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Creating the 'Christy' brand

Creating the 'Christy' brand

The re-branding of the B.C. Liberal party into the "B.C. Christy" party has officially begun, but one has to wonder whether this is a case of too little, too late. The party now has a new logo that features, in large highlighted letters, "B.C.
Criticism of politicians, not staff

Criticism of politicians, not staff

Dear Editor: Well-known Burnaby Citizens Association partisan Gord Larkin has recently been in the local press criticizing Burnaby Municipal Green candidates for "attacking" the actions of city staff. Mr.
Holiday plan an effective distraction for B.C

Holiday plan an effective distraction for B.C

Presumably, the public is meant to assume that the throne speech is a map, an overview of the government's plans to do the business of the people.
One for all, and all for one?

One for all, and all for one?

The strength of the RCMP as a superior police force is in its anonymity. They all wear the same uniform. They all have the same training.
Volunteering has softened the blow of cuts

Volunteering has softened the blow of cuts

Imagine the impact of a 12 millionstrong army of people willing to do whatever it took to accomplish their mission? That's the power of volunteers in Canada. Recent estimates suggest there are as many as 12.
Plan before you build

Plan before you build

Dear Editor: I attended the public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 20 regarding the redevelopment of the current Station Square site.
Job action 'lessons' not OK

Job action 'lessons' not OK

Dear Editor: As a parent of two students in secondary school, I have been appalled by the "information" being shared with my children regarding the teachers' current job action.
Job plan worth the wait

Job plan worth the wait

Dear Editor: Premier Christy Clark may have had to wait to launch her jobs plan, but it's been well worth waiting for. Especially the announcement of funding to help get Phase 1 of the Prince Rupert port expansion underway.
Criticism of job plan is 'farcical'

Criticism of job plan is 'farcical'

Dear Editor: Listening to Adrian Dix's finance critic, Bruce Ralston, on a radio call-in show this week, as he tried to explain why the NDP oppose Premier Christy Clark's investment in the Prince Rupert port expansion and the Kitimat LNG plant, was a
Massive energy source right under our feet

Massive energy source right under our feet

Geothermal energy could supply Canada's energy, but policy-makers have to be willing to explore possibilities