For more than half a century, the Soviet Union's news agencies were universally recognized as untrustworthy. Strict political controls ensured that content served interests of the nation's autocrats. In the…
Willard Mitt Romney: "...there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to…
From Laila Yuile's blog, No Strings Attached: Breaking news – Abbotsford South BC Liberal Riding Association Directors and President resign, citing ” Unfair, not democratic ” election of candidate Darryl…
Walmart: America's real 'Welfare Queen', Paddy Ryan, Daily Kos, October 2012 " As many as 80 percent of workers in Wal-Mart stores use food stamps."Inequality, exhibit A: Walmart and the…
Fruit fiction: Is it blueberry or blue dye? Greenerchoices.org "A hot trend in food labeling these days is labels that boast 'blueberries' and feature images of the antioxidant-rich superfruit, but…
In Liberals' memo shows party's delusion, Keith Baldrey takes aim at the government crowd and fires a cruise missile through the target. Actions of these minor league partisans suggest Joseph…
One indisputable dunce pursuing a nomination for the coming provincial election praised the B.C. Liberal government for its "prudent fiscal management." Obviously, that person pays no attention to reality. Oxford…
Two unions are in court to overturn Temporary Foreign Worker Program permits that allow 200 Chinese coal miners to work in northern BC. The labour organizations claim the permits were…
After Obama Victory, Shrieking White-Hot Sphere Of Pure Rage Early GOP Front-Runner For 2016 H/T Susan H.
The Great Star Fleet At the turn of the 20th Century, the Alaska Packers Association assembled the largest fleet of privately owned sailing ships in the world. It was an…
Katie Hyslop has a worthwhile piece in The Tyee about the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation. Teacher Decries Pension Plan's 'Unethical' Investments, The Tyee, Nov. 13/12 " Hutcheson started researching…
A few days ago, Mary Polak's Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the "B.C. coastal ferries consultation and engagement process". They invited, "input on considerations to achieve $26 million in…
Six CPC members of Parliament may be deposed if the Federal Court accepts allegations of widespread voter suppression during the May 2011 election. This action, to be heard in December,…
We face 26 weeks of taxpayer paid pre-election advertising promoting the BC Liberals. They'll be using "facts" like this one, broadcast on Global TV November 9: "We're ensuring British Columbians…
For people who care about Canadian veterans, truthiness of the Conservative government is cringe worthy. Harper's crowd claims to be, "...unwavering in our devotion to making sure that Canadian veterans…
A reader of the piece about BC Investment Management Corporation's holdings in unethical companies asked if the agency has a relationship with SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. Unfortunately but not surprisingly, it…
In fact, mid-day November 7, Obama leads Romney in popular vote by almost 3 million votes.
I've been comparing the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation to the Washington State Investment Board. They're very similar in terms of purpose and goals. Here are a few key stats:…
The Wall Street Journal reports the China Investment Corp. will acquire a substantial stake in Island Timberlands, which owns about 254,000 hectares of forest land, mainly on Vancouver Island. Soon,…
