July [s]no Jobs
Statistics Canada has admitted that its July Jobs report contained major errors. The survey showed a mere 200 jobs were created rather than the 20,000 predicted.
Polley want a Christy
“The silt Polley aftermath: accusers head to head,
The blame game is all about what politicians said”
Silt Happens!
B.C. Mines and Energy Minister Bill Bennett says that the Mount Polley Mine tailings breach should not have happened; though his government’s reduction of inspection, oversight and regulation is largely to blame.
Gas-hole: Coleman full of hot air
A leading expert in Hydralic Fracturing, [fracking], from Cornell University has called B.C. Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman’s statement that “BC gas wells don’t leak”, “Ignorant” and “Delusional”. [Studies have shown that 100s of BC wells leak and some are “super-emmitters” of methane.]
Harper’s selfish “selfie”
![Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has secretly renamed the "Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award",[ which was named after he noted Canadian feminist and political leader], the "Prime Minister's Volunteer Award". Recipients are given their award by Stephen Harper and have their photo taken with the prime minister.](https://hungdrawnandcultured.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/15022014020820143.jpg)
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has secretly renamed the “Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award”, [named after the noted Canadian feminist and political leader], the “Prime Minister’s Volunteer Award”. Recipients are given their award by Stephen Harper and have their photo taken with the prime minister.
July 28, 1914
100 years ago Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated at Sarajevo: the event which led to the start of WWI
Duffy Ducks
After years of refusing to acknowledge that he is her father, beleaguered Canadian Senator Mike Duffy is being sued by Peruvian Karen Duffy to provide a DNA sample.
“Strategic Targets”, Disturbing Optics
Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird attends rally in support of Israel as Israeli rockets kill 4 children playing on the beach in Gaza.
Charlsey Gardiner
In “Being There” Chauncey Gardiner, relying on his humble gardening experience, transforms into a powerful and influential politician. Perhaps Prince Charles is hoping for a similar path? Highgrove Garden has been a life-long project and passion for the Heir to the British Throne.
Vince: Ready, willing but unable
Veteran mediator Vince Ready, the first choice of the BCTF to negotiate a settlement with the BC Government, has declined the job saying he is “too busy”
Hung, Drawn and Cultured 