Richard HughesPolitical Blogger The Christy Clark BC Liberal Government’s refusal to bargain in good faith and to refuse to abide by Supreme Court Rulings is a deliberate attack against education, teachers and the public system of education. It affects us all because it is an attack against a civilized educated society.
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Cowichan Conversations: Wynne’s Win, and the Agony of Right-Wing Pundits
Three election opportunities lost, Nova Scotia, BC and now the Ontario results flatten the calculating NDP strategists decision to force an election and shift to the so called middle. Here is Murray Dobbin’s assessment as carried in the Tyee Bad voters! You failed to opt for communal suicide. By Murray
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Posts Regarding CVRD Shenanigans Delayed Temporarily
Richard Hughes- Political Blogger There has been considerable buzz throughout the community regarding recent gravelly matters and the disappointing conduct of the CVRD, Acting CAO Raimondo and the CVRD insiders that have controlled the political agenda for some time. There needs to be a restructuring of the CVRD all right,
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: LNG -Through a Gas Darkly
Richard HughesPolitical Blogger Here is an excellent assessment of the BC LNG reality that, like it or not, is the dominant theme, damn near the only theme of today’s BC Government. Peter Ewart links in the LNG influenced decision to reduced protection for the ALR, exploitation of natural resources
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Guest Speaker on Canadian Health Care System
The Cowichan BC NDP has invited Guest Speaker Dr.Damien Contandriopoulos to speak on the Canadian Health Care System today. Dr. Contandriopoulos is an associate professor at the University of Montreal Nursing Faculty and researcher at the University of Montreal Public Health Research Institute will address the sustainability of the Canadian
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Cowichan Lake is now below full storage-Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society
Cowichan Lake and River Stewardship Society <center>This report was carried on Facebook and reproduced here for Cowichan Conversation readers</center> The lake is now below full storage, which is the top of the weir, and dropping about 1 cm every day. The snowpack is now completely gone, two weeks earlier than last
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: At Convergence 2014: Protecting Our Sacred Waters march, Grand Chief says Harper may delay pipeline decision
The clock is ticking as British Columbians countdown the time for a decision from of PM Steve Harper, but wait there is more, or perhaps less. Photo by Valentina Ruiz LeotaudSpeaking in front of a large crowd gathered for the Convergence 2014: Protecting Our Sacred Waters rally on Sunday afternoon, Grand Chief
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Former Bank of Canada Governor Speaks Of the Dangers Of Radical Fundamentalist Capitalism
Now here is a voice of reason that is well worth watching and listening too. Carried by Press Progress and made available courtesy of Huffington Press. Well, this ought to cause a stir at this summer’s garden parties among Canada’s elites. Mark Carney, former Bank of Canada Governor
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Control Freak PM Steve Harper Is Monitoring Anti Fracking Protesters
Richard Hughes With our paranoid PM Steve Harper it is all about control and with this reality in mind we head into what promises to be a hot summer of discontent. He has empowered his ‘Government Operations Centre’ to monitor all anti fracking protests. Monitoring is really just a
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Duncan Council Is To Be Congratulated For Their Stand On GMO’s
Don Maroc-Political Blogger The Citizen reported that Duncan City Councillor Martin Barker said “I’m disappointed in the City of Duncan for choosing to promote the banning of GE foods.” He’s talking about genetically engineered foods and the fact that the council and mayor Phil Kent out voted Councillor Barker, 6
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: President Obama Is Setting The Stage For Climate Recovery. Our PM ‘Smokestack Steve’ Has Refused To Act
Did you ever think that we would see the day when Canada would fall behind other nations including the Unites States when it comes to reducing carbon pollution? Check out this report from Eco Watch and then commit yourself to being a part of a great Canadian pushback to rid
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan And Kinder Morgan On A Collision Course
‘GreenUp or Brown Out’ Skirmishes over access for Kinder Morgan and Spectra to Lower Mainland properties show the debate over Canada’s energy future is washing up on local streets. Common Sense Canadian’s Damien Gillis covers the latest developments that has Kinder Morgan spinners altering the proposed route and now want
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: It is not ‘Miller Time’ Dan, Green Up or Brown Out!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes- Here is disappointing post from former NDP Premier Dan Miller. It reads like the flashback that it is. Time will tell whether Miller’s missive will be embraced, rejected or ignored by the new BC NDP opposition leader, John Horgan. Dan Miller: How will we pay
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: CVRD Finally Approves Increased Compostables For The Fisher Road Recycling Facility
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes- Recycled, Reliable, Rejuvinated Cowichan Citizen Editor Andrea Rondeau’s front page story in Friday’s Citizen regarding Fisher Road Recycling (FRR) being allowed increased capacity to accept feedstock may or may not mark the end of a long drawn out struggle between Owner Dave Laing and CVRD’s Cobble Hill
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Watch ‘Gasland’ Director Josh Fox Avoid James O’Keefe’s Entrapment Effort
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-A Fracking Political Post Josh Fox brought the reality of fracking home to millions in Canada and the USA with his films ‘Gasland’, ‘The Sky is Pink’ and ‘Gasland 2′ All three of these documentaries are available under the Video tab at the top of the page.The one
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Texas Gets Tough With Frackers-3 MIllion Dollar Lawsuit Compensation
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-A Fracking Political Post A Texas jury decision could be the sign of things to come after a Texas family was awarded 2.95 Million following the terror of living near an Aruba Petroleum fracking operation. Could this court decision mark a change in the assault felt through many
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Pickets Going Up Thursday At Cowichan Valley Schools
CDTA President Naomi Nillson-Photo by Don Bodger-Cowichan News Leader Rotating strikes: While teachers walk the line, there’s little or no progress on a negotiated contract settlement Read Don Bodgers Full Story Here
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Super Industrial BC
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-Positively Political Rafe Mair is back in the saddle and zoning in on issues of significance to all British Columbians. Mair is calling out to BC NDP Leader John Horgan to stand up to the powerful oil and gas corporations, in part because if he won’t, who will?
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Holly Arntzen’s Letter in Support of Teachers
MY LETTER TO PREMIER CLARK RE: TEACHERS By Holly Arntzen Dear Premier Clark, I work in schools regularly and an continually impressed with the dedication and love teachers show for their students. When I’m in the staff room, I constantly hear teachers talking about their students with each other, figuring
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