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Tag Archives: politics
Idle No More empowers First Nations to demand change
Laila Yuile’s 24 hours column, Monday January 7th, 2012 This week’s topic: Does Idle No More address the real problems? “I’d like to start this week by thanking Kathryn for her warm welcome and agreeing with her immediately. She’s definitely right … Continue reading
A must read. “Are Tax Havens robbing the government of P3 revenue?”
There are a couple of people who I really admire and follow with regards to their work on P3′s in the province, among other items of concern. One is Erik Andersen , who in the embedded link talks about the … Continue reading
Posted in BC Liberals, BC NDP, BC Politics, Corruption, Federal politics, P3 projects in BC
Tagged bc liberals, bc ndp, business, contractual obligations laila yuile, economy, fiera axium, golden ears bridge, government, keith reynolds, kicking horse canyon, macquarie, p3, politics, sea to sky highway, transportation, william r bennett bridge
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“All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near” ~Sun Tzu( otherwise known as Rant #1 – there is another one coming)
“Only one thing to it: a strong stomach. The guts to gladhand a man you’re going to stab in the back; pledge allegiance to principles you stomp on every day; righteously denounce some despot in the press and sell him … Continue reading
“Whistle Blowers and Public Service Governance” – A talk by the Hon.David Kilgour.
I am very lucky, that among my friends and colleagues are many truth tellers, and we give each other support,along with those whose stories we tell – knowing full well the ramifications that come with doing so. Truth does not always come … Continue reading
Posted in Laila Yuile, Laila Yuile Photography Portfolio
Tagged Brian McAdam, clive ansley, corruption scandals, csis, David Kilgour, foreign affiars, house of commons, joanna guiltieri, Laila Yuile, politics, sean bruyea, Sidewinder, stephen harper, triads, truth, veteran affairs, whistle blowers, whistleblowers, Zabia chamerblain
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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
” It is worthwhile to live and fight courageously for sacred ideals…”
It is worthwhile to live and fight courageously for sacred ideals. O blow ye evil winds into my body’s fire my soul you’ll never unravel. Even though disappointed a thousand times or fallen in the fight and everything would worthless … Continue reading
Posted in crime, Laila Yuile
Tagged bc, bc liberals, bc ndp, domestic abuse, inspiration, Laila Yuile, life, pain, politics, sadness, talent, writing
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A question for Gordon Campbell: Will this be happening here?
From a good friend and reader, I received a link this morning to a story that ran in The Star this week. Here’s an excerpt: Tax collectors get $45K severance, keep jobs ( link embedded) More than 1,250 Ontario tax collectors … Continue reading
Posted in crime, Laila Yuile
Tagged bc hst, bc liberals, bc ndp, bill vanderzalm, carol james, fight hst, Gordon Campbell, Laila Yuile, ontario hst, politics
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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
Posted in crime, Laila Yuile
Tagged bc liberals, Bc Rail, corruption, Gordon Campbell, Laila Yuile, lies, norman farrell, politics
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Just what kind of accounting ARE the BC Liberals using?
While the talk around the province yesterday seemed to be centered on the news that the BC government finally admitted there is no bloody way to stick to the deficit numbers Campbell was flogging during his campaign, there was something … Continue reading
Posted in crime, Laila Yuile
Tagged 78 million surplus, bc liberals, bc politics, budget, coliin hansen, fudge it budget, Gordon Campbell, Laila Yuile, ndp, politics
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How would you feel about a prison in YOUR neighbourhood?
While the damage may have been done to any potential Liberal votes in Burnaby, I think the BC Liberals did a very smart thing by placing the decision of where to build the prison into the hands of Metro Vancouver … Continue reading
Posted in crime, Laila Yuile
Tagged bc liberals, CKNW Talk SHow Idol, crime in BC, Gordon Campbell, john van dongan, Laila Yuile, politics, prisons
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