FORSETH – How (NOT) to win friends and influence people
A DOZEN YEARS AGO, when I first became involved with the B.C. Conservative Party, I met an individual who was called on often for political commentary, and who was involved [Continue]
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CHARBONNEAU – The difference between liberals and conservatives
RESEARCHERS HAVE UNCOVERED fundamental differences between liberals and conservatives that go deeper than traditional definitions. Liberals traditionally believe in public [Continue]
FORSETH – Is there room for yet another party on the federal scene?
IS THERE ROOM … dare it be said … for ANOTHER political party on the federal scene; and essentially, one that would straddle the middle ground between Pierre [Continue]
KNOX – The problem with four-year terms for mayors and councillors
LILLIAN SZPAK HAS ANNOUNCED she is pulling the plug, won’t run for re-election to Langford council in October. Actually, the decision merely confirms one she made on [Continue]
NATIONAL PULSE – Horgan still near the top in approval rating for premiers
By ANGUS REID INSTITUTE January 17, 2022 – New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds Ontario Premier Doug Ford down six more points in approval amid [Continue]
BEPPLE – Our civic politicians are starting to reflect diverse backgrounds
WHEN TERRY LAKE was elected as mayor in Kamloops in 2005, I don’t recall the lead in the news stories calling him British. This despite the fact that he was born in [Continue]
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