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Will Premier Clark uphold her five conditions?
By caving to Ottawa and the oil industry, B.C.’s premier would break her promise to our province After Prime Minister Trudeau approved Kinder Morgan last month, all eyes turned ...
Like Trudeau, Premier Clark will approve Kinder Morgan. Here’s why.
Industry backers have donated at least $720,000 to ensure Trans Mountain’s provincial approval. Last week Prime Minister Trudeau announced his approval of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain expansion because, as ...
We need courageous leaders, not empty promises and lies
“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but a great deal more to stand up to your friends.” -Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and ...
Justice Minister: Ottawa can’t force Kinder Morgan on B.C.
Jody Wilson-Raybould, in her own words In the lead-up to the 2015 federal election, Dogwood collected survey responses from candidates in every B.C. riding. We asked for their positions ...
Corporate cash addiction corrodes B.C. politics
The tide is turning against corporate money in politics. Yet BC Liberals, NDP keep cashing cheques. Would you pay $20,000 to eat rubbery chicken, drink a couple glasses of ...
Justin Trudeau dangerously underestimates British Columbians
Backlash building as voters feel lied to, taken for granted Surprises are becoming the norm in recent elections. Last year Rachel Notley swept the NDP to an unprecedented majority ...
Take it from Hillary: money can’t buy everything
The American election turned political campaigning on its head. Canadian politicians better heed the lessons. There is a well known theory in political campaigning: The candidate who raises the ...
Kinder Morgan could inflict political damage on Trudeau Liberals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2016 Oil tanker expansion a ballot-box issue for many 2015 Liberal voters, poll finds VANCOUVER — A new poll by Insights West shows ...
Will Trudeau cling to Trump … or China?
Oil minister dismisses Keystone, favours oil tankers to Asia The election of Donald Trump to the White House last week instantly revived hopes for the Keystone XL pipeline. Blocked ...