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True to his word?

Justin Trudeau is publishing a bio which he promises will be very honest.

Justin Trudeau is publishing a memoir which he promises will be very “candid”.  [Ironically, it is being published by HARPER  Collins]

Harper’s Bazaar

Canada's Supreme Court rejected Prime Minister Stephen Harper's nomination of Marc Nadon, declaring him ineligible to sit, after a legal challenge by Rocco Galati and the province of Quebec.

Canada’s Supreme Court rejected Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s nomination of Marc Nadon, declaring him ineligible to sit on the Court, after a legal challenge by Rocco Galati and the province of Quebec.

Minister, Oliver!

"He won't ask for more when he knows what's in store, he will Rue the day Harper named him Finance Minister!"

“He won’t ask for more when he knows what’s in store, he will Rue the day Harper named him Finance Minister!”

“Almost Hell, West Virginia”

West Virginia ranks as the most unhappy state in the US for the 5th year in a row.

West Virginia ranks as the most unhappy state in the USA for the 5th year in a row.

Einstein: “Happy Birthday to me”

Albert Einstein, born March 14th, 1879, plays "Opus 135"

Albert Einstein, born March 14th, 1879, plays “Opus 135”

St Peter’s “Rock Star” Pope celebrates 1-year anniversary

Pope Francis  has had an eventful first year,  named Time magazine's "Man of the Year" and appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Pope Francis has had an eventful first year, named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year”, portrayed in graffiti as a superhero, and  appearing on the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine.

Phantom of the Arena

Heard but not seen: Vancouver Canuck's Hockey Organist Mike Kenny is one of a very few remaining live keyboard performers in NHL arenas.

Heard but not seen: Vancouver Canucks Hockey Organist Mike Kenney is one of a very few remaining live keyboard performers in NHL arenas.

Whiz-Kid Bieber

The Police have made public the video of Justin Beiber's giving a urine sample for a Drug test

The Miami Beach Police have made public the video of Justin Bieber giving a urine sample for a drug test after his DUI arrest

B.C.T.F. A.G.M., March 15-18

"Beware the Ides of March!"  Iker and Fassbender

“Beware the Ides of March!”  BCTF president Jim Iker toEducation Minister Peter Fassbender

At the Public Trough

The Speaker of the B.C. Legislature, Linda Reid, has spent tens of thousands  of tax-payer dollars on frivolous perks including: $48,000 for a touch-screen terminal in front of her chair, and $733 for a food display case for MLA's free muffins and snacks.

The Speaker of the B.C. Legislature, Linda Reid, has spent tens of thousands of tax-payer dollars on frivolous perks including: $48,000 for a touch-screen terminal in front of her chair, $14,000 for new drapes and $733 for a food display case for MLA’s free muffins and snacks.