The origin of breed-specific legislation
Written by Steve Barker on September 25th, 2009
This video is one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while (well, at least the first four minutes).
Category Archives: Politics
Maddie, Carter, and Capone are going home!
Written by Steve Barker on September 21st, 2009
The city of Sarnia has issued a press release saying that the three dogs from my earlier story are going to be released to their owners. Great news!
Detailed version of Antonia’s column
Written by Steve Barker on September 18th, 2009
Further to my entry about Antonia Zerbisias’ column in the Toronto Star, her blog has the same text, but with all the links to various stories kept intact. Makes for a more interesting read. Facebook users, click “View Original Post”.
Bryant and bike courier a class issue
Written by Steve Barker on September 18th, 2009
Antonia Zerbisias, columnist for the Toronto Star, focuses on the stark contrast between the public “spin” afforded Bryant (thanks largely to his public relations firm) and the virtual demonization of Sheppard by the same mainstream media outlets.
Kudos to Nackawic! No more BSL!
Written by Steve Barker on September 12th, 2009
Congratulations to Nackawic town council for listening to your dog owners! There are plenty of other places in this country that could learn a thing or two from you.
At least they’re saying “maybe”
Written by Steve Barker on June 19th, 2009
Nackawic, a small New Brunswick town, says they are listening to residents’ objections and that they will consider undoing the breed-specific portion of their bylaw. I’m not holding my breath, but let’s see what happens.
For those of you who haven’t fled Ontario
Written by Steve Barker on June 15th, 2009
This was just posted on Facebook. Rallies in Toronto and Ottawa on Saturday June 20.
What’s it really like in Ontario?
Written by Steve Barker on January 20th, 2009
I originally wrote this article on the two year anniversary of the Ontario legislation, so that’s about a year and a half ago. Considering our fundraising efforts to get to the Supreme Court of Canada, I think it’s appropriate to re-use it now to try to give you some idea of what life is like for many dog owners in Ontario.
Thank you
Written by Steve Barker on January 16th, 2009
I think people are starting to understand what this is really about!
How much is your dog worth?
Written by Steve Barker on January 15th, 2009
How much is your dog worth? How much would you give to keep your dog as part of your family?
How about ONE DOLLAR?
Summary of Ontario committee presenters
Written by Steve Barker on November 7th, 2007
Caveat’s earlier article quoting from the Bill 132 clause-by-clause committee meeting encouraged me to go back and look at some of the data I collected during that time. Here’s a summary of what types of people presented at the four days of hearings and whether they were for or against the Bill.102 deputants (presenters) testified [...]
Their minds were made up!
Written by Steve Barker on November 7th, 2007
If you want proof that the mind of the Ontario government was made up BEFORE the Bill 132 committee hearings, you need look no further than these comments by Conservative MPP Joe Tascona and NDP MPP Peter Kormos, in opposition to the Bill.Any rational, logical person could not listen to what these two men had [...]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!
Written by Steve Barker on October 10th, 2007
As the clock clicked over to 12:00 AM, October 11, I found myself sitting in front of the TV, watching the final numbers roll in from the Ontario election. Probably the worst birthday present I’ve received in my life. Liberals 71 seats 42.12% popular vote PC 26 seats 31.55% popular vote NDP 10 seats 16.95% [...]
VOTE TODAY
Written by Steve Barker on October 10th, 2007
VOTE TODAY! Today, YOU can make a difference. YOU can change the lives of thousands of dog owners and save the lives of thousands of dogs in Ontario.To do this, you MUST: 1. VOTE If you don’t vote, don’t complain later about what you get. I hope that every dog owner in this province, not [...]
AN "A TO Z" ELECTION TALE
Written by Steve Barker on October 9th, 2007
Once upon a time, in a province called Ontario, a man named Dalton McGuinty wanted to become premier so badly that he made many promises. He said he would not raise taxes. He promised to close the dirty coal-burning plants. He would help autistic children, relieve gridlock problems and help immigrants have their qualifications recognized [...]
That’s not true. That’s not true.
Written by Steve Barker on October 3rd, 2007
Dalton McGuinty completely ignores a terminally ill cancer patient at a hospital in Ottawa. Click here if you can’t see the video. How about these instead? “Dalton, you promised to close the coal plants” – That’s not true. That’s not true. “Dalton, you promised not to raise taxes” – That’s not true. That’s not true. [...]
Miakoda’s dead
Written by Steve Barker on September 24th, 2007
I received this letter today from East Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Please read and act. Miakoda’s dead. My baby. My pride & joy. Cole’s best friend…….is dead. All because of some irresponsible *******. I’ll got into more detail later, but what happened was the temp outside was nice, all the neighbors were out working the yards [...]
Ontario: There’s no place like this!
Written by Steve Barker on September 13th, 2007
I’m one of the lucky ones (I guess).I’ve already decided that my dogs could be identified as “pit bulls” by Animal Control officers in Ontario, I’ve been on television, on radio, in the newspapers, and out at public events with them. I’ve licensed them with my city as “pit bull terriers” (their words, not mine). [...]
Important data for Ontario residents
Written by Steve Barker on September 13th, 2007
Wag the Dog has published some very important data related to the upcoming Ontario election.The first tells you how all Members of Provincial Parliament voted on Bill 132 (the Dog Owners’ Liability Act), a piece of legislation that has caused the deaths of thousands of dogs and violated the constitutional rights of hundreds of thousands [...]
How will you shout from your lawn or your car?
Written by Steve Barker on September 10th, 2007
Recently, some dog legislation group members were talking about slogans to put on lawn signs, bumper stickers, dog jackets, window decals, etc, against the Ontario Liberal party and in favour of one of the other major parties (PC Progressive Conservatives or NDP New Democratic Party). Here are just a few of the suggestions. AT THE [...]