.There is no snow, and there was no NHL. This means there are only two things left to talk about in Canada: the Gomery inquiry and Tim Hortons. Everyone else is

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Justice Gomery is expected to rule on the lifting of his publication ban Thursday morning. Unfortunately Quebec Superior Court Justice Lise Côté has postponed the criminal trial of Jean Brault and Chuck Guilté, which means that in all likelihood Gomery's farcical muzzle will stay in place for at least another month. While everyone wants to see these two scoundrels get a fair trial, the

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If you want the secret leaked details of Jean Brault's damning testimony, then you've come to the right place. The publication ban is broken, the truth is out there and it must be told. We have cracked The Gomery Code and now present it for you, dearest reader.It is a story of deception, cover-ups, fraud and international intrigue. Brault's yarn threatens to bring down the Liberal government, who

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It has long been a rumour feared by many Canadians, but today the axe has finally fallen. Wendy's, the American owner of Tim Horton's, has announced that they are planning to “strategically re-target the Tim Horton's brand to focus on the undervalued fresh and healthy alternative market.” The new menu doesn't include coffee or doughnuts! Not even Timbits were spared! New additions to the menu

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Is there anything better than a frozen pond, a snow day, a puck and just enough sticks to go around? No. Of course not. That's a slice of Canadiana not even Tim Horton's can ice. But how about watching the game with your mates over a few pints at the pub? That's a Canuck tradition as old as Timbits, which were invented in 637 B.C. (about 3 years after hockey). The inexorable progression of modern

Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02223639900112754839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10511414.post-1111197408649536022005-03-18T20:54:00.000-05:002005-03-18T22:34:57.940-05:00

While the lack of updates here at The Maple Lounge could be blamed on the latest flu bug going around, we prefer to believe that there really hasn't been much to talk about in the news recently. Case in point: The Supreme Court of Canada today delivered a decision regarding the colour of margarine in Quebec. Margarine!Are we as a nation in a persistent vegetative state? Is this why nobody is

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The ice will be stained with blood. Expect huge amounts of carnage in the name of money. There are millions to be made. It's that time of year again in Canada. No, the NHL season is not back on. It's time for the always controversial commercial seal hunt. Let the clubbing begin!Cod Good, Seals Bad!In the search for answers after the collapse of fish stocks in the Newfoundland Grand Banks, some

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When U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice canceled her scheduled April visit to Ottawa, many believed it was a reflection of the Bush administration's displeasure over Canada's decision not to support the ballistic missile defense strategy. Although this has been denied by both governments, it seems the Americans have found a far more serious way to punish Canada.A lobby group of U.S. Ranchers

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You may have noticed last week's lack of updates. We here at The Maple Lounge were busy conducting a highly scientific study to discover what Canadians think is the most egregious financial disgrace in the news. Many of our readers are probably suffering from Academy Award hangover so we'll save the results of the survey until the very end. We provided them with four options:$100 million lost in

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I told you Bettman and Goodenow were full of shit: McKenzie: Wheels in Motion for Deal Talks Back On: NHL, NHLPA to meet Saturday Great Leap Forward? Calling in the Big Guns It seems that two guys who know a thing or two about playing hockey as well as owning an NHL club have finally weighed in on the dispute. Can Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky work the same magic they did during the

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Someone should have told Gary Bettman and Bob Goodenow that the Kyoto protocol went into effect today. Bettman may have announced the cancellation the 2004-2005 NHL season during a press conference in New York, but the noxious fumes seem to smell worse north of the border.Then again, how is that anything new? The USA is the biggest polluter in the world and they (along with Australia) have

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Think that Chretien showing off his balls to the Gomery commission would be the most comical headline to come out of a government inquiry? Think again. A newly released audit reveals that Canadian Revenue Agency, the government arm responsible for enforcing unwieldy taxation laws, has itself been found guilty of widespread abuse of its own regulations."Procurement rules and procedures are seen by

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It appears that the news is going to get worse for the Canadian Navy before it gets any better. A search and rescue operation is currently underway in the Baltic sea to locate a sailor from the HMCS Montréal. Leading Seaman Robert Leblanc, 24, is characterized as a young but experienced sailor, already a veteran of several deployments. When Leblanc failed to report to his station, the entire

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While European hockey fans reap the benefits of the NHL lockout and Americans watch more golf, Canadians are left out in the cold. After all, hockey is the lifeblood of the great white north. Not so, said the minister of social development outside the House of Commons earlier today. “I think that there are a number of fans in this country who have sensed over the last number of months that

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The maple leaf is emblematic of Canada in a way few other symbols can match. Emblazoned on the national flag, the stylized 11-point leaf centered on white ground separates bookend stripes. Recently the iconic leaf has been used to divide a lot more than opposing red bars. The NDP has accused Ottawa of "selling off our cultural heritage like bunch of roadside hucksters" after it was revealed that

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Atrocities committed in Sudan's war-ravaged Darfur region are not the result of an orchestrated genocidal policy, according to an eagerly anticipated report from the United Nations commission of inquiry. The five-person panel was appointed by the UN in October 2004 to investigate what is being called the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. The commission found that while the Sudanese

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Canadians pining for the return of NHL hockey have a new set of statistics to pour over. The 2005 Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI), published in collaboration with last week's annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, provides a relative ranking of environmental stewardship in 146 countries reflecting how well individual nations can protect our environment over the coming decades. The

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