Sears and JCPenney Pull Advertising from ‘SNL’ After Request from American Family Association
By News on the Net Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TUPELO, Miss.,—Late last month, AFA and its supporters notified both Sears and JCPenney that the portrayal of Jesus Christ as a revenge-seeking murderer is an affront to all people of faith, especially Christians. AFA urged Sears and its subsidiary Kmart in addition to JCPenney to pull their advertising from NBC.com’s “Saturday Night Live.”
Youth, Long-Term Unemployed Worst Off in Stronger Labour MarketBy C.D. Howe Institute Wednesday, March 6, 2013
TORONTO, - While the Canadian labour market has shown great resilience since the last recession and is nearly back to normal, important weaknesses remain for youth and the long-term unemployed, according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute.
Get the facts first before buying a homeBy Carla Hindmann Tuesday, March 5, 2013
When I purchased my first home and took on a mortgage, I had to keep convincing myself that I was doing the right thing. Renting was safe, but buying a home was a major commitment with many big risks. I had long weighed the pros and cons of buying a home and ultimately decided to take the plunge.
CTF Exposes High Income Earners in Social HousingBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, February 28, 2013
CALGARY, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) released documents obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) today showing that medium-to-high income earners are using taxpayer-subsidized social housing intended for the poor. The CTF filed the FOI with Heart River Housing (HRH) after an anonymous whistler blower came forward.
CIBC provides startling commentary on pensions
By Guest Column Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The announcement from a summit on pensions in New Brunswick today on recommendations for the Canada Pension Plan from the head of the CIBC was very shocking.
B.C.‘s Balanced Budget 2013: A Hat Trick of Tax HikesBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Tuesday, February 19, 2013
- MSP health care tax up for the sixth time in five years
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) warned that higher taxes are on the way for B.C. families and businesses as the B.C. government introduced their 2013-14 provincial budget today.
New Boss Clark A Lot Like Old Boss CampbellBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Friday, February 15, 2013
When Christy Clark took over as Premier of British Columbia two years ago, she had a window of opportunity to change taxpayers’ perceptions of her government.
Your Money, Their Quarter Billion Dollar SecretBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, February 14, 2013
Manitoba Hydro is owned by the people of Manitoba. So shouldn’t Manitoba Hydro have to be accountable to the people? Should it really be allowed to spend $223,531,822.71 and not tell you?
Schiff: ‘We’re Going To Have A Major Economic Crisis,’ ‘Going To Take’ One To Address Debt
By News on the Net Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Talk radio host and deficit hawk superstar, Peter Schiff, couldn’t disagree more with Pres. Obama’s claim in last night’s State of the Union address that the sequester is dangerous and must be avoided.
CTF Names New Queen’s Park WatchdogBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Wednesday, February 13, 2013
TORONTO/EDMONTON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Candice Malcolm as the CTF’s new provincial communications director and spokesperson for the province of Ontario.
Chief Redman Needs to Pack It InBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Monday, February 11, 2013
Get out the hook because it’s time to pull another chief from office.
We’re talking about the Standing Buffalo First Nation, a community of less than 500 people located not far from Regina. Incredibly, the chief from the small community made more than Prime Minister Harper in 2011-12.
Metro and TransLink Make Compelling Case Against Regional PolicingBy Canadian Taxpayers Federation Thursday, February 7, 2013
Forget the parochial concerns of local mayors. The greatest argument against a regional police force is the performance of Greater Vancouver’s two existing regional agencies – TransLink and Metro Vancouver.
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