The Globe and Mail’s western bureau has usually ranked ahead of Postmedia newspapers in its coverage of British Columbia politics although that is like winning a $500 claiming race in which the […]
February 17, Global’s News Hour showed an example of how real reporting gives way to messaging with another purpose. Brian Coxford, who usually handles the infomercials within Global’s newscasts, spent moments near […]
When Egyptian people rose against the ruling order, government response shut down the internet and cell phone networks. Nine Internet Service Providers (ISPs) out of ten were affected. Noor Data Networks was […]
CTV and The Globe and Mail Had Documents in Advance of Hearing .
In Alibi for Ignorance, I quoted Will McMartin, one of BC’s few political journalists worthy of respect: “The paucity of comment [over increased public debt] is in stark contrast to the 1990s […]
As protests targeting Hosni Mubarak`s regime mounted, broadcaster Bill Good said it was wrong for bloggers to babble about political corruption in British Columbia because wrongdoing in Egypt was so much worse. In […]
Newspapers Canada, an industry association, states high minded principles. “A free press is essential to our democratic society. It enables readers to . . . make informed judgments on the issues and ideas […]
Succinct comments from a few of BC’s mainstream pundits indicate that Adrian Dix is the NDP leadership candidate who most worries their cohorts, the BC Liberals. In politics, little time is wasted […]
G. West is always good for logical and consistent comments. This one seems to me worth serious thought since it applies broadly. The original statement was at The Tyee as a response […]
On an earlier article Ole left a comment that ended: …If only more people would become engaged, but sadly I look around at an ocean of apathy. Blogs like this and online magazines […]
Ten days ago, I offered Twit, piled higher and deeper in which I took a shot or three at the Global TV news operation. My blog indicated that in the Kash Heed […]
Though the mills of God grind slowly, Yet they grind exceeding small; Though with patience he stands waiting, With exactness grinds he all. (von Logau / Longfellow) Most devout folk, even dedicated agnostics, […]
Rafe Mair, writing at The Common Sense Canadian, has a great analysis of BC politics. Follow the link to read the whole article; there is more than these highlights. “Let’s start with […]
Vaughn Palmer remains respected by many of his colleagues in the mainstream media. At times though, I wonder if he stood too long near the mosh pit at an early eighties Motörhead […]
It is no surprise to anyone but Monday, Adrian Dix entered the BC NDP leadership race. He is a strong candidate, probably the one that most worries BC Liberals. Their strategy, demonstrated […]
After looking at the Globe and Mail headlines this morning, I planned to write about Sean Holman’s contribution. However, Ian Reid at The Real Story beat me to the keyboard. Reid makes the […]
Good reading this weekend at The Legislature Raids. BC Mary had linked to an article at In-Sights. and reader Skookum1, left a comment at TLR that included this: …Instead of complaining about the cost of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.”
Job Displacement? Can’t be stopped. It's just inevitable. Translated as: Let’s see how bad it can get first then talk…
To halt the spread of homelessness as a top housing priority few things matter more than affordability. What does matter…
On the subject of Wealth Extraction... Has BC Hydro Chair Mr. Clark studied info comparable to this video? Should Hydro…
Renewed interest in “interest”? https://ellenbrown.com/2025/11/04/how-a-fed-overhaul-could-eliminate-the-federal-debt-crisis-part-ii-curbing-fed-independence/ Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying that compound interest is “the most powerful force…
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This Just In https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/general/microsoft-to-use-2-8-million-gallons-of-lake-michigan-water-in-2026-for-mt-pleasant-project/ar-AA1ML7Mw Too bad about Lake Michigan. Where did you say hundred of thousands of gallons of data…