Author Archives: CKirkby

“Woman” v. “Person with a vagina”

Posted on 2024-03-17 by CKirkby

There is a bizarre scandal out of the Supreme Court of Canada, related to the language used in the sexual assault case R. v. Kruk, 2024 SCC 7. Like, condemned by l’Assemblée nationale and various (male) commentators for contributing to the invisibilization of women levels of bizarre. Continue reading →

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The debut of “ongoing projects”

Posted on 2024-03-14 by CKirkby

“Ongoing projects” debuts with the one about mandatory fees for wasteful grocery bags. Continue reading →

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“Des choix très, très clairs”

Posted on 2024-03-12 by CKirkby

The obvious problem is that it’s not sufficient to have progressive values in the absence of progressive actions. Continue reading →

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Langue

Posted on 2024-03-11 by CKirkby

Je le trouve beaucoup plus facile d’écrire en anglais, mais évidemment il y a question de pratique. Continue reading →

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“Professional”

Posted on 2024-03-09 by CKirkby

I made this website for “professional” posts, but one of the problems I’ve encountered is how “professional” in practice means “not actually human.” Continue reading →

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A financial post

Posted on 2024-03-05 by CKirkby

I feel like sharing a couple articles today, both quite focused on the economy. Continue reading →

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A profile of Auchtorok, who is DJing tonight at Ten Toes on Somerset

Posted on 2024-03-02 by CKirkby

Local artist and musician Auchtorok was trying to think of a romantic installation he could do for Valentine’s Day. Continue reading →

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Far from pharmacare

Posted on 2024-03-01 by CKirkby

The new federal pharmacare bill has been posted.

I was curious to see how far left the NDP had managed to push the Liberals, and to guess how long it might plausibly be before Canadians start getting even contraception and insulin paid for, much less any other drugs required to live a happy and health life. Continue reading →

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Covid-19 in 2024

Posted on 2024-02-29 by CKirkby

I still wear a mask when I go to the mall or take the bus. Continue reading →

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Upcoming: profile(s?)

Posted on 2024-02-28 by CKirkby

I’m working on a profile of a friend who is doing some cool shit that I think more people should learn about. Continue reading →

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