Posts from ‘In Depth’ - Page 13
Subsidies and the whacky world of BC politics
Yesterday, we described how Energy Minister Richard Neufeld and his BC Liberal colleagues attacked NDP small business critic Gregor Robertson, the MLA from Vancouver-Fairview, for questioning the over $242.5 ...
Subsidies drive the BC government’s energy plans
Summer is usually a fairly tranquil time in BC politics as people enjoy the sun and time away with family and friends. This summer however, the BC government has ...
Coalbed methane alarm in Bulkley Valley
By a member of Citizens Concerned About CoalBed Methane An old farmer saying cautions against buying “a pig in a poke.” Itsorigin dates back to when market traders would ...
Democracy at risk – Inaccurate financial reports not sanctioned
Democracy depends on transparency and the rule of law. Unfortunately, neither exists in the murky world of British Columbian election financing. We’re hoping you will help us to change ...
Sustainable Solutions
Sustainable land reform by democratic means, brought about by people and groups working together. That is what Dogwood Initiative is about. If our goal is not a democratic, sustainable ...
34-year Old Oil Tanker Moratorium Being Violated
Recent events have heightened concerns about oil and gas projects proposed for British Columbia’s magnificent northern coast. On August 4, the cargo ship Westwood Anette rammed a pier near ...
Action reignites in Sacred Headwaters
Tahltan stand up to Shell, bcMetals after First Nationsgather in sacred place A new standoff is brewing in the Sacred Headwaters, in Tahltan country. Last week bcMetals was prevented ...
Softwood – more stupid politics
Canada’s Conservative government claims to have resolved the longstanding softwood lumber dispute. Don’t count on it! After months, more like years, of confusing Canadian headlines whiplashing back and forth ...
Cabinet shuffle raises concerns about First Nations progress
Gordon Campbell’s decision to shuffle his cabinet during the summer recess surprised everyone. The media has portrayed Stan Hagen as the big loser becauseof his demotion to Tourism, ...