Squirmy John McCain and other things that make me smile

Well it's Friday and I happen to be in a particularly good mood. So instead of listing something that makes me angry about Edmonton, Alberta or Canada today, I've decided to go positive. Here's a few things that made me happy this week and one that made me smile ear-to-ear.

First off, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development releases it's land use framework and surprisingly, it doesn't suck. Looks like Teddy Morton is good for something after all, despite an unsavory past in the 'Calgary School.' I just hope that implementation of the land-use framework goes smoothly, but as they say, the devil is in the details and we are still awaiting those. Ken Chapman offers a run down here also check out this article from the Journal.

Second, the federal government announced that the Prime Minister will offer an formal apology to survivors of the residential school system. As Little Miss Brightside points out, this is a big step (if only symbolic) towards addressing the injustices faced by aboriginal peoples since colonization. Props to Harper for stepping up to the plate, especially when past governments have been reluctant to do so.

Third, Health Canada and Alberta Health and Wellness are finally going to seriously investigate the unusually high instance of rare diseases in Ft. Chipewyan, Alberta. After years of bumbling and denial (as outlined nicely by this CBC timeline), it appears the AB government might actually be willing to put two and two and three together. I just hope the provincial and federal health bodies actually take steps to mitigate these health problems. Check out Straight Outta Edmonton for more background on this.

Finally, Ellen Degeneres takes on John McCain over same sex marriage. It takes a lot of guts to do what she did and her remarks are both poignant and convincing. Watch McCain squirm (if only this was a couple years ago and it was Klein up there), and start your weekend off right.

How's that for positive thinking, jk?

Comments

[bf]

I liked it eh!

[Foxy]

great post