Local Voices

JOHNSON – A chat with ChatGPT raises issue of concern about social bias

January 11, 2025 // 8 Comments

So … one day, just out of a little curiosity I asked ChatGPT the following question, and for brevity some of the conversation has been edited due to repetition or [Continue]

FORSETH – Independent investigation into election questions needed

January 10, 2025 // 5 Comments

SINCE LATE THURSDAY morning (01/09), much has been said about issues Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad raised about possible irregularities in last Fall’s [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Thanks to the Deep State for keeping government running

January 9, 2025 // 2 Comments

NOW THAT Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has prorogued parliament until March 24, the Deep State will ensure that the country keeps running. The term “Deep State” has an [Continue]

JOHNSON – Ukraine has options available, as peace treaty imminent

January 6, 2025 // 6 Comments

VERY HIGH LEVEL and deep conversations are happening behind the scenes regarding next steps in Ukraine. The primary idea is to ‘freeze’ the war at the present battle [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Anger, distrust are fueling anti-incumbent mood

January 2, 2025 // 5 Comments

CITY-DWELLING CANADIANS have typically voted for progressive parties in the past. But that’s about to change in 2025. Pollster Greg Lyle, president of Innovative Research [Continue]

JOHNSON – Permanently axing GST might be better that axing carbon tax

December 30, 2024 // 4 Comments

PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU gave us GST relief during the holidays, in effect from Dec. 14 until Feb. 15, and expected to cost $1.7 billion. He also announced a $250 cheque in the [Continue]