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COMMENT: Open government isn't about selling access at BC Liberal “power lunches”

by IntegrityBC on 08 Feb 2012
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Margaret MacDiarmid

IntegrityBC chastised the BC Liberals today for leaving the impression that they're selling access to Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour Citizens' Services and Open Government, through her presence at a $50 a plate Liberal fundraising lunch tomorrow in Surrey.

The BC Liberals and the new prison: Same crap, same people, different motives

by Laila Yuile on 08 Feb 2012
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The BC Liberals and the new prison: Same crap, same people, different motives

One should never underestimate the predictability of stupidity, in particular when it comes to politicians and government – case in point, the BC Liberals…As you heard here first, Christy Clark made the announcement yesterday that the Osoyoos Indian Band has been selected as the party who wins the opportunity to host a new prison here in Beautiful B.C.

New meat inspection program planned for B.C. by 2014

by Contributor on 05 Feb 2012
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New meat inspection program planned for B.C. by 2014

The Province has completed a comprehensive review of options for provincially operated meat inspection services at Class A and B licensed abattoirs.

This ensures that B.C. continues to provide the most effective, safe meat inspection system possible when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) steps back from this role. The Report on the B.C. Abattoir System Inspection Review can be found online at: www.health.gov.bc.ca/protect/meat-regulation

Health organizations launch anti-pesticide campaign

by Contributor on 05 Feb 2012
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Health organizations launch anti-pesticide campaign

Leading health organizations today launched BC’s first ever anti-pesticide advertising campaign – a major newspaper blitz that urges all British Columbians to support a lawn and garden pesticide ban.

Health organizations endorsing the campaign include the Canadian Cancer Society, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, the Lung Association, the Public Health Association of BC and the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.

US reduces claim against alleged B.C. Softwood timber violations

by Contributor on 02 Feb 2012
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US reduces claim against alleged B.C. Softwood timber violations

Madison's Lumber Reporter has learned that the United States' claim against Canada, for alleged subsidies on British Columbia's timber stumpage rates, has been reduced from US$499 to US$303.6 million.

In the American rebuttal of Canada's defense, which was filed on Dec. 23, 2011 but only made public this week, the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office is asking for almost 40 percent less penalty against Canada than previous U.S. filings had indicated.

CBC programming to highlight “new” standards?

by Harvey Oberfeld on 31 Jan 2012
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CBC programming to highlight “new” standards?

You heard it here first...and hopefully last!

I’ve been thinking--always a dangerous and sometimes a quite cheeky intellectual exercise--and I’ve come up with a few new program suggestions for CBC’s next television season … featuring a “Revised”  Program Standards Policy to fit with its new reality.

First, Hockey Night in Canada can now have a new Sports Reporter, Jennifer Mather, ”embedded” to  cover the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Healthy forests dialogue publishes results

by Contributor on 30 Jan 2012
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Healthy forests dialogue publishes results

In 2009 and through 2010 a growing concern was voiced among professional foresters and biologists, conservationists, academics, community leaders, forest industry support companies and First Nations that British Columbia (BC) forests are in need of greater attention to meet societal expectations over the long-term.

CST calls upon medical experts in BC to oppose Smart Meters

by Contributor on 26 Jan 2012
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CST calls upon medical experts in BC to oppose Smart Meters

Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CST) has launched a Human Rights action against BC Hydro requesting accommodation of individuals refusing a wireless "smart meter" for health reasons. These are persons with a variety of health concerns ranging from cancer to heart problems, from seizures to electrosensitivity, and who have medical letters from their doctors requesting BC Hydro accommodate their health conditions by allowing an analogue meter to remain.

Facebook posting leads to confession about ICBC claim

by Contributor on 24 Jan 2012
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Facebook posting leads to confession about ICBC claim

A Williams Lake man has been fined $2,000 and ordered to pay over $18,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to fraud and obstruction of justice in connection with an ICBC claim.

Corbin Joseph’s troubles began when he rolled his vehicle on a rural road near Springhouse, a small community west of Williams Lake.

Fukishima nuclear disaster - one year later

by Contributor on 24 Jan 2012
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Fukishima nuclear disaster - one year later

A group of Canadian and American physicians, concerned about public health are organizing a one day conference to explore the potential health and environmental impacts from the troubled reactors in Fukushima and highlight the need for better monitoring and disclosure.

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