Fotheringham’s World: Harper’s clash with Ottawa press
An opinion piece traces Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s bid to curb Ottawa media power. It argues Central Canada insiders underestimate Prairie voters like Missus Bloggs of Moose Jaw, and portrays a rising clash over access and control of the press gallery, amid a dramatic public fracas and internal media politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliamentary Press Gallery
Ottawa
John Diefenbaker
Parliament Hill
Stephen Harper
Missus Bloggs
Moose Jaw
Lizy
Toronto
Alberta
Canada
Reform Party
Babes
McGill
Queen's
University of Toronto
Onawa
Montreal
CBC
Fort Dork
Harper
Central Canada
Chamberlain
Munich
Quebec
Press Gallery
Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery
PMO
Mhey
Star
Globe and Mail
CanWest
Don Newman
Sussex Drive
Boonies
Flat Prairie
Rideau Canal
Clown fear and the rise of coulrophobia explained
A personal essay explores coulrophobia the fear of clowns. It cites public figures like John Wayne Gacy and Lon Chaney and features Silly Billy a NYC based professional clown who rejects makeup. The piece notes Bestival on the Isle of Wight abandoned a clown themed plan and documents a sleepless fear for some individuals including Regina McCann a funeral home worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wayne Gacy
Pogo
Lon Chaney
Mister Chaney
David Kaye
Billy
New York City
Schnozz
Phyllis Diller
Britain
Bestival
Isle of Wight
Regina McCann
New York State
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