Tag: Cowichan Conversations
Cowichan Conversations: New York Times–The Trip Treatment–Psychedelics Revisited
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger This New York Times feature is a clinical back to the future psychedelic trip in length and content. It is well worth the read and for those great many of us who did a fair amount of tripping back in the 60’s and 70’s, an amusing reminder
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Mulcair is Showing His Mettle In Opposing Bill C 51- Four Former Prime Ministers Join In the Fight
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger It has taken some time for Canadians and the Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair to really get a grip on the severity of the so called anti terror bill C 51. There is no doubting the skilful demagoguery of PM Steve Harper and he played his threaten and rescue
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Vacationing City of Duncan Councillor Tom Duncan Denies Public Input Over The Controversial Dakova Building Proposal
Never In Living Memory Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Veteran councillor Sharon Jackson appears to have been on the warpath lately regarding the proposed development on the empty lot at Canada Avenue and Government Street. She is not anti-development; that lot has needed a building on it for over 20 years. But
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: We’re Still Getting ‘Huck Finn’ Wrong
By Nick Romeo A new book reminds us that Mark Twain would absolutely hate winding up on approved reading lists. Like his most famous creation, Huck Finn, he took a dim view of civilization. The quintessential American novel of rambunctious boyhood contains 13 dead bodies, numerous violent assaults and crimes,
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Five Years of Five Years of Bucan Bucan– What A Treat!
Bucan Bucan, the #1 Balkan Brass Band out of Victoria BC, celebrate 5 years of playing together! Visit bucanbucan.com for more info, or bucanbucan.bandcamp.com to take a listen!
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: We Must Not Be Afraid-Elizabeth May -This Legislation is Sweeping, Dangerously Vague and Likely Ineffective-Mulcair
Project Democracy Elizabeth May and Thomas Mulcair have both shown great leadership in standing up against Harper’s reckless, vague and unnecessary Secret Police bill. Send them a thank you by tweeting at them. Tweet at Mulcair by clicking here: http://bit.ly/thank-mulcair Tweet at May by clicking here: http://bit.ly/thank-EMay
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Mulcair: Anti-Terrorism Bill’s Wording Makes It Easier For Government To Spy On Foes
Recent story in Huffington Post–CP | By Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Information-sharing measures in proposed anti-terrorism legislation are so broadly worded they would allow the government to spy on its political foes, NDP Leader Tom
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Bank of Canada Court Case Won in Federal Court-Huge Ramifications Claimed
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger A great many Canadians have heard various rumblings about the wealth transfer scheme that kicked in shifting a great deal of control and profit from the Bank of Canada to the private banks. Money for nothing is a sense. There has been a fair amount of chatter floating about
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Wallener– Maroc– They Don’t Share the Same View For Economic Development For The Cowichan Region
Here is a guest post from Damir Wallener responding to Don Maroc’s earlier Column regarding Damir’s proposal to include hi-tech when looking at econmic development for the Cowichan Valley. Damir Wallener I recently shared my thoughts on economic development with the CVRD board. I am grateful for the delegation opportunity,
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Rafe Mair-How Quickly Politics of Fear Could Transform Canada
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger We are indeed at a crossroads in Canada as we face a clever and devious PM Steve Harper who has spooked both Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and NDP leader and opposition leader Thomas Mulcair. Bill C 51 is a bone chilling attack on our rights and freedoms.
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Code of Silence Surrounding Canada’s Health Care System
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Canada’s healthcare system was once a matter of national pride. It was a reassuring to know that the best care possible was available regardless of the patience financial circumstances. During the Stephen Harper reign funding has been reduced dramatically and the stresses on the system has compromised
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Ed Broadbent and Roy Romanow Call For Strong Opposition To Anti Terror Bill–Mulcair Had Better Listen Up
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger In recent posts on ‘Cowichan Conversations’ and on ‘Facebook and Twitter’ I have been critical of the Federal NDP’s failure to take the gloves off and go after Harper over his so called anti terror measures that would strip away civil liberties and turn CSIS into a secret police
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Maroc-Is the Cowichan Valley Ready For the High Tech Sector?
Don Maroc – Cowichan Conversations Blogger At Wednesday’s meeting of the Cowichan Valley Regional District’s Board (CVRD) Damir Wallener delivered a very professional presentation extolling the financial virtues of a hi-tech industry cluster for the Cowichan Valley. Wallener claims that some years ago he moved to California, probably the famed
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Bill C-51–Trudeau Liberals and Mulcair New Democrats Put Party First-Canada Second
Richard Hub Hughes-Political Blogger I am a life long New Democrat and I am appalled at the ‘weak as water’ positioning that the Thomas Mulcair led NDP have offered in regard to the Harper anti terror Bill C 51, a bill that will, if passed, turn Canada into a CSIS Police
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Federal Election Demands Action-Put Canada First
Guest post by Dorothy Field Originally published in the Victoria Focus Dorothy Field Over the holidays, I read Michael Harris’ Party of One, with its detailed description of Stephen Harper’s commitment to changing Canada so we will no longer recognize it. Harper’s done a phenomenal job as he takes steps
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Two North Cowichan Councillors Are Proposing Ways To Ease The Residential Property Tax Burden.
Don Maroc Two North Cowichan municipal councillors, who some consider to represent the opposite ends of the left-right political spectrum, are proposing ways to ease the residential property tax burden. Council veteran Al Siebring suggested a direct assault on the tax rates, while council freshman Rob Douglas wants a workable
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Barlow-Merkel’s Political Imperatives Spell Trouble for Canada
Maude Barlow All in all this has not been all that good a week for Steve: Maude Barlow tells about an ally who rejects CETA, a sellout to the corporate world so embraced by Harper. Angela Merkel German chancellor Angela Merkel will be in Ottawa for a visit on
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