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Polley want a Christy

"The silt Polley aftermath accusers  head to head, The blame game is all about what politicians said"

“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 Bennet 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.

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

Rich Coleman, gas leaks scientist

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Prince Charles'  Highgrove Garden, has been a life-long project. Preparation for taking the reigns of power?

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.

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”

Benched for poor judgement!

Canadian Justice Minister Peter MacKay came under fire for comments he made to the Ontario Bar Association. When asked why so few women are appointed as Federal Court Judges he replied that women don't apply because they fear the job will take them away from their children and that "women have a greater bond with their children".

Canadian Justice Minister Peter MacKay came under fire for comments he made to the Ontario Bar Association when asked why so few women are appointed as Federal Court Judges.  He replied that women don’t apply because they fear the job will take them away from their children and that “women have a greater bond with their children”.