Horgan Hassles Harried Premier Over Scandulous Spending!
Richard Hughes- Political Blogger BC NDP House Leader John ‘the Enforcer’ Horgan has come off the bench and whistled down the Premier for her party planning frivolous fiscal behaviour.…
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Canada’s Democratic Structures Are Crumbling Under Authoritarian Rule!
Richard Hughes- Political Blogger Everywhere we look our democracy is compromised, in some cases it is underwater. From many of our local government bodies to the senior levels democratic processes…
Bob Erb Pot Activist Wins 25 Million Dollars
Former Marijuana Party Candidate for Mayor of Terrace wins pot, a potful of cash, 25 million and change. Bob Erb intends to spread it around. The seasonal construction workers palns…
Threat of Hiring 201 Chinese Workers Reveals Deep Problems
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The problems of so called labour shortages reflects both Federal and Provincial Government’s failed policies caused by cutting training programs at home. Labour unions understandably are…
Van Dongen Goes After Christy Clark Over BC Rail Sale!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-Political Blogger The long awaited charge levelled against Premier Christy Clark over her role, as then Deputy Premier, in the BCR scandal has finally materialized. Here is…
Steve Housser Seeks Cowichan Liberal Nod
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-Political Blogger Steve Housser says that he was inspired by Premier Christy Clark’s energy and he has decided to throw his hat in the ring to challenge Incumbent…
Politicians Please Ponder Pot Policies Promptly!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-Political Blogger For decades our politicians have pouted over the question of legalization often throwing their hands in the air pointing to the US War on Drugs as…
Harper Rolls Over-Welcomes Foreign Ownership With Some Tinkering
Oilfields for Sale or Rent-Politicians -only 50 cents While PM Stephen Harper is in India trying to sell off more of our sovereign resources an announcement informs us that…
How You Can Help Stop Ratification of Canada-China FIPA
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger The Common Sense Canadian Website has led the way shining a light on the Canada-China Trade Investment Deal. It stinks to high heaven.…
CVRD Spending Is Out Of Control!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger The CVRD spending has shown what happens when happens when our elected officials are allowed to freely spend our tax dollars without meaningful restraint…
Did Enviro Groups Drop the Ball on Canada-China Trade Deal?
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Here is a very good analysis of the Canada-China Trade Deal from the keyboard of Kevin Logan. You will recall his previous posts on Cowichan Conversations and…
URGENT UPDATE to FIPA Environmental Assessment.
Kevin Logan – Cowichan Converations Contributor URGENT UPDATE to FIPA Environmental Assessment.We posted a long detailed breakdown of the FIPA Environmental Assessment process a few days ago. See here. In…
Harper Calls Mulcair an Extremist! This is a Great Complement to The NDP!
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger PM Harper is appearing ill at ease and showing signs of discomfort as the opposition expands to the secret trade deal with China. NDP Leader Mulcair and…
Cohen Report Embraces ‘The Precautionary Principle’ For Sockeye Salmon
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes – Political Blogger- I never met a Sockeye that I didn’t like. When I heard the news of the Cohen Report I immediately thought of the majestic…
This is Just the Beginning of the Hurricane Season!
This is not the end of the hurricane season, just the beginning. The Corporate agenda has dominated worldwide for longer than the earth and all inhabitants and species can tolerate.…
Maroc Has Dusted Off His Keyboard And Is Out After The Frackers!
Political Blogger Don Maroc longtime journalist and historian pops up on Cowichan Conversations as a valued contributor from time to time. Many will recall his many years as a Cowichan…
Both the BC NDP and the BC Liberal’s Support Shale Gas Fracking!
Richard Hub Hughes-Political Blogger Fracking is the latest profit making bonanza for the already too rich and powerful oil and gas corporations and they seem to have our politicians by…
Rafe Mair is Back In the Saddle and Ready To Go!
Richard Hub Hughes-Political Blogger Welcome back Rafe, I see that you have mellowed considerably during your time away. I sense absence did not make your heart grow fonder regarding the…
Premier Christy Clark and Her Fading BC Liberals Have Abandoned These Students!
Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes-Political Blogger Premier Christy Clark with her tired remains of her caucus and with imported help from a gaggle of old Conservative MP’s preach renewal at their last…