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Fallacies of “One Project, One Review” Logic
Guest blog by Independent BC MLA Bob Simpson The federal government’s rationale for streamlining the environmental review process is based on fallacious arguments about the certainty that’s needed for ...
The Vancouver No Tankers rally in pictures
On March 26, more than 2,000 people came together for the No Tankers: Our Coast, Our Decision rally in Vancouver. These photos capture some of the spirit of the ...
Questions Answered, Part 2
I understand a strong economy and the positive attributes that it brings to our society and social programs in terms of taxes. That being said, I really appreciate the ...
B.C. opposition to oil supertankers outweighs support 3:1
In the same week the federal government announced it intends to chop the review of Enbridge’s pipeline and supertanker proposal, new polling showed opposition to oil supertankers in B.C.’s ...
When Oil and Water Mix
The Macdonald Laurier Institute, a Canadian policy think tank, released a report today ominously titled “When Oil and Water Mix,” in which three essays essentially argue that oil tankers ...
The legacy of two legendary activists
British Columbia became poorer when legendary activists Art Loring and Jim Green died within weeks of one another in February. These two courageous men dramatically changed the course of ...
Your questions answered
Wow, we were blown away by your response to our call for questions in last month’s edition of e-news. You asked so many great questions that we’ve had to ...
Med student donates scholarship money
This note from Kathryn Wills caught our attention early this year and really inspired us: Apparently, I am a radical. I am a Canadian, a proud B.C. resident and ...
Harper’s Big Bad Wolf tactics no fairy tale
My daughter loves fairy tales, particularly the Three Little Pigs. You know how it goes: the Big, Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and threatens to blow down the houses ...