Oct 13
I read an interesting story in the Gulf News today- The Beginning Of A Great Game In Afghanistan. The article discusses how “regional states (are) busy carving out their respective spheres of influence.” Basically, everyone is fighting for their slice of the pie. It’s an interesting story, and has some parallels with what’s happening in Canada- …
Aug 09
I’ve just finished listening to Bob Mackin’s excellent story about the BC Rail scandal that was posted on CKNW’s website yesterday. Right when I’m finished, I came across Shirley Bond’s announcement that the Province of BC wants to convene a panel on the potential of Internet Voting. My first reaction to this story was that …
Jul 29
The Enbridge pipeline is a hot topic these days. Like most big issues, it is representative of the divide between Canada’s left and right. The left are against the pipeline due to environmental concerns, and the right have been promoting the pipeline because of its economic benefits. As usual with the left/right paradigm, the debate has become …
Jun 12
You’ve probably heard by now that David Eby is busy trying to establish a foothold for the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) up north. I first heard of this when I published my story Civil Liberties Czar Endures Cheap Airport Wine! Obviously, this man is no saint. (regardless that Lorraine “Raincoaster” Murphy thinks he is @MotherTheresaBC) Well, …
May 27
And, who is this woman, and where did she come from? She seemed to be rather elusive when asked…
May 08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxUKavQm6yU?rel=0 Christy Clark takes a Martha Stewart makeover view on pipelines & oil tankers in BC waters…
May 08
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxUKavQm6yU?rel=0 Christy Clark takes a Martha Stewart makeover view on pipelines & oil tankers in BC waters…