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 […]
Guidelines are for regular folks
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond is my nomination for the bravest public servant in BC. To do her important work, she asked for a budget increase for 2011 that would fund 5 additional positions […]
One segment of the economy is growing quickly
http://rafeonline.com/2010/08/cartoon-by-gerry-hummel-2/ BC leads Canada in striving for an economy based on inequality but, at least poverty mostly affects the poor and minorities, not the rest of us. Also, read Northern Insights’ Striking […]
Blog Borg Collective: CIBC Historical Effective Prime Rate, another nail in the coffin of the BC Rail trial
Blog Borg Collective: CIBC Historical Effective Prime Rate, another nail in the coffin of the BC Rail trial Subtle but important evidence, worth repeating. This does not come from the Public Affairs […]
Wood carver John Williams, R.I.P.
Seven seconds to the death of a deaf wood carver River Otter Rustics Globe and Mail report The Aboriginal Multi-Media Society
Think media is bad now, wait until the CBC is crushed
New Style Public Broadcasting FRIENDS of Canadian Broadcasting, a volunteer group, advocates for Canadian content in radio and TV broadcasting. The group is worried about the Harper Government’s intentions. Rightly so. Commercial broadcasters […]
More wealthcare – helping Mr. Rogers to $10 billion
From the Globe and Mail, Maclean’s no longer worthy of public funding, says Senator: “A Canadian senator is asking the federal government to revoke federal subsidies to Maclean’s magazine over an article […]
Et tu, Corky?
Rafe Mair puts out a few opinions on leadership candidates. His suggestion of Corky Evans as a possibility is particularly interesting for two reasons. Corky and Rafe spent time together recently and […]
Wealthcare for welfare bums
Bill Good is selling another load of codswallop today on CKNW. Something about the British Columbia film industry and HST being inseparable. Don’t believe it. Film and video production in BC has […]
Radical, dude!
When politicians do not want to answer specific questions, they are taught to change the subject. Mike De Jong in particular wants the subjects to stay away, far away, from examinations of […]
A minor point but one confirmed by other sources
When assessing validity of Basi’s memos, a person should test the small details. I barely started reading and one confirmation was clear. Dave Basi wrote in an October 6, 2003 file memo […]
Any truthseekers at Postmedia Network?
Make your way to the website of Alex G. Tsakumis where he is beginning a reveal of insider records written during the Gordon Campbell Government’s sale of BC Rail. Tsakumis sees unmistakable […]
in-sights.ca 
Mr. Edwardson, Not that there’s any reason to suspect that what appears in commercial print is “managed” but it’s a…