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Tag Archives: corruption
“The kind of corruption the media talk about, the kind the Supreme Court was concerned about, involves the putative sale of votes in exchange for campaign contributions. “~ James L.Buckley
I wonder how our dear premier is feeling this morning? Because depending on what side you take, the latest news regarding the political campaign contributions made by various special prosecutors ( Kash Heed’s messy election campaign investigation + the Basi- Virk trial) … Continue reading
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Tagged basi-virk, Basi-Virk Trial, bc hydro, bc liberals, Bc Rail, blair lekstrom, corruption, enbridge, forestry in BC, fort st john, Gordon Campbell, kash heed, Laila Yuile, mike de jong, railgate, site c dam
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“Scope changes” to South Fraser Perimeter Road fuels rumours that the project is dead – and the Liberals are out of money.
What?? You don’t say?? Are the Liberals once againover budget, and underfunded – before a project even starts? NOoooo…. say it ain’t so!!!! A little birdie flew by my window tonight, and whispered some sweet nothings in my ear… oh … Continue reading
Tercon contractors ltd vs British Columbia(Ministry of Transportation) update WEDNESDAY – the rest of the story…
Full history on my first post : http://lailayuile.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/tercon-contractors-ltd-vs-british-columbia-ministry-of-transportation-and-highways/ And the Supreme Court Judgement story: http://lailayuile.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/breaking-news-supreme-court-rules-in-tercon-contractors-ltd-vs-british-columbiaministry-of-transportation/
Bits and Bites, Thursday February 11th,2010
After long last, Bits and Bites is making a return on this cold rainy Thursday ! The once weekly Wednesday feature has been on a hiatus for a while, as I’ve devoted as much spare time as possible to investigating and researching … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010 olympics news, bc liberals, bid rigging, bits and bites, breaking news vancouver olympics, collusion in construction, conservatives, cornelia marie, corruption, deadliest catch, doug strachan, Gordon Campbell, jean charest, john gomery, kevin falcon, kiewit, Laila Yuile, liberals, ministry of transportation, montreal construction collusion, ndp, organized crime in construction, phil harris, port mann bridge, sea to sky highway, snc- lavalin, stephen harper, surrey school board, surrey school district shortfall budget, tercon contractors vs. british columbia, vancouver news
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Tercon Contractors Ltd vs. British Columbia ( Ministry of Transportation and Highways)
If it can be said there is any good that has come from the infamous and inexhaustible BC Rail debacle, it would be that it opened my eyes to much of what goes on with the tendering process within many … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010 vancouver olympics, bc liberals, Bc Rail, breaking news, construction news, corruption, international media, judith reid, kevin falcon, kiewit, Laila Yuile, ministry of transportation, p-3 projects, portt mann bridge, sea to sky, tercon, travel to Olympics, vancouver olympics
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Monday morning round – up
Wonderful morning out there, rather ‘nippy’ if you catch my drift! It’s kind of funny how I cringe and freeze when the rain and wind are here, but now that it is sub-zero and bright, I love it! Different kind … Continue reading
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Tagged bc liberals, bid rigging, corruption, don mcgill, golden ears bridge, Gordon Campbell, handydart, kiewit, Laila Yuile, mvt canadian bus inc, P3s, Peter kiewit and sons, port mann bridge contract, port mann bridge project, ppp, sea to sky project, teamsters
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The decision is in: Supreme Court of Canada rules “secret witness” in Basi-Virk trial, will remain a secret.
A victory that may see the trial beginning as soon as January 201o! Bill Tieleman has the ruling on his site now, and will be following with his analysis as the day continues, so be sure to check back shortly. … Continue reading
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Tagged Basi-Virk Trial, bc liberals, Bc Rail, bc rail sale, Bill Tieleman, corruption, Gordon Campbell, Laila Yuile
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I’ve run out of memory.
Computer memory that is.Let me assure you, this is QUITE an inconvenience, not to mention very frustrating! As a result, today you are going to get this crappy message rather than the really revealing post I’ve been working on about a large … Continue reading
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Tagged bc liberals, bribery, corruption, Gordon Campbell, greed, ipps, Laila Yuile, port mann bridge project, sea to sky highway
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Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence.(H.F. Amiel 1821-1881)
I know I said I wouldn’t be blogging again until I was in my new home this weekend, but Norman Farrell -author of the popular new blog Northern Insights - has done it again. This is something every British Columbian must … Continue reading
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Tagged bc liberals, Bc Rail, corruption, Gordon Campbell, Laila Yuile, lies, norman farrell, politics
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” I believe in truth. I believe in truth and honesty, and in doing the right thing. Most of all, I believe in justice…”
~ Susan Heyes, owner: Hazel & Co. Maternity, ( Victorious Cambie Street Merchant,), on why she was in attendance at the Basi/Virk/Basi hearing yesterday. It is interesting to note that all lawyers who appear in the Supreme court, refer to each … Continue reading
