ANALYSIS Let’s give Margaret Trudeau the respect she deserves
CBC-The return to 24 Sussex Dr. can’t be easy on a family whose early years were torn apart there Richard ‘Hub’ Hughes I scanned this earlier and put it up…
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Canada, twisted by the distorted beliefs of neoconservative prairie reformers, rid itself of Stephen Harper
Don Maroc Monday night most of the world went to bed seeing Canada with an arrogantly evil smirk on its formerly amiable face. By the next morning all they could…
Shawnigan Lake’s Historic Little Catholic Church Won’t Work As A Liquor Store-Buy It For $1.00
By Peter W. Rusland Shawnigan Lake’s historic little Catholic church has been bought by Mark Osmond, owner of the Black Swan Pub, the church’s next-door neighbour. Osmond says he…
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By Peter W. Rusland Shawnigan Lake’s historic little Catholic church has been bought by Mark Osmond, owner of the Black Swan Pub, the church’s next-door neighbour. Osmond says he…
Welcome Back To Canada- The Sun Is Shining Brighter!
It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood. This post should write itself. I should be able to rest my fingers on the keyboard and have them automatically write of the…
Retirement: A Tax Conundrum For the Working Disabled– Disability A Tax Conundrum For Retired Canadians
Beverley Kernan lives in Cowichan Bay and ovewrsees the care for her elderly disabled father. The tax system is an unjust burden and described as a tax grab. She wrote…
Enviro Leaders: Vote NDP in These Five Island Ridings
The only realistic option for shutting out Harper,’ say Greenpeace, Clayoquot activists. By Valerie Langer, Tzeporah Berman and Naomi Devine. Originally Posted in ‘The Tyee.ca’ Slashing protections for Canada’s fish…
This Year’s Federal Election Is One Of The Most Important We Have Ever Faced In This Country.
Rob Douglas Tomorrow is the big day my friends! This year’s federal election is one of the most important we have ever faced in this country. We have a chance…
What Is Your Strategy for Voting This Monday?
Georgia Collins Will you vote with your heart? My heart yearns for a transformation of this entire electoral process. I want to see greater collaboration in government, more women represented,…
Cowichan politicians throw weight behind NDP
Following article was published in Cowichan Citizen, October 16, 2015 A handful of local politicians have officially endorsed NDP candidate Alistair MacGregor as their choice for the commmunity’s representative…
Democratic reform is the real change that must come from Canadian election
If Canadians don’t see a commitment for major change from Monday’s winner, the nastiest and most divisive election in our history, by far, will be for naught. Change is never…
Rafe Mair on Bill C-24 and finding out you’re a second-class citizen
After a lifetime of speaking his mind in politics and media, these very acts could now get Rafe Mair – and a whole lot of other, suddenly “second-class” Canadians thrown…
Stephen Harper is determined to make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Treaty (TPP) the law of the land before Canadians send him out to pasture
Don Maroc Stephen Harper is determined to make the Trans-Pacific Partnership Treaty (TPP) the law of the land before Canadians send him out to pasture after the October 19th election.…
Locals are calling for the preservation of Shawnigan Lake’s landmark old hall that’s slated for demolition this fall.
By Peter W. Rusland Locals are calling for the preservation of Shawnigan Lake’s landmark old hall that’s slated for demolition this fall. “It’s (hall loss) a tragedy,” said Alex Gallacher,…
Greens Brown Out! May says Green Party Would Support Refineries, Not Pipelines-Orange is the New Green Now!
Richard Hughes – Greens Brown Out! Elizabeth May might have just taken the Greens out of the election. Even her own seat could be in trouble over this bizarre move.…
CVRD’s CAO Carruthers Hires A Spin Doctor Despite Board Rejecting Such A Post
Richard Hughes It looks as if the CVRD’s CAO Brian Carruthers has settled in nicely and is running affairs at the CVRD as he sees fit in spite of direction…
Dr. Valorie Masuda –“If We Feel (Hospice House) Is Important, We Have To Build It,”
By Peter W. Rusland Peter Rusland-Contributor Tears and heartfelt memories followed Cowichan Valley Hospice’s passionate plea for the regional board to help local folks die with dignity in a…
This Hour Has 22 Minutes—Mulcair Interviews Mulcair
Talk about a setup! I mean, I mean, come on eh! I done told ya that them there NDP’ers and Liberals and Greens controlled the media. Well now they are…