Brian Tobin

When drunk driving causing death involves a friend

Despite theorizing to the contrary, Jim Prentice does not presently sound like someone much interested in making a triumphant return to politics.

Past and current MPs came out for the hanging of Jean Chrétien’s official portrait painted by artist Christan Nicholson. Below, Chrétien with the portrait.

This corner wants to depart from its usual practice of taking orders from Paul Zed just long enough to bring you this news release from the Prime Minister’s Office, in which we learn (well, in which we’re reminded) that the feds plan to spend $225 million over three years extending broadband internet access to rural and remote communities.

The Smiling Land Foundation is a group of Newfoundlanders who gather to raise money for charities. Recently they and their friends held an event at the Masonic Temple (or CTV/MTV Temple) in Toronto for Daffodil Place. This is a facility they plan to build so people will have the comforts of home when they travel to get cancer treatment in St. John’s. Newfoundlander Seamus O’Regan co-hosted the event.

Jeff Harris goes behind the scenes