Opinion

While our provincial politicians slumber (with several notable exceptions) on the summer barbecue circuit, our federal party leaders have been busy in this province.

One might jump to the conclusion that Port Metro is a small independent country such as Liechenstein. It certainly operates like one.

Without getting into the educational dispute in B.C., it is the time of year when we are inundated with advertisements, promotions and lots of commentary on back-to-school needs.

Dear Editor: Re: Clean air important to petroleum industry, Burnaby NOW, Letters to the Editor, Aug. 15 The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers’ spokesperson claims that Canada’s oil and gas industry is not subsidized.

Posturing from city on KM plans Dear Editor: Re: Kinder Morgan needs opposition, Burnaby NOW, Aug. 12 Mr.

Something changed in B.C. in 2001 – and it wasn’t just the government. When Gordon Campbell and his Liberals decided to make B.C.

When a rail car loaded with crude oil crashed and exploded in the centre of a small Quebec town last summer, the country was riveted – and rightly horrified. The incident destroyed much of downtown Lac Mégantic and killed 47 people.

The metaphorical dust is still settling on the Mount Polley mine tailings pond breach earlier this month.

One of B.C.’s grandest and most historic traditions is up and running again, but it’s not entirely clear how long it can keep going.

I fail to understand why special interest groups continue to sensationalize the Mount Polley mine incident. Yes, a dam failed and thousands of litres of water and mud knocked out a swath of trees.