Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Look for a rejuvenated BC NDP under Horgan’s leadership. He will engage and entertain voters so tired of seeing a dull plodding uncertain opposition. Yes, politics in BC is about to become interesting again. The Damien Gillis piece above focuses on the foibles of the ‘Christy Clark Choir’
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Cowichan Conversations: Here Is A Worthwhile Challenge For All Communities!
Every community could take on this challenge by identifying the threats to bees and eradicating them. Elections are coming in November perhaps some candidates will stand up and show leadership on this issue by banning pesticides and taking other bee and people friendly initiatives.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: David Black Starves His Local Papers and Want Us To Trust Him With An Oil Refinery
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Black Press owner David Black is using his newspapers, including the Cowichan News Leader, in an attempt to spread his sticky propaganda about the benefits of supporting him in his efforts to build an oil refinery in Kitimat. He cheats the communities he serves with his papers
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Defiant Northern Chief Galvanizes BC First Nations Against Premier’s LNG Plans
A new leadership figure has emerged in the politics of LNG, Enbridge, pipelines and native rights. Fort Nelson Chief Sharleen Gail has blown Christy Clark and her MLA’s into major damage control mode. It could however be too late. Chief Gail’s stand might well have spelled the turning point in
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Councillor Jennifer Woike Is Suddenly Flush With Creative Ideas
Don Maroc – Cowichan Conversations Contributor NC Councillor Woike wants amalgamation with Duncan and to do away with the CVRD North Cowichan Councillor Jennifer Woike is suddenly flush with creative ideas meant to save money for municipal taxpayers. First she wants to amalgamate North Cowichan and Duncan as the first step
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BC Environment Ministry Bully Local Government
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Earlier this week the CVRD held ’Public Meeting’ of sorts to hear response from locals regarding efforts by Fisher Road Recycling to expand their operation to sync with the compost facilities capacity. The elected officials were unable to weigh in this a land use issue that is very
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The Threat We Face From Coastal Tar Sands (Videos)
These videos, and Richard Boyce’s commentary are exceptional capturing the rugged beauty of the British Columbia Central Coast and the route chosen by Enbridge to ship bitumen from Kitimat through some of the most dangerous water channels in the world. The risks are undeniable, the breathtaking beauty under threat incomprehensible.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The BC NDP Leadership Race Is Rigged To Protect Status Quo
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I just Facebook liked Lana Popham for BC NDP Leader. Now before you assess my support for her, it is beyond that. The BC NDP needs a flat out gloves off brawl over the abandonment of anything remotely left of centre. The inner circle has rigged the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The Regina Manifesto (1933) Is A Look Back Forward Today?
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes- Political Blogger There has been a fair amount of chatter in the comments section following recent posts about the NDP. Rob Douglas wondered if it was time to look southward, not to the US but to South America, where bold social and economic changes have taken place
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Christy Clark’s Flatulent Gas Projections Leave Bad Odour
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Cruising through my daily blog watch I came across this interesting piece from the Common Sense Canadian. Damien Gilles featured Mark Hume’s story from the Globe and Mail that casts doubt on the future surplus of LNG in BC. Oops! Here is the full report from David
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Rafe Mair Took A Spill Downstairs and Broke His Neck-But Not His Spirit!
Richard Hughes Political Blogger Yes, it has been sometime since we heard from one of BC’s frontline voices and advocates but Rafe took a spill downstairs and broke his neck. He has been in hospital until a few days ago and is now back at home and on the mend.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Harper Invitation Only Meeting In Mill Bay Met With Significant Opposition
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Word of PM Stephen Harper speaking at a ‘Invitation Only’ meeting at Brentwood College in Mill Bay travelled quickly throughout the Cowichan Valley. Up to 200 protesters representing a real cross-section of the community from young to seniors, trade unionists, environmentalists and strong colourful representation from the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Here Comes Steve! Harper at Brentwood College-Mill Bay Noon-1PM
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger It seems that PM Stephen Harper is visiting BC this week and will grace our Island tomorrow January 7th. A protest has been planned by ‘Cowichan Carbon Busters’ and all concerned residents are encouraged to send him a message, with the greatest of respect of course. Should
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Robyn Allan-“Pipelines and oil tankers: Economic cost and environmental risk.”
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Well respected Economist Robyn Allan has once again delivered the real story and has broken down the Enbridge Pipeline proposal for us. Peter Ewart, blogger and journalist sent this link by email to be shared far and wide. The cream is rising to the top over the
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Save our BC Farmland-Kindred Spirits Speak Out!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Political life and involvement has its’ ups and downs , but between the garbage and the flowers I have been fortunate meeting and being inspired by ‘fellow travellers’ of many dimensions and persuasions. I am grateful for these kindred spirits whose paths I have crossed and was reminded
Continue readingSong of the Watermelon: Vancouver Sun Letter
A few days ago, former BC NDP premier Dan Miller had an op-ed in The Vancouver Sun in which he criticized his party’s insufficient enthusiasm on resource development. As regular readers of this blog may be aware, I take a slightly different point of view. Please see here for my
Continue readingSong of the Watermelon: Referendums on Pipelines?
The longstanding “will they or won’t they” dynamic existing between BC premier Christy Clark and Alberta premier Alison Redford took a turn for the depressing recently when they announced they had come to a framework agreement on pipelines. While short on specifics and not making any firm pledges, the deal
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: BC NDP at the Fracking Crossroad!
Kevin Logan-Cowichan Conversations Contributor This weekend is a pivotal weekend for the future of British Columbia. The stars seemed to have aligned as overlapping events occur simultaneously all of which pivot around the future of oil and gas for which our dear leader has tied our fortunes. Another Round of
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Nathan Cullen Will Not Seek BC NDP Leadership
Nathan Cullen NDP MP Skeena Dear friends, This is an open letter to supporters and allies who have been involved in some way in my decision regarding the BC NDP leadership race. I have decided to continue with my work as MP for Skeena-Bulkley Valley and the larger work of
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Our Cowichan Valley Medical System Needs a Shake-up!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Recently I visited the doctor about unexplained weight loss and was directed to have full blood tests which resulted in a positive reading. I was told that this could indicate anything from minor bleeding to cancer. An appointment with a specialist has been set for November 13th, nothing sooner
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