In a sure sign of the current cultural moment, I have recently found myself imaging the federal election as if it’s part of some grand Star Wars… Read more “Imagine if Canadian politics was a Star Wars story”
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Fate of Canadian democracy in the hands of Conservative backbenchers
Well, Stephen Harper finally got what he wanted: a strong Conservative majority with himself firmly entrenched at its controls. No longer will the opposition parties be able… Read more “Fate of Canadian democracy in the hands of Conservative backbenchers”
Federal NDP no longer looks like bogeyman
My take on the NDP surge in the final days of the federal election is that voters frustration with the state of Canadian politics is overcoming their… Read more “Federal NDP no longer looks like bogeyman”
Peachland gives back its stimulus money
By Adrian Nieoczym adrian@nieoview.com Peachlanders have a reputation for their resistance to government interference. That was clearly on display this past month when they decided to send… Read more “Peachland gives back its stimulus money”
Justice Minister visits Kelowna
Read my Cap News story: Nicholson says no to legalizing marijuana One of the neat things about my job is I get invited to things like a… Read more “Justice Minister visits Kelowna”
Corporate big wigs are showing an incredible sense of entitlement
My Capital News column: Corporate bozos should get butts hauled into court Well, the headline that was printed in the paper doesn’t quite exactly sum up what… Read more “Corporate big wigs are showing an incredible sense of entitlement”
Conservative attack ads turn Canadians off voting
The Conservative government apparently has a bunch of attack ads ready to go to try and do to Ignatieff what they did to Dion. In my weekly… Read more “Conservative attack ads turn Canadians off voting”