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Stephen Harper's Colombia Free-Trade Cover-Upnew
In 2008, the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade issued a report calling for an independent human rights impact assessment before any free-trade deal with Colombia was signed. But Canada's prime minister beat the committee to the punch by announcing that an agreement had already been reached.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
11-02-2009 |
Politics
Is Toronto's 'Bike War' Really a Class War?new
In the wake of Darcy Allan Sheppard's death, the debate has raged about whether the bike and the car can get along on the road. But what's really at stake are competing visions of the future of cities and democracy itself.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
09-14-2009 |
Transportation
Obama's Green Jobs Program Could Leave Canadian Entrepreneurs Out of the Loopnew
If Barack Obama actually does use the financial crisis to sink cash into eco industries, Canada will have squandered a golden opportunity to share the gains.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
11-17-2008 |
Economy
Green Buying Binge is Doing Us Innew
What started all those years ago as a valiant effort to nudge residents to get with the three Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle) has morphed into a fervent consumer campaign that has vanquished "reduce." It's not just evidenced by my new supersized recycling bin, but also by the endless variety of ways we're encouraged to be "green" while indulging unabated our addiction to shopping.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
04-18-2008 |
Environment
Taking On the New Empirenew
Tibet backers at China's Consulate show protest focus has shifted from once-mighty U.S.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
03-28-2008 |
International
Tags: Tibet, international
Solving the Download Dilemmanew
A $5 music levy for web surfers would save our songwriters from online ad stranglehold.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
03-10-2008 |
Music
Burma Callingnew
Should we boycott China for propping up brutal regime? Activists can't decide.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
10-12-2007 |
International
Tags: Burma, international
Dalton McGuinty's Arnie Actnew
Why is it easier for a California Republican to be green than a Liberal premier?
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
06-04-2007 |
Politics
Should Public Vehicles Flaunt 'Support Our Troops' Stickers?new
Toronto's fire and emergency services, which have decided to put yellow-ribbon Support Our Troops stickers on every ambulance, emergency service vehicle and fire truck in the city.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
05-04-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
Emergency Unpreparednessnew
For all the climate change talk, Toronto is still in denial about storm-proofing our infrastructure.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
03-16-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Collision Course at Canadian International Auto Shownew
Fawning car show fans are oblivious to auto biz's imminent crash with environmental reality.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
03-09-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Tories Selling Pipe Dreamsnew
Enviros are leery of Prime Minister Harper's eco shift, but some think he may be the only pol who can green the West.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
01-19-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Zip Up the Political Rhetoricnew
Old reflexes die hard, but the public is signalling that we want action from pols on the environment, not just sloganeering.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
01-08-2007 |
Politics
Welcome to CopyCampnew
At this artist "unconference," chaos and goodwill bridge the divide on copyright and the Net.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
10-06-2006 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
No Cash in Being Greennew
Without an AC to turn down or a second fridge to unplug, I'll never snag a Toronto Hydro rebate.
NOW Magazine |
Andrew Cash |
08-11-2006 |
Environment
Tags: environment