Monthly Archives: December 2008

World’s Largest Tug of War

December 6th in Toronto - Two Rallies. One Rope.
1) Conservative Party Rally at Queen’s Park
http://rallyforcanada.ca/
2) Rally for a Progressive Coalition at City Hall
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=46997744273
Rumours have been circulating that a rope will be placed along University Avenue, between the two rallies. Media sources have confirmed speculation today that the Governor General will grant control of the [...]

EBC movement is complete: May backs coalition government

Elizabeth May:
“Canadians have a once in a lifetime opportunity to protect democracy, to assert that the will of the majority means something.
We have from now until December 8 to make it clear that the majority of Canadians want Mr. Harper to leave 24 Sussex Drive.”
Click here to read Elizabeth May’s full statement.

We did it

Dear DoC blog reader,
By now you probably know, it’s over.  We won.   Most likely a week today, Stephen Harper’s government will come to an end and the majority of Canadians will get the government they voted for.
This will happen because of you.
It will happen because of every artist, arts worker and concerned citizen who [...]

DoC website makes finals for Canadian Blog Award

It seems a little silly to bring it up in the middle of all of this, but it’s down to five candidates for best Cultural/Entertainment blog of the year and Department of Culture is still in the running. 
Click here to vote in the final round.