France’s Socialist-led parliament has passed a symbolic vote to recognize Palestinian statehood, despite staunch objections from Israel. MPs in Britain and Spain have already passed similar motions. The proposal was…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Richard Blackwell-Globe & Mail reporter filed this story but I have yet to see either the BC Liberals or the BC NDP embracing this growing industry in…
This just in. The picket lines are up at the Cowichan News Leader. Black Press is trying to impose a two-year wages system on new employees. Here is the CHEK…
I started off the morning reading Doug Routley’s post on Facebook that had been forwarded to me. Now, while I am responding to Doug, he is not alone. These are…
Dorothy Field Dear John and Carole, I have to say you’ve lost me now. There is already much study done on fracking and it shows it’s a bad idea –…
OPINION by Editorial – Cowichan News Leader Pictorial For the past decade or more, we’ve heard Duncan council talk multiple times about the need for gateways. These magical, mystical (some…
Good life: Retirement? What’s that? By Peter W. Rusland Image Credit: Peter W. Rusland For Richard Hughes, retirement just means more time to break out the pitchforks. – Retirement for…
Some voters might disagree with Horgan’s shout out to resource development By Vaughn Palmer-Vancouver Sun NDP leader John Horgan defended his decision to support the LNG tax legilation, saying, “I…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger What a sad turn of events for British Columbians it is to see John Horgan, leader of the BC NDP, stand up and sing off the same…
Ottawa Citizen’s Glen McGregor has filed this story that has Elizabeth May calling for new investigation of 2011 robocalls. | Green Party leader Elizabeth May has asked the Commissioner of…
BC NDP Leader John Horgan From: John Horgan Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 8:55 AM Subject: Christy Clark wants to muzzle BC Friend, You won’t believe this. Christy Clark is…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Citizens should always keep an eye on the last meeting or two of outgoing councils and boards. This is often when controversial matters are jammed through. Once…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I wrote earlier about the passing of Frances Oldham Kelsey, the 100 year old physician-pharmacist who saved Americans from the ravages of thalidomide. I was wrong. I…
Kevin Logan-Cowichan Conversations Contributor The LNG Tax Bill currently winding its way through the BC legislature will impact the very fundamentals of this Province and paves the way for a…
Crumby Soccer Fields to be replaced! Don Maroc If someday you want to feel good about the ever-increasing property taxes you pay to the Municipality of North Cowichan just take…
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger There is a great deal at stake when the court acts as accommodators for the corporate interests while denying the civil rights of citizens to protest. Ian…
Frances Oldham Kelsey Born 24 July 1914 (age 100) Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Died November 24th, 2014 Occupation Physician, FDA employee Known for preventing thalidomide from coming to market in…
Legendary hockey coach died on Sunday at the age of 71 News of the death of legenday NHL coach Pat Quinn prompted an immediate outpouring from friends and fans on…
By: Tim Harper National Affairs, Published on Sun Nov 23 2014 At the age of 77, Stephen Lewis describes himself as being “happily in his dotage,” a man free to…
