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The PCs announced this eco-friendly rebate program two years ago but failed to do their homework and included the Toyota Yaris and not the segment rival the Honda Fit. For want of a tenth of a liter they cut out the Honda Fit, a very eco-friendly car. Apparently they’ve given-up and instead pledged research money… Continue Reading PC Government Drops Eco Rebate

Looks like their are rumours that NBC will remake the world’s best motoring show, and most pirated TV show, Top Gear. Here’s the Reuters wrtie-up. If you love cars or just appreciate a great laugh, the current Emmey-Award winning BBC show is best summed-up as: Reviews and creative testing automotive issues presented by an expert… Continue Reading US remake of Top Gear

The North Toronto Collegiate Institute land swap, in which the school swapped land with the developer Tridel to allow them to build two condos on their land if they also build a new school, is an example of public officials being resourceful, not selling out. Here’s the CBC article. Recently I mentioned to Lindsay that… Continue Reading North Toronto Collegiate Institute Land Swap is a Good Idea

A while ago I created the website passnerd.com as a site to suggest very secure passwords really quickly (type the address and copy the password from the middle of the page). I was looking to find a small niche for a web site that would have very little development required, few ongoing costs, and no… Continue Reading Passnerd on Citynews

On October 10th you’ll be asked to vote for an MP in Ontario and also asked if you would like to change the electoral system here. Please make sure that you vote and please help us change our electoral system in Ontario. Right now your vote only counts for your local MP, and that local… Continue Reading Why you should vote YES to change elections in Ontario