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POLITICS – The Canadian multicultural community’s growing political muscle

October 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

By CONSTANTINE PASSARIS Professor of Economics University of New Brunswick THE ELECTION of Jagmeet Singh as the new federal New Democratic Party leader is a game changer for [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – Legalization of marijuana will bring ‘profound change’

October 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

An exchange in the Legislature on Oct. 5, 2017 between interim Opposition Leader Rich Coleman and Premier John Horgan on marijuana legislation and regulation of dispensaries: [Continue]

CHARBONNEAU – Let’s talk about doctors’ pay

October 5, 2017 // 0 Comments

Morneau’s failing is that he announced tax changes in the downtime of summer and faces a storm brewing in the fall. Only now is he consulting provinces DOCTORS HAVE been [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Press the pause button on cannabis legalization

October 5, 2017 // 2 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. SO NOW Justin Trudeau wants to make some money off the legalization of recreational marijuana. In a surprise move, he told [Continue]

FORSETH – BC Conservatives announce Vernon councillor as interim leader

October 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

ON MONDAY (Oct. 2) I posted on social media, rumors that the BC Conservatives might be announcing an Interim Leader. That did indeed come true at 7 a.m. this morning [Continue]

IN THE LEDGE – ‘Why is government dithering on Trans-Canada projects?’

October 4, 2017 // 1 Comment

An exchange between Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Todd Stone and Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena in the Legislature on Wednesday about Trans-Canada [Continue]