Here is one of the most beautifully sung versions of Paul Simons ‘The Boxer’
Take a few minutes to sit back and listen to this exceptional version of ‘The Boxer’
Richard Hughes
The Threat We Face From Coastal Tar Sands (Videos)
These videos, and Richard Boyce’s commentary are exceptional capturing the rugged beauty of the British Columbia Central Coast and the route chosen by Enbridge to ship bitumen from Kitimat through…
Opposition To The Shawnigan Watershed Contaminated Soil Threat Gains Momentum
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The ups and downs of the battle trying to save Shawnigan from becoming home to 5 million tonnes of toxic soil being dumped in their watershed shows…
Council of Canadians Seek to Protect Shawnigan Watershed From Toxic Dumps
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) has been appearing before the BC Environmental Board in Victoria looking for relief from the entity that might provide their best chance of overturning…
Roberto Luogno Traded To The Florida Panthers
We will miss Roberto Luongo. I wish him the best. He will home with his family at last. The Vancouver Canucks have traded goalie Roberto Luongo back to the Florida…
The CVRD Board Fired CAO Warren Jones-No Reasons Given!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I have criticized the CVRD politicians over their handling of the Eco Depot, contaminated sites, lack of out front debate and I stand by my posts in…
The BC NDP Leadership Race Is Rigged To Protect Status Quo
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger I just Facebook liked Lana Popham for BC NDP Leader. Now before you assess my support for her, it is beyond that. The BC NDP needs a…
Shawnigan Lake Strikes Back
This is what happens when people are pushed beyond bearing by ineffectual leadership, especially when it involves far too much “collaboration.” To the point where it begins to feel like…
An Inspiring Sign of the Times
This picture graced my inbox this morning. Apparently there were a number placed through the Shawnigan umm, downtown area. If anyone has any more pictures, background or information feel free…
So You Like Rock and Roll Music eh!
Keith Richards invited a roster of great musicians to honor Chuck Berry for an evening of music to commemorate Berry’s 60th birthday. Taken from the Hail! Hail! Rock ‘n’ Roll…
First CBC’s Rex Murphy, Now Peter Mansbridge Making Big Bucks From Oil And Gas Corporations
The CBC Should Fire Peter Mansbridge And Rex Murphy CBC’s Peter Manbridge and Rex Murphy-The Money Is Good! Check out this Huffington Post Canada report by Michael BolenCBC anchor Peter…
Thomas Mulcair Has A Change Of Heart About Working With Liberals
OTTAWA — NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair has changed his mind about working with the Liberals. The Opposition leader was adamant he would never join a coalition with the Grits in…
Facebook-It Ain’t What It Used To Be!
Facebook has been a popular but everchanging vehicle that has changed its methods to the detriment of users. Too bad, it has been useful for many of us on many…
The Regina Manifesto (1933) Is A Look Back Forward Today?
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes- Political Blogger There has been a fair amount of chatter in the comments section following recent posts about the NDP. Rob Douglas wondered if it was time…
CVRD Chair and Directors Deception Was Covertly Recorded By SIA
CVRD Chair Rob Hutchins Cowichan Valley Regional District Chair Rob Hutchins and Shawnigan Director Bruce Fraser initially liked South Island Aggregates’ plan to bring in contaminated soil, with board chairman…
BC NDP Leadership Rules – A Cash Grab That Is Discouraging Challenger’s From Seeking Leadership Role
Just when you think that the BC NDP inner circle has run out of stupid they unveil a leadership race package that would look more at home in a big…