Ben Atkinson, PhD
@benatkinsonphd.bsky.social
PhD Economics with 25+ years experience in public, private, and academic sectors. Expertise in International Economics and Industrial Organization, including transportation and retail gasoline pricing. Proud Calgarian and life-long lover of rock n' roll.
The biggest loser of this policy change will be “Pizza Pizza”, as its logo will no longer be prominently displayed in “pizza delivery” videos! ;-)
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Tristin Hopper: "Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC" nationalpost.com/opinion/porn...
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Tristin Hopper: "Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC" nationalpost.com/opinion/porn...
Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC
“Adult programming will not be certified as Canadian programs,” according to new guidelines from the CRTC.
nationalpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
The biggest loser of this policy change will be “Pizza Pizza”, as its logo will no longer be prominently displayed in “pizza delivery” videos! ;-)
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Tristin Hopper: "Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC" nationalpost.com/opinion/porn...
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Tristin Hopper: "Porn no longer subject to Canadian content quotas, says CRTC" nationalpost.com/opinion/porn...
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The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
Several ICE Agents Horribly Disemboweled During Attempt to Deport GWAR Back to Scumdoggia thehardtimes.net/music/severa...
Several ICE Agents Horribly Disemboweled During Attempt to Deport GWAR Back to Scumdoggia
Several ICE agents had their internal organs forcibly removed during a recent raid on “The Slave Pit,” home of the extraterrestrial rock band GWAR.
thehardtimes.net
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Several ICE Agents Horribly Disemboweled During Attempt to Deport GWAR Back to Scumdoggia thehardtimes.net/music/severa...
Graeme MacKay: Submit or suffer www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
Graeme MacKay: Submit or suffer
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November 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Graeme MacKay: Submit or suffer www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
"Nardwaur is, after all, not a persona he turns off. He’s just being himself." www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
How interviewer Nardwuar rose from Canadian cult hero to global phenomenon
The Vancouver native used to sneak around to score interviews. Now, A-listers seek him out
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"Nardwaur is, after all, not a persona he turns off. He’s just being himself." www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
I attended this event and I loved it! Mark Parsons was a big highlight, as was Andrew Coyne. www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/202...
2026 Economic Outlook: Diversification and innovation chart Calgary’s path through global turbulence | Calgary Economic
Global uncertainty, shifting trade dynamics and domestic policy pressures are top of mind for Calgary’s business community heading into next year. At 2026 Economic Outlook, hosted by Calgary Economic ...
www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I attended this event and I loved it! Mark Parsons was a big highlight, as was Andrew Coyne. www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/newsroom/202...
Eddie Van Halen always had the greatest smile! www.guitarworld.com/artists/guit...
“He plays that amazing lead, and I'm like two feet from him. Can you get a better private concert with Van Halen, anywhere, ever?”: Charlie Sheen reveals the real story behind Eddie Van Halen’s legend...
The long-running sitcom featured a rotating roster of A-list cameos, including Elvis Costello, Steven Tyler, ZZ Top, but EVH ...
www.guitarworld.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Eddie Van Halen always had the greatest smile! www.guitarworld.com/artists/guit...
U.S. ambassador resents meddling in foreign electoral politics, but Trump doesn't seem to mind doing so www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
ANALYSIS | Pete Hoekstra, if you're listening: 5 times Trump meddled abroad | CBC News
Pete Hoekstra accused Canada of interfering in electoral politics south in the U.S. Wednesday night at an event in Ottawa. It was an interesting perspective given that the man who nominated him for a ...
www.cbc.ca
November 20, 2025 at 7:09 PM
U.S. ambassador resents meddling in foreign electoral politics, but Trump doesn't seem to mind doing so www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
When is our government going to send this jack ass home??? globalnews.ca/news/1153333...
U.S. envoy warns Canada to ‘seriously consider’ avoiding anti-tariff ads | Globalnews.ca
Ambassador Pete Hoekstra took aim at the Ontario government-funded ad campaign that aired in the U.S., saying the timing of the ads amounted to political interference.
globalnews.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
When is our government going to send this jack ass home??? globalnews.ca/news/1153333...
The apparent implication that smoking is comparable to beheadings and impalement is amusing. faroutmagazine.co.uk/three-things...
The only three Disney rules that all filmmakers must follow
There are three things that filmmakers aren't allowed to put in Disney movies, which David Lowery learned when he made 'Pete's Dragon', including smoking.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The apparent implication that smoking is comparable to beheadings and impalement is amusing. faroutmagazine.co.uk/three-things...
Neighbour indicted for murder of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss faroutmagazine.co.uk/man-indicted...
Man indicted for murdering 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss
A Texas man, who was also a neighbour, has been indicted for murdering 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss outside his home on June 1st, 2025.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Neighbour indicted for murder of ‘King of the Hill’ actor Jonathan Joss faroutmagazine.co.uk/man-indicted...
"Essentially, they were the Nickelback of the 1980s. They had just enough of a bad-boy image that kids liked them, but not enough that parents wouldn’t let you buy their records. They were a Nerf version of heavy rock music." www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/fea...
They Were the Nickelback of the 1980s: However, One of Their Albums Pushed Heavier Music Into the Mainstream
Love them or hate them, they were important.
www.ultimate-guitar.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Essentially, they were the Nickelback of the 1980s. They had just enough of a bad-boy image that kids liked them, but not enough that parents wouldn’t let you buy their records. They were a Nerf version of heavy rock music." www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/fea...
"Frank Bello was standing next to me, and he turns to me and he says, 'I can't wait to watch you.' I'm like, 'Dude, I'm really nervous.' And he's like, 'No, you're Jake E. Lee. You could go up there and fart and we'd applaud.' That made me feel okay." www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general...
