Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger I wish that headline was an extreme eggageration and that PM Harper’s Sellout of Canada wasn’t really that big a deal, but I would be wrong. I do not know why he is so hell bent determined to ruin our country but he is changing
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Cowichan Conversations: Mulcair Speaks Out About the Canada – China Foreign Investment Agreement (FIPA).
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The Steve Harper Wrecking Crew, aka Our Canadian Government, are in high gear selling out the rights of Canadians, our democratic practices and our soverignty. Federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair has issued this release for you information. I am writing you because you have expressed concern
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Authoritarian Rule Comes To Canada. Harper Is Out Of Control!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Generally speaking Canadians have pretty much thrived in a democratic society where the ‘Rule of Law’ is observed along with respect for parliamentary traditions and practices. It is the civilized way to live and we have done well by it. Today the governance of our country has
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Wilderness Committee Recognizes Rafe Mair’s Efforts (Video)
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger It was with a smile on my face that I read of the recognition and tribute of Rafe Mair. The Wildnerness Committee have had an up close and personal relationship with Rafe and recognizing him will I am sure be an absolute delight for
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Here Is A Brilliant Examination of Harper’s Crumbling Control of Caucus
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger Those of us who fall into the news/political junkie slot scan the media in its many variations. Searching for relevance can be an exhausting effort but every once in awhile a refreshing, independent and insightful source appears and is relished. The following is such a
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Message From Paul Manly with Video Message From Jim Manly & Eva Manly
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Jim Manly is a former MP for Nanaimo Cowichan and a retired United Church Minister. He has long stood for justice on many fronts where disadvantaged peoples needed help and voice. He presently resides in an Israeli Jail, arrested as a protester participant on board the Humanitarian
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Cowichan NDP MLA Bill Routley Stood Up For Cowichan Seniors And Won!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The BC Liberal attack on seniors through their wrong headed policy of forcing Seniors to take computer driving tests and or road tests in unfamiliar vehicles on unfamiliar Victoria streets has finally been corrected. Bill Routley and his Constituency Office staff rolled up their sleeves after countless
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: It Is Time For Our Politicians To Legalize Marijuana-No More Bullshit!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The growing list of politicians that are calling for the legalization and or decriminalization of marijuana has just gained another truth teller. The latest to join that list is former BC Liberal Solicitor-General Kash Heed. Former Solictor-General-BC Liberal MLA Joins The Growing List Of Politicians Calling For
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: North Cowichan Council Support Increased Super Tanker Traffic
Richard Hughes Political Blogger Hard to believe but North Cowichan Council turned down a motion objecting to the threat faced from increased oil and bitumen carrying tanker traffic along our coastlines. What are these people thinking? Moved by Kate Marsh, she had one other Councillor support her effort but it
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: CVRD Good News Report, Sort Of.
Richard Hughes Political Blogger It has been noted elsewhere in the ‘Comments Section’, by one time friend Don Maroc, that I have been harsh and riding the CVRD Directors for their performance. Perhaps he was referring to the Eco Depot or the Contaminated Sites slated for Shawnigan to the increased
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Hmmm- Australian PM Julia Gillard Is Not Such A Feminist After All!
Richard Hughes Political Blogger A few posts back I posted this story-Australian PM Julia Gillard strikes a blow for women everywhere. You may have seen it but it is now being called into question by John Pilger and published in the Guardian. Her treatment of the poorest and most
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Towards Community Commonsense Or Chaos
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger Cowichan Conversations received a lengthy email from Mr. Glen Spicer and a number of supporting artists regarding the “Community Mural.” I appreciate you stopping by and welcome you and your comments in the future. Due to its length and strong assertions I have elevated
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Hold it Folks! This Mural Debacle Is Staged and Manufactured!
Richard Hughes Political Blogger Generally speaking I am almost by default on the side of those who dare to challenge City Hall. I have done my share of trying to wake up the CVRD politicos and so was drawn to the side raising hell, but then I exhaled and looked
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Will (Bill) Abram’s Has Moved Upstairs
Will Abram 1928-2012 R.I.P. When I heard of Bill’s passing I thought of that old folk song, “He was a Friend of Mine.” Will (Bill) Abrams was a friend of literally hundreds if not thousands of people in the Cowichan Valley and beyond. Some he knew well, some casually and
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Will the BC Conservatives Last until the May 17th BC Election?
Richard Hub Hughes-Political Blogger BC Conservative Leader John Cummins has struck a new blow for stupidity with his call for loyalty and obedience from his party members. He told the party members that they must declare their loyalty or resign and leave the party. Party President Al Sebring and others
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Rafe Mair Rightfully Hammers BC’s Inept Environment Minister-Terry Lake
Minister of Environment Terry Lake Just when you think the Christy Clark BC Government has run out of stupid the pretend Environment Minister Terry Lake offers this pathetic misguided spin doctor manufactured manure as conditions to allow the Enbridge Pipeline and Super tankers to despoil our beautiful and precious coastline. Now this
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Former Vancity Chair Bob Williams speaks at Cowichan Theatre on October 17, 7:00 pm
Bob Williams Bob Williams, one of BC’s most distinguished public citizens, will be speaking at the Cowichan Theatre on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm, in celebration of International Credit Union Day.Mr. Williams’ talk, titled The Future of BC’s Economy: De-Centralizing Power by Empowering the Regions, will explore the ideas
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Good ‘Fracking’ News From New York!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger As citizens learn more about the downsides of hydraulic fracking the inevitable protests follow. In Pennslylvannia, Nova Scotia, Quebec and now the state of New York the politicians are stepping back. This is not an easy response but New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Justin Trudeau has declared his attention to seek leadership of the Liberal Party
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes Is Canada ready for another Trudeau vision of what Canada should look like and become?Well yes, to an as yet to be determined degree. Justin Trudeau brings his mother Margaret’s charm, warmth, and good looks that are enhanched with his father’s wit and both parent’s love for Canada to the table
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: The Remaining Light-How We Care For Seniors
The Remaining Light-A film about how we care for seniors by CCPA and Hospital Employees Union This film is both moving and numbing in that it shows the departure from really caring for seniors by our provincial government. It does not have to be this way. It can be improved
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