Leaked documents from the offices of a party insider show that BC Liberals are developing a plan to streamline the province’s ‘antiquated’ system of graft. Profiteering, influence peddling and unethical practices are […]
Leaked documents
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.
Entitled aristocracies
In the world I want, the public service ethos includes accountability, trust, probity and equity. This is not merely a naive dream because, in practical terms, the qualities are essential to continuation […]
More Afghanistan, more of the same
I can’t improve on the reporting of ProPublica so click on the link and read Frustration Abounds With Afghan Army, Police Force.
Evolution of policing
It is interesting to consider the evolution of surveillance capabilities available to police. Within one person’s lifespan, authorities moved from no-tech to high-tech. In the 20th century’s first half, police depended on […]
An odd coincidence, or ?
From the Vancouver Province, March 23, 2010: Orion Hutchinson was impaired when he was killed in a collision with an allegedly impaired off-duty Mountie, a coroners report revealed yesterday. The 21-year-old motorcyclist […]
Judge for yourself
Read also Multiple Offenders from March 11. An extensive audit of the Victoria Police revealed: One of the findings – noted as an area of “key concern” – was that 13 officers […]
Justice is blind . . . to abuses
Attorney General Mike de Jong expressed concern about “. . . a growing disconnect between the justice system and the people.” No doubt, he is talking about citizen discomfort over his own […]
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Vancouver Police Deputy Chief Steve Sweeney covets electronic cameras used for Olympic security. Mayor Gregor Robinson says that City Council has no appetite to keep the devices. However, they might as well […]
Tax cheats paying up, or not
According to the Globe and Mail, Canada Revenue Agency can: already boast that it has unearthed six times more offshore income, $600-million, this year than last thanks to a wave of international […]
Let’s make a deal
Capital Regional District must decide which door to open. Door number 1, pay $1.65 billion Door number 2, pay $2.03 billion Door number 3, pay $2.36 billion The province ordered the CRD […]
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Privatizing the wilderness
From the Powell River Peak: . . . one road that was supposed to remain passable to ATVs is now impassable, according to the president of Powell River ATV Club, Dave Hodgins. […]
BC criminal prosecution earns failing grade
I am left wondering what the Criminal Justice Branch does with its time when it takes four years to charge an individual who apparently is the sole person responsible for loss of […]
Our wheels of ‘justice’ turn slowly
MV Queen of the North is in the news again. Examination of its sinking soon enters the fifth year, with little known that was not immediately apparent. After years of judicial consideration, […]
Multiple offenders
Police chief Jamie Graham and his boys are in the news again for accusations of assault. This time in Victoria. Two constables, Brent Keleher and Ryan Young, are charged with assaulting prisoners […]
Words may lie, actions do not
Two BC journalists provide information in their blogs that demonstrate the ethics and humanity of the BC Liberal Party. From Paul Wilcocks, Paying Attention, Health care cuts for disabled cost us all: […]
Surprise, surprise
Jack Mintz, former head of the CD Howe Institute – Ontario’s version of the Fraser Institute – was hired by Gordon Campbell to consider the subject deeply and give an independent and […]
When gatekeepers hold the gates open
If In-Sights achieves one positive thing, that will be encouragement of readers’ support of Alexandra Morton. I don’t know the woman personally and never met her. But, I admire her because for […]
AAAGH!!!
The Campbell crowd—they don’t qualify to be called Liberals—is willing to chop programs and degrade services to people. However, they still enjoy spending, provided monumental schemes are involved. If Peter Kiewit Sons […]
Nincompoops gather to rant, dress unknown
For NDP reaction to the BC Budget, I joined other bloggers in a conference call with finance critic Bruce Ralston. This is the second time I’ve participated in a Ralston conference for […]
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