The Guitarist Who Made Jake E. Lee Tense Up At Sabbath's Final Show: 'I Actually Got Nervous, Which I Never Do'
'I just… It's not in my nature to get nervous. What's going to happen is going to happen. Worrying about it doesn't do anything. But…'
www.ultimate-guitar.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"Frank Bello was standing next to me, and he turns to me and he says, 'I can't wait to watch you.' I'm like, 'Dude, I'm really nervous.' And he's like, 'No, you're Jake E. Lee. You could go up there and fart and we'd applaud.' That made me feel okay." www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general...
“This is an edited excerpt from 'Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China’s Secret War Against Canada'. The author, Dennis Molinaro, is a former national security analyst and policy adviser for the Canadian federal government.” www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Did China target Pierre Trudeau with foreign interference? A new book explores the evidence
Read an excerpt from Dennis Molinaro’s book Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China’s Secret War Against Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 PM
“This is an edited excerpt from 'Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China’s Secret War Against Canada'. The author, Dennis Molinaro, is a former national security analyst and policy adviser for the Canadian federal government.” www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
"QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in production today on a new advertisement meant to play on U.S. television that sees former President Ronald Reagan point out how he, like most people, thought pedophilia was bad." www.thebeaverton.com/2025/11/doug...
Doug Ford to produce ad where Reagan says that pedophilia is bad - The Beaverton
QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in production today on a new advertisement meant to play on U.S. television that sees former President Ronald Reagan point out how he, like most people, tho...
www.thebeaverton.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"QUEEN’S PARK – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is in production today on a new advertisement meant to play on U.S. television that sees former President Ronald Reagan point out how he, like most people, thought pedophilia was bad." www.thebeaverton.com/2025/11/doug...
I love reading news on old papers. This one is from my hometown of Acton, Ontario. www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=848853604496466&set=a.152390007476166
November 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I love reading news on old papers. This one is from my hometown of Acton, Ontario. www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=848853604496466&set=a.152390007476166
StubHub and Viagogo among companies being investigated by UK business regulator faroutmagazine.co.uk/stubhub-viag...
StubHub and Viagogo investigated by UK business watchdog
Ticket reselling sites StubHub and Viagogo are currently under investigation from the UK business watchdog over the way it enforces additional fees.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
StubHub and Viagogo among companies being investigated by UK business regulator faroutmagazine.co.uk/stubhub-viag...
As a Conservative, I Will Be Leaving NYC and Moving to the Riyadh Comedy Festival thehardtimes.net/blog/as-a-co...
As a Conservative, I Will Be Leaving NYC and Moving to the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Well New York City, you’ve had a good run, but it’s clearly over. The “people” (liberals) have spoken, and Zohran Mamdani will soon be sworn in as mayor. Like any proud NYC conservative male, I’m jump...
thehardtimes.net
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
As a Conservative, I Will Be Leaving NYC and Moving to the Riyadh Comedy Festival thehardtimes.net/blog/as-a-co...
ICE Agent Tries to Impress Women by Showing Scar From Injury Sustained While Tackling Child thehardtimes.net/culture/ice-...
ICE Agent Tries to Impress Women by Showing Scar From Injury Sustained While Tackling Child
ICE agent Wayne Almeida attempted to pick up women at a local bar by showing off his dubious scars.
thehardtimes.net
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
ICE Agent Tries to Impress Women by Showing Scar From Injury Sustained While Tackling Child thehardtimes.net/culture/ice-...
"May says she'll vote yes on budget after PM commits to Paris climate targets" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
May says she'll vote yes on budget after PM commits to Paris climate targets
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she will support Budget 2025 after receiving confirmation of Canada’s commitment to climate targets as laid out in the Paris agreement from Prime Minister Mark Ca...
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
"May says she'll vote yes on budget after PM commits to Paris climate targets" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
"Why some renters are avoiding new builds" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Why some renters are avoiding new builds
Whether it's the lack of rent control or impractical floor plans, some Toronto renters say they're swearing off new buildings. Naama Weingarten has more on why they say new isn't always better.
www.cbc.ca
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Why some renters are avoiding new builds" www.cbc.ca/player/play/...
Theo Moudakis: More Trump tariffs www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
Theo Moudakis: More Trump tariffs
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November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Theo Moudakis: More Trump tariffs www.thestar.com/opinion/edit...
Trump Suddenly Doesn’t Want To Make a Big Deal About Someone’s Emails thehardtimes.net/breaking/tru...
Trump Suddenly Doesn’t Want To Make a Big Deal About Someone’s Emails
WASHINGTON — In light of recently released emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell that mention Donald Trump by name, in what some are calling a reversal of past policy, Trump has posted ...
thehardtimes.net
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Trump Suddenly Doesn’t Want To Make a Big Deal About Someone’s Emails thehardtimes.net/breaking/tru...
“Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Pan, Bambi, Popeye, Mickey AND Minnie Mouse... the public domain wave shows no signs of stopping down, with Betty Boop the latest beloved cartoon character to be put through the horror wringer with BOOP.“ www.fangoria.com/betty-boop-h...
Betty Boop Is The Next Cartoon Classic To Get Her Own Horror Movie
The public domain wave continues, with Betty Boop the latest cartoon classic to get her own bloody horror movie.
www.fangoria.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“Winnie-the-Pooh, Peter Pan, Bambi, Popeye, Mickey AND Minnie Mouse... the public domain wave shows no signs of stopping down, with Betty Boop the latest beloved cartoon character to be put through the horror wringer with BOOP.“ www.fangoria.com/betty-boop-h...