Quebec, Atlantic provinces disproportionally benefit from hidden equalization says Fraser Institute
A number of federal programs distribute subsidies unequally among provinces, says a study released today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. The study Unseen Equalization: Provincial Subsidies in Federal Programs by David MacKinnon, a retired public servant and well-known...
Government takes balanced approach with BC Hydro 10-year plan
Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Core Review Tuesday announced a 10-year plan that will keep electricity rates as low as possible while BC Hydro makes investments in aging assets and new infrastructure to support British Columbia's growing population and economy. Over the past several ...
Senior uses pocket knife to end dog fight
A 72-year-old Vancouver used a knife to end a dog fight near Kitsilano Beach Park, Nov. 20. The unnamed man was walking his pug off-leash when it ran up to another dog. The dog, which was identified as a pitbull in a Vancouver Police Department press release, was on-leash and being walked by a woman. The dog started to fight...
COMMENT: B.C.’s multicultural society is a crucial tie to international trade
Our province has created deep historical, cultural and business ties with countries around the world enabling us to create strong trading partnerships and diversify our markets. Each year B.C. welcomes close to 40,000 new immigrants because we recognize the importance of the wide-range of social and economic benefits associated...
Stay safe in the back-country this winter
A group of agencies with a mandate for public safety are joining together to provide information to help British Columbians stay safe in the backcountry during the upcoming winter season. Representatives from the BC Coroners Service, Environment Canada, Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre are highlighting the risks...
Charities get green light from government to auction liquor
Non-profits and charities have a new way to raise money for causes that benefit society, as the B.C. government relaxes the rules around auctioning liquor. Following through on an earlier commitment, the B.C. government is allowing privately-donated liquor, such as a vintage bottle of wine or a rare bottle of scotch from an...
First casualties of the BC Government Core Review
The ministries in the BC Government — The Pacific Carbon Trust (Trust) andThe Provincial Capital Commission — Core Review Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister announced Tuesday. Bennett, responsible for Core Review, provided a progress update announcing the first decisions of the Core Review process to...
BC Liquor stores to accept donations for Philippines typhoon relief
BC Liquor Stores customers can support Red Cross Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts in the Philippines by making a donation at any of the 195 BC Liquor Stores located in communities throughout the province. These donations will help the Red Cross provide urgently-needed assistance in affected communities. This includes...
COMMENT: Harper,why we must stop the Canada-China FIPA and the deal you still don’t really know about
There are two very important things I would ask my readers to do today. First, head on over to this page. There, you will find detailed and easy to understand instructions on how to register your comments with the sadly flawed, final environmental assessment for the Canada China FIPA that must be stopped. Please do so,because...
Here's what 'my senate' would look like
What to do about the Senate? Abolishing it would put a merciful end to this remnant of royal trappings. Judging by the experience of the past few years, however, abolishing the Senate would bring us closer to a Vladimir Putin style democracy. I do not want to abolish the Senate, I want to see it restructured with a new focus...
