I’ve been arguing here about the need for improved police oversight and accountability. Despite leading all provinces of Canada in in-custody deaths, British Columbia has de-emphasized reform. Talks for renewal of the […]
Homicide by cop
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.
Bute Inlet report
Bute Inlet is part of British Columbia’s almost unspoiled coastal wilderness, about 200 km north of Vancouver. In my teen years, as a Powell River resident, it was a dream to set […]
Rich Canadians staking claim to largest share of growth in history
“The time has come,” the Walrus said,“To talk of many things:Of shoes–and ships–and sealing-wax–Of cabbages–and kings–And why the sea is boiling hot–And whether pigs have wings.” The Walrus and The Carpenter by […]
Worthy of your support
I commend the British Columbia Civil Rights Association to all who care about justice, civil rights and institutional accountability. The organization is supported by members, donors and foundations such as the the […]
That Smyth guy, what a kidder!
Postmedia columnist Mikael Smyth fits the CKNW political agenda quite seamlessly. This is part of his objective, non-partisan commentary, just before the 1:00 pm news break, November 29: Carole James, as an […]
Sometimes they deserve vitriolic attacks
Last August, Acting Chief Electoral Officer Craig James sniveled: I have been frankly saddened by the vitriolic attacks that I and my office have been subjected to in the past week. Complaints should […]
One coin has two sides
We read reports describing how the NDP is funding party president Moe Sihota’s stipend with contributions from unions, particularly two large ones in BC: CUPE and USW. It is news, though neither major […]
Alex Pareene, next time say what you mean . . .
I have written occasional criticism of mainstream media masters but never quite like this one. I have had the opinion that, as a political analyst, George Will makes a good baseball writer. […]
Is Canada’s legal system worthy of respect
If lawyers, courts or the Attorney General had regard for public education about their mystic world, they would emerge from warm sinecures to explain how our justice system works, if indeed it […]
Police reform in British Columbia is stalled
The Harper Government removed Paul Kennedy from leadership of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP and replaced him with a real estate lawyer and political operative who has no police management […]
This is about trolls, not tolls
Troll: One who posts a deliberately provocative message with the intention of causing disruption and argument. I noted an example Monday. It is a contribution from a former professional columnist who took […]
Our little blog world
Having forsaken home delivered newspapers, I rely on on a web connection to supply news and information. Books are treasured in our house but even a half ton of those can be […]
HST and lower prices
When BC Liberals decided that HST was the single best reward they could offer big business, they relied on loyalists such as the Fraser Institute and the BC Business Council for ringing […]
Shadows hang over the Sea-to-Sky Highway
Mark Hume of the Globe and Mail paid attention to Laila Yuile’s “Shadow Tolls” story and the Globe online provides for an interesting and relatively unmoderated discussion. The PAB-bots are quick to […]
The public needs a pledge
Harvey Oberfeld, journalist with unquestionable credentials. sends a message to Victoria, “If You Really Love B.C., Gordon, Go Now! At the very least, Gordon Campbell and all BC Liberals should read Harvey’s words. ‘A […]
It’s not news until the MSM says it’s news
Fellow ‘Wingnut’ blogger Laila Yuile has been demonstrating the government’s secret payment of shadow tolls on the Sea to Sky Highway, and probably other transportation projects. The BC Liberals tried to brush […]
Pernicious solar flare
Sun Stenographer Jonathan Fowlie provides Campbell absent when Bill Bennett given the axe: “Premier Gordon Campbell was absent from the cabinet room this morning when Bill Bennett was asked to step down as energy minister, The Vancouver […]
It is what it is
Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer’s Wednesday piece quoted from a leaked transcript of a September conference call involving the NDP’s provincial executive. The politicos were discussing recall strategy, among other things. No wonder […]
Report Bill Bennett’s criticism? Not if it were business as usual.
Today, the media is full of reports criticizing Gordon Campbell’s management style. Ex-Mining Minister Bill Bennett spoke bluntly and directly, stating his belief that Campbell has driven good people away, running an undemocratic government […]
Campbell’s style: bullying and disrespect
Today, Bill Bennett publicly confirmed a fact that many observers and commentators have known for years. In Bennett’s words, “Gordon Campbell is not a nice person. He has a terrible temper.” He went on […]
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