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Horrified at government's actions

Horrified at government's actions

Our BC government claims it would take over two billion dollars to return the school system to 2002 levels for class size and composition.
B.C.'s low-key reaction no surprise

B.C.'s low-key reaction no surprise

VICTORIA -- As decision day approached, B.C.
Clark holds the cards

Clark holds the cards

Part two of two While the important discussion on the future of Northern Gateway has now moved from public hearings and political backrooms to courtrooms, there is one political player left on the stage with cards to play and she's keeping them close
Rewriting the script of budget conversations

Rewriting the script of budget conversations

When was the last time you looked at the BC provincial budget or its year end fiscal report? I mean a really close look. It's not as complicated as you'd think.
Song of the Day

Song of the Day

As some of you may know, local singer Maureen Washington was just named best jazz singer and just received the Black Canadian Award 2014 in that category for her efforts.
Northern Gateway approval could hurt, help Tories

Northern Gateway approval could hurt, help Tories

In green-lighting the Northern Gateway pipeline, albeit with conditions, the Harper government has uncharacteristically taken on significant political risk in the face of powerful opposition. It now faces a grassroots backlash in B.C.
Vancouver should separate from B.C.

Vancouver should separate from B.C.

Regrettably, I was in Vancouver last week. It's a place I'm forced to visit from time to time in order to see my former schoolmates, given that we all went to university in the Lower Mainland.
Children deserve better

Children deserve better

Dear Peter Fassbender, I am writing to you on behalf of my daughter because at this time she isn't articulate enough or aware of what this strike means to her. I have told her that the teachers are fighting for her.
Enter the lawyers

Enter the lawyers

Part one of two If Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Enbridge had their way, Tuesday would be the end, not the beginning, of opposition to the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline.
Bottom line still a problem

Bottom line still a problem

Business-minded groups lately have been relentless in condemning B.C. municipalities for overspending.