by Rob Cottingham | Jan 20, 2006 | Politics, Technology
Here are two clever new uses of Google Maps: Pollstr uses polling data and the 2004 election results to project seat-by-seat outcomes in the Canadian federal election. The site then creates a map of Canada, showing the results with the icons for the victorious party... by Rob Cottingham | Jan 19, 2006 | Blogging, Communicating, Politics, Technology
Via Mark on Media, Rob Hyndman gives you the rundown on the Sam Bulte affair – from Michael Geist’s initial post, through coverage in the mainstream media and interest from other campaigns, to Joey deVilla’s relentless multimedia campaign – and makes a... by Rob Cottingham | Jan 19, 2006 | Politics
See, the problem with campaigning as a saviour of the environment is that, sooner or later, you run into someone who’s actually seen it… in this case, Derek Miller: George Drazenovic is the Conservative candidate in Burnaby-Douglas, the Canadian electoral... by Rob Cottingham | Jan 17, 2006 | Blogging, Politics
Darren Barefoot is gathering the clans for drinks on election night, Jan. 23: Last week, I suggested that we have a little get-together to watch the election. After careful consideration, we’re going to meet at the Library Square Public House. Here are the details:... by Rob Cottingham | Jan 16, 2006 | Politics, Technology
This is cute: the NDP is giving you an alternative to the lawn sign. Web badges themselves aren’t especially new, but it’s always good to have an easy way for your supporters to show their partisan affiliation online. The really nifty little thing –... by Rob Cottingham | Jan 14, 2006 | Politics
And that day would be election day. From CTV.ca: The New Democrats are scratching their heads after the Liberals pledged Friday to create a $25 million “Heroes Fund,” for families of first responders killed in the line of duty. The NDP proposed a similar...