Category Archives: Ottawa

An Open Letter To All The Federal Liberal Leadership Candidates of 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by russellbarth

(David Bertschi, Martin Cauchon, Deborah Coyne, Marc Garneau, Martha Hall Findlay, Karen McCrimmon, Joyce Murray, George Takach, & Justin Trudeau) I would like to preface this by saying that you can probably count on my vote in the next federal … Continue reading →

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Transcript Of My Interview With The Organizers of Ottawa’s 420-2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by russellbarth

April 20th, 2012 saw the largest congregation of pot smokers ever assembled on the front lawn of Ottawa’s Parliament Hill – over 5500 people. But how did this come about? I discussed it with two of the organizers – Graham Kitmer … Continue reading →

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Jesus Visits Ottawa’s Pride Parade, 2012

Posted on August 28, 2012 by russellbarth

So, with last year’s Jesus prank going so well, we decided to re-stage it. I gotta tell you, my wife Christine Lowe is an incredible woman. Not only is she risking a seizure 24/7 (they come on spontaneously, totally without warning), and … Continue reading →

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