A reader pointed us to a recent BBC News report about a British politician convicted of financial fraud. Please compare this legal action to outrageous conduct witnessed in the Basi Virk trial […]
Norm Farrell
Gwen and I raised three adult children in North Vancouver. Each lives in this community, as do our seven grandchildren. Before retirement, I worked in accounting and small business management. Since 2009, I have published commentary about public issues at IN-SIGHTS.CA.
Justice denied
A reader pointed us to a recent BBC News report about a British politician convicted of financial fraud. Please compare this legal action to outrageous conduct witnessed in the Basi Virk trial […]
Canadian Taxpayer Federation’s selective vision
A week ago, the Canadian Taxpayer Federation (CTF) was issuing alarmist press releases across Canada, claiming that taxes and medical premiums were rising dramatically in 2011. In this region, they claimed that […]
He can’t hide his lyin’ eyes
In March 2010, Finance Minister Colin Hansen issued a three-year service plan and Ministerial Accountability Statement. In it, he makes various assertions. One is a forecast that 2010 Public Accounts will be […]
They might be giants
Dave Lundy, commenting at theleftcoast.ca, leaves his view of early entrants to the NDP leadership race: “So let me get this straight, the first 3 candidates for the leadership of the opposition, […]
Maybe we need political prisoners in Canada
Read more at CBC, Senator charged with fraud still spending “A senator charged with fraud and banned from sitting in the upper chamber since 2007 continues to charge taxpayers more than $10,000 […]
What’s a little crime among friends and associates
Liberal leadership candidates, especially Mike de Jong and Christy Clark, do not see evidence or indicators of wrongdoing in the sale of BC Rail and they are untroubled by bribery and corruption […]
Mike de Jong deserves a new job, now
Sometimes Ian Mulgrew mails in a shoddy effort: on Basi/Virk, for example. Other times he is thoughtful, incisive and on target: Dsziekanski and the RCMP, for example. Today Mulgrew is on track. I […]
Time to evacuate Arkansas?
You know about coal miners and canaries. Life for a bird in a coal mine might be short but it could be meaningful. Being sensitive to poisonous gases, canaries warn of dangerous […]
Industry mining cash with HST remissions and record high prices
Remember when the BC Liberals told us that industry, saving billions through elimination of provincial sales tax, would pass along price savings to consumers. Guess what? The mining industry has never done […]
Rewarding work, if you can get it and keep your day job – Rerun
I rerun this piece again because a month has passed and I’ve heard nothing from Elections BC nor has the NDP Official Opposition replied to my request for comment about Mr. James […]
The Vancouver Sun and the CTF response, part 1
I emailed writers and editors of the Vancouver Sun, reiterating the claim of inaccurate reporting made in my article Never let facts affect the issue. I received a preliminary answer today and […]
Never let facts affect the message – Updated
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation, is a ‘citizens’ group that advocates for lower taxes. In reality, it is another part of the right wing movement to defund government, privatize public services and eliminate […]
Yes Mr. Hansen, but . . . ( A rerun to keep our memories fresh)
Colin Hansen made a May 31 appearance on a question and answer forum conducted by the Globe and Mail. Hansen again complained that opponents were spreading misinformation about HST and Hansen then […]
Coming to terms with everything
Ebert wrote about loneliness. Not romantic solitude or short-lived absence of friends but the withering emptiness of life untouched by loving companions. Ebert believes that lonely people have an affinity for the Internet although he warns it can be like, “Someone who deprives you of solitude without providing you with companionship.”
The USA’s year in crazy
Now in its 16th year, online publication Salon covers wide ranging topics but examines politics and social issues with a liberal or progressive point of view. Salon publishes stories on culture, lifestyle, technology and […]
Perhaps this comes from mice while cats are away
Editors of North Shore News, a free community paper owned by Postmedia Network Inc., finally paid close attention to the Basi/Virk BC Rail scandal December 26. This is an editorial that opens: […]
Again, the non-story that mainstream media ignores
Remember when Dave Crebo, the PABster speaking for the Ministry of Transportation, insisted to Laila Yuile we pay no shadow tolls to ease the passage of snow bunnies headed for Whistler? I am […]
Beginnings have many parents, endings rather few
I don’t review community newspapers throughout the province but I would be willing to bet this scenario is repeated in all regions. Grand openings, ribbon cuttings, rubber chicken dinners, charity fundraisers and […]
Get ready for another spin cycle – updated
Angus Reid showed BC Liberals and NDP tied in voter support, each with 36% decided and leaners. That survey was conducted December 7 to 8th. In a poll released December 15, Mustel Group measured […]
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