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BC’s Independent MLAs Demand Premier Clark Investigate Use of Hydraulic Fracturing
British Columbia’s two Independent MLAs are calling on Premier Clark to publicly investigate the development of the province’s unconventional gas basins and the use of hydraulic fracturing to access this resource.
EVENT: National Day of Action for Electoral Reform
On one of my favourite photoblogs Elastic Novice, I came across this image by Meggan Gould. From her "Blackboards" series, it included the following passage: "Layers
EVENT: Panel Discussion on the Future of Electoral Reform in British Columbia
VICTORIA, BC — Democratic reform is still alive in BC! On Saturday, April 30th, the Greater Victoria chapter of Fair Vote Canada and the University of Victoria’s
Canadian Taxpayers Federation Compares Canada’s Debt to Troubled European Countries
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is a federally incorporated, not-for-profit citizen’s group dedicated to lower taxes, less waste and accountable government. The CTF recently launched a new
MLA Q+A: Vicki Huntington
MLA Q+A is a new feature by BC Vote. Five questions will be presented to each of the 85 MLAs in the British Columbia Legislature. Three of these
The BC Green Liberals endorse George Abbott
There was some discussion on Twitter today about the BC Green Liberals. Proving that the BC Liberal Party is turning into a very very big tent,
Dogwood Days: Amor De Cosmos, Father of Confederation
Amor De Cosmos, Father of Confederation Born William Alexander Smith in Windsor, Nova Scotia, on 20 August 1825, Amor De Cosmos (loosely translated as Lover of the Universe) was
BC Poverty Reduction Coalition launches new campaign
The BC Poverty Reduction Coalition recently renewed their call on British Columbia's political parties to commit to legislating targets and timelines to dramatically reduce and ultimately end poverty
Send us those photos!
Have images of a political event in British Columbia that you want to share? We've created a Flickr pool for readers who want to share their photos
What Canada can learn from America’s problems
by Daniel D. Veniez Published first on The Vancouver Observer. Dec 22nd, 2010 I recently came across a powerful presentation on coping with the problems facing
Small Business Profile 2010: A Profile of Small Business in British Columbia
Reports and Publications — The 2010 Edition of the annual profile of small business in British Columbia is now available. The report provides information on British Columbia's small
Profil de la petite entreprise 2010: Profil de la petite entreprise en Colombie-Britannique
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British Columbia Small Business Counts by Development Region
Business & Industry — Data updated to
New Dems Want Inquiry into Basi-Virk Plea Bargain (in News)
Ten Ingredients for a Healthy Local Food Economy (in News)
Private Stores Far More Likely to Sell Booze to Minors (in News)
James Risks All By ‘Riding It Out’ (in Opinion)
City’s delays created all the problems for Olympic village, says developer Macdonald
A knowledgeable analysis of the Olympic village problems by developer Rob Macdonald in the Sun on the weekend. Although Rob doesn’t make it totally clear in
Pembina Institute director chosen as Vancouver’s new sustainability leader
This just out.
The City of Vancouver today announced the selection of Amanda Pitre-Hayes as its new Director of Sustainability.
With 18 years of experience in leadership
Hornby building shows what the community gets when extra density is granted
Scrolling through the usual wad of city reports, I came across a rezoning proposal up for public hearing Tuesday night that provides an interesting contrast to towers currently
Fraser-Nicola NDPers join call for leadership race
Last night, the provincial New Democrat constituency association in Fraser-Nicola approved resolutions calling for Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson's reinstatement to caucus and a leadership convention in 2011,
Comox Valley NDPers want leadership review not race
The Comox Valley provincial New Democrat constituency association executive discussed party leadership issues last week. But president Kassandra Dycke told Public Eye the executive is "steadfast" in its
Cause for New Democrat celebration?
The Basi-Virk trial's abrupt conclusion today is both a good and bad news story for the provincial New Democrats. The good news is it will, in the
Dancing with himself
Could this be another indication of tension within the opposition caucus? On Sunday, Saanich South MLA Lana Popham and New Democrat president Moe Sihota were scheduled to attend
Top of Mind – October 18, 2010
Will another provincial New Democrat legislator take public action over Carole James's decision to expel Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson from the opposition benches without consulting caucus?
Perhaps. Norm
Macdonald differs with leader’s reported statement
Norm Macdonald is publicly differing with Carole James's reported explanation for why he resigned as caucus chair. Several media outlets have quoted the party leader as stating the
Persistence pays?
British Columbians have been in a relationship with Gordon Campbell for almost ten years now. And, according to the latest Angus Reid Public Opinion poll, we don't want
Public Eye Radio – October 17, 2010 lineup
Sunday morning, on Public Eye Radio, Tory parliamentarian John Cummins discusses yesterday's provincial Conservative annual general meeting. University of Northern British Columbian political science instructor Jason Morris talks
Weekly Wrap Up – October 15, 2010
This week, Public Eye exclusively revealed:
* the provincial New Democrat caucus is severely split over Carole James's decision to expel Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson from the
Polls
How do you plan to vote in the upcoming provincial referendum on the HST?
- I am in support the HST. (61%, 36 Votes)
- I want the HST extinguished. (39%, 23 Votes)
Total Voters: 59
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