Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday October 6, 2016

On this Thursday before Thanksgiving, Open Sources Guelph is going to stuff you silly with all the latest topical discussion, and what else says “holiday weekend” like a stunning nation-wide debate on a response to an issue global importance that boils the entire situation down to dollars and cents? An argument between various members of the same party accusing one and other who’s more elitist, that’s what! On the flip side, we’ll talk about why no one’s really talking about third party candidates for president in the U.S. and then we’ll discuss why a slim majority of Colombians decided to not give peace a chance this week. Continue reading “Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday October 6, 2016” →

Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday August 25, 2016

We wind down the summer here on Open Sources Guelph with more of our patented political discussion about hot button issues of the day. For instance, is Donald Trump now actually *trying* to run for president? He hasn’t said anything grotesque this week, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to talk about. And just because the House is in recess, it doesn’t mean that Canada’s federal politicians aren’t making news, even if they wish they weren’t. In media matters, we’ll look at the never-ending newspaper strike on the east coast, and wonder where all the reporters are in the deep south. Continue reading “Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday August 25, 2016” →

TrudeauMania 2.0 Hits Comic Book Shelves

To prove that there’s not just infectious enthusiasm about Justin Trudeau’s tenure as Canada’s PM in our own country, it seems that the prime minister will now be captured in four-colour glory on the comic book pages of Marvel’s big summer event series. For what good is it to be the leader of Canada if you can’t also boss around Canada’s comic book super-team, Alpha Flight. Continue reading “TrudeauMania 2.0 Hits Comic Book Shelves” →

Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday June 2, 2016

It’s June, and you know what that means, summer gatherings with all your friends on the weekend! Two federal political parties had that same thought last weekend, as they gathered in different parts of the country to talk shop and celebrate their victories or their loses that were really victories. We’ll talk about all the policy, gossip and gaffes that came out of the Liberal and Conservative conventions last weekend, and then dive into two serious issues that have been on the Open Sources Guelph radar for a while now. Continue reading “Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday June 2, 2016” →

Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday March 24, 2016

What a news week it was! Putting aside the Brussels attack (and we do because we can all agree that ISIS is terrible and no one deserves to die on the whim of a madman or men), it was a busy week of big stories, big decisions and big losses here for Open Sources Guelph. Consequently for everyday Canadians, there’s talk about the federal budget and its impact on our roads, and bridges, and pocketbooks… Also in Ottawa, there were money matters for the Red Chamber and the hope that there might be some class coming back there in the future. We also goodbye (hopefully) to over a half-a-century of hostility with the last enemy of the Cold War, and we say goodbye to a giant of Toronto politics who changed the landscape forever. Continue reading “Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday March 24, 2016” →

So Hey, What Was in that Budget Today?

It was a big news day in general, but it was already going to be big in Ottawa with the highly-anticipated (or feared) Federal Budget presented to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon. There were a lot of major announcements, a lot of money going both in and out the doors (mostly out), so what does it all mean? Here are the highlights. Continue reading “So Hey, What Was in that Budget Today?” →

Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday March 10, 2016

This week on Open Sources Guelph it’s all Trump, all the time! Did he really make money on selling Trump Shuttle? Is his victory in Ohio and Florida inevitable? Where can we get some Trump Steaks and Trump Vodka? Just kidding. We are going to do our damnedest to make sure that we leave that whole fustercluck south of the border alone for the week, and turn our attention to more pressing things like the environment and rebellion. And did you know that our Prime Minister once boxed a senator? It fascinated a whole lot of Americans. Oh forget it! Let’s get on with the show… Continue reading “Open Sources Show Notes for Thursday March 10, 2016” →