Monthly Archives: February 2012

Things that make you go Hmmmmm.

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

 In an age where people are increasingly moving towards ethical and socially responsible investing , what would you think if you found out your pension fund was providing you with a good return partially from investments in companies you personally would never support?  … Continue reading →

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Why is the BC government paying over $63 million dollars a year to the private partners of the Sea to Sky highway?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Could it be, that just might have something to do with the cost of the shadow tolls on the highway for the year ending March 31st, 2011?   Hmmm? Can the Liberals answer that question for us please? My very good friend at … Continue reading →

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“Official truths are often powerful illusions” ~ John Pilger

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

” Hi Laila…Remember the Principle of Parsimony, aka Occam’s Razor that says: “simpler explanations are, other things being equal, generally better than more complex ones.”  The illusion of a fixed price contract is great optics even though its an illusion.  As you quite … Continue reading →

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Rerun of April 11,2009: “The Kinsella Connection” – It’s no secret that Patrick Kinsella is one of Gordon Campbell’s closest friends…(or Christy Clarks)

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

*** technical issues nearly resolved- China is a formidable foe! Or, at least their hackers are…however, in homage to the recent Rich Coleman /Patrick Kinsella / liquor distribution branch debacle – and yes it is a repeat of everything we … Continue reading →

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Technical Issues delay Port Mann post briefly.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Self explanatory headline -I have had to beef things up after nearly nonstop intrusion attempts originating out of Beijing,  from an IP address registered to the CHINANET jiangsu province network.  Thankfully my tech is a genius and I am in good hands. The … Continue reading →

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Olsen is no longer on her side

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

News 113o reporting Chris Olsen has been … restructured…lol.. toss the man a buoy. http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/331688–chris-olsen-no-longer-on-christy-clark-s-side

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John Doyle does it again, officially states the obvious failings of the BC Liberals.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

(UDATED BELOW – a must read add-on.) John Doyle never fails to impress, and his latest report is a scathing commentary of how inadequate the BC Liberals really are at managing one of our most precious assets and resources, our … Continue reading →

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The not often talked about downside to foreign investment in British Columbia.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

A little something for you to digest while I finish up the Port Mann story, something very relevent to my ongoing interest in how much of British Columbia is being bought and sold by foreign interests. First up, let’s take … Continue reading →

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City of Terrace rescinds motion to remain neutral on Enbridge, votes in favour of opposing Enbridge pipeline and tanker traffic.

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

Stunning motion from the city of Terrace and one that sets a precedent of priorities and value. My friend Merv Ritchie of the Terrace Daily Online, has the exclusive story and video . Please share!  Terrace becomes Economic Leader by Opposing … Continue reading →

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And so the games begin… ” Site C Clean Energy Project – Joint Agreement for environmental assessment issued “

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Site C Clean Energy Project – Joint Agreement Issued http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENV0001-000144.htm  OTTAWA – The Honourable Peter Kent, federal Minister of the Environment and the Honourable Terry Lake, British Columbia Minister of the Environment, announced today that a Joint Agreement has been … Continue reading →

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