Damning evidence against BC Hydro

$US Judge rules that Hydro's subsidiary Powerex committed 2,708 infractions, a decision that could leave BC taxpayers on the hook for at least $265 million.$

US Judge rules that Hydro’s subsidiary Powerex committed 2,708 infractions, a decision that could leave BC taxpayers on the hook for at least $265 million.

February 21, 2013

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“I spy with my little iMac”

Chinese accused of state-sponsored cyber-spying on American and Canadian Tech, Chemical and Resource Industries.

Chinese Military accused of sponsoring cyber-spying on American and Canadian High-Tech, Chemical and Resource Industries.

February 20, 2013

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Windmills Hair-raising?

Scientists will examine cortisol levels in hair samples from people living near wind turbines to study stress and health impacts of wind farms

February 15, 2013

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Grammy-nominated collaborators: Hands across the Pacific?

Vancouver Fiddler Ian Cameron and Singapore producer Arum Shenoy create Grammy-nominated CD via technology, without ever meeting.

February 12, 2013

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Music of the Spheres?

Space Station commander, Canadian Chris Hadfield, performs duet with earth-bound Ed Robertson, of Canadian group Barenaked ladies

Space Station commander, Canadian Chris Hadfield, performs duet he co-wrote with earth-bound musician Ed Robertson

February 10, 2013

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Canada Welcomes Year of the Snake

Gung Hay Fat Choi

February 9, 2013

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Many-headed Hydro?

BC Hydro predicted to lose 1 billion over next 4 years as Liberal Government locked in deals to purchase power from independent power projects at inflated rates.

February 8, 2013

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Senator Patrick Brazeau: Setting the bar too low?

Harper appointee in jail charged with assault and sexual assault. Brazeau also under investigation for falsifying living expenses, reneging on child support. [Also has one of the worst senate attendance records, bad-mouthed Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence and lost a boxing match to Justin Trudeau.] Still could serve 40 more years at taxpayers expense!

February 5, 2013