Radiation from Japan poses no health risk in BC
British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall today issued a statement reassuring British Columbians that there is no expected health risk from radiation at the Japanese nuclear power plant. “Based on present information, we do not expect any health risk following the nuclear reactor releases in Japan, nor is the consumption of potassium iodide […]
First Nations Summit congratulates Premier Clark: Encourage government to commit to new relationship with First Nations families
The First Nation Summit today congratulated Premier Christy Clark on her appointment and swearing in of her cabinet, and welcomed the appointment of Mary Polak as the new Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation. Premier Clark’s recognition of the importance of strengthening relationships and creating shared economic opportunities for BC’s First Nations was welcome news […]
Clark needs to halt Hydro’s job-killer as unemployment hits 8.8 per cent: BC Fed. of Labour
The BC Federation of Labour is calling on premier-designate Christy Clark to halt BC Hydro’s introduction of new hydro meters and to put the billion dollar investment in this unproven new technology under review by the BC Utilities Commission. “Putting the program on hold is a win-win for British Columbians,” said BC Federation of […]
NDP asks for passwords, encourages Big Brother image
Who’s advising the NDP? Vladimir Putin? It is amazing: just as more and more centre of the road uncommitted voters are thinking positively of the party as an alternative to the Liberals, the NDP moves to scare them away. Comrade Big Brother wants to know your social network passwords. Sure, right now, it’s only the […]
Fatalities dropping as result of new impaired driving law
The immediate penalties that impaired drivers face are the reason behind the early success of the Immediate Roadside Prohibition legislation, say the BC RCMP. “From October 2010 to January 2011 we’ve seen about a 40 per cent drop province-wide in alcohol related traffic fatalities, compared to the five year historical average,” said Superintendent Norm Gaumont, head […]
Distracted Driving Campaign catches thousands using hand held devices
The RCMP and the Integrated Road Safety Units from across BC announced they have caught over 3,000 people using electronic devices while driving during February’s Distracted Driving Campaign. “Last year, distracted driving was a contributing factor in 104 collision fatalities in British Columbia,” said RCMP superintendent Mike Diack, “E” Division Traffic Services. He said police […]
Christy Clark's first message: Families, prosperity and unity are her top priorities
By Paul Bucci Liberal leadership contender Christy Clark will become British Columbia’s next premier after winning the party’s top political job. Clark thanked all of her supporters in a gleeful victory speech. “We all have great reason to be proud,” she said. Clark used the speech to reach out directly to voters. “I want you to […]
Premier Christy Clark….Now, will the media please do their job?
There’s a really BIG difference between being an aspiring politician and being an elected one; and there’s a huge difference between being an aspiring premier and holding the office, especially when not elected to the post by the people. The people must therefore depend more than ever on the media to speak our concerns, raise our […]
“The incestuous relationship between government and big business thrives in the dark.” ~Jack Anderson
From the Fraser Surrey Docks press release: Fraser Surrey Docks was a fitting background for the official launch of the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR)project on Monday, January 12th 2009, which was attended by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Premier Gordon Campbell along with the provincial Minister of Transportation & Investment, Kevin Falcon, and federal International […]
The real story behind Liberal leadership contributions
The release of the preliminary contributors list for BC Liberal leadership candidates makes for an interesting read, but the most intriguing part goes well beyond the totals. Naturally, most of the media highlighted who has so far taken in the most: Kevin Flacon $708,000; Christy Clark $519,000; George Abbott $427,000; and, Mike De Jong […]
