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The web, politics and using humour
Mocking your political opponents using social media can occasionally make a direct hit On the weekend BC Liberal Party operatives launched Dix's Hidden Plan, a social media marketing scheme meant to remind the public that we have no idea what the ... Read More »
BC Hydro and BC politics: long time companions
BC government cuts Hydro rates and limits process. Is that a bad thing? The BC government found itself in an odd position a couple of weeks ago, when they announced the settlement of BC Hydro rates at a "mere" 17% ... Read More »
Barnes’ MLA nomination bid bashed by De Genova
Park Commissioner Melissa De Genova puts colleague on notice: resign if you become an NDP candidate Vancouver Park Board Chair Constance Barnes became the first of what is expected to be at least three Vision Vancouver elected officials seeking NDP ... Read More »
Kudos to Terry Lake: we bid adieu to AirCare
BC's Minister of the Environment did the right thing by axing AirCare Terry Lake has won over the normally jaded political watchers inside City Caucus Tower to be voted by us as BC's Politician of the Week™. The normally low ... Read More »
Get ready for political two-timing by Vancouver candidates
A poll-topping school trustee and park commissioner, plus the Mayor's "answer man" aiming for MLA gigs "It's become clear quickly that carrying on my MLA role would be difficult. And in no way do I want to compromise my constituents." ... Read More »
Lessons for BC in Alberta PC majority?
A big upset in Alberta's provincial election, pollsters & TV stations #fail, and hope for BC Liberals Anyone who has worked on an election campaign can tell you that a week is an eternity in politics. In the past week ... Read More »
If the centre-right doesn’t unite, they’ll fail BC
Vote-splitting on the centre-right has always allowed the NDP to form government. In B.C., we have some of the highest small-business and investment rates in Canada. Individuals are willing to take on risk, put in lots of hard work, and ... Read More »
Reading the BC by-election tea leaves
All parties, even the BC Liberals, take away positives from Thursday night's results Once the by-election results were in Thursday evening, the collective sigh of relief from the BC Liberals could be heard around the province. The predictions from the ... Read More »
Exclusive: RCMP contract confusion prompts ‘confidential’ meeting of BC mayors
BC Mayors howled over RCMP contract, but memos prove they knew the numbers all along By now you’ve likely heard how outraged, surprised and shocked BC mayors are about a new deal that provides RCMP personnel with a roughly 5 ... Read More »
Best of Blog: BC Hydro hikes & BC budgets demystified
It was another busy week on the blogosphere and I thought it might be good to provide you with a few links to some of the more interesting items posted online this week. Hope you enjoy. Gordon Price over at ... Read More »
