Well on Friday (March 25th) it happened … the federal Conservative government lost a vote of confidence by 11 votes, and we are now headed in to a federal election. Thanks to Iggy, Jack, and the Bloc-heads we can now flush another $300 million down the drain.
Recently we have had 3 consecutive minority governments … Paul Martin’s Liberals in 2004, followed bySteve n Harper’s Conservatives in 2006 and 2008.
Recently we have had 3 consecutive minority governments … Paul Martin’s Liberals in 2004, followed by
There were a few other stories that made the news during the week, from the world of politics; here’s just a quick snapshot …
BC NDP leadership race focuses on electability as debates begin
The NDP selects its next leader on April 17. The other two candidates in the race are Nicholas Simons and Dana Larsen. The candidates will participate in a ...
The NDP selects its next leader on April 17. The other two candidates in the race are Nicholas Simons and Dana Larsen. The candidates will participate in a ...
BC Conservative Party wants ban lifted on incandescents
… many are questioning the safety of CFLs. The B.C. Conservative Party is calling on the Liberal government to revoke its ban …
Les Leyne: Abbott charms, but a battle is looming
The prevailing view is that George Abbott was made education minister to help settle contract talks with the B.C. Teachers' Federation.
… speculation about when we might have a provincial election and the BC Conservatives continue to build their membership. Vernon Monashee constituency President, Ian Tribes says they're holding an information meeting in Vernon
Rich Coleman is BC's fourth energy minister in the past year, which is as good a measure as any of the political storm that has rocked the government. On only his second day on the job, Coleman was already ...
Liquor, Guns, Grits and Christy Clark - change you won't believe!
Weapons industry, private liquor industry lobbyists and Bob Rae federal Liberals - look who Premier Christy Clark hired as her office staff and brace for lots of controversy …
Ten grand entrance fee for Conservative leadership race
…. nevertheless, the election of Christy Clark as Gordon Cam pbell's successor means the leadership of the Conservatives is a prize that could be worth winning.
FEDERAL ELECTION NEWS:
The Harper government recorded a healthy lead over the Liberals in almost every region -ahead by 16 points in Ontario (46 versus 30), seven points in Quebec (25 versus 18) and 28 points in British Columbia (50 versus 22). It also leads among young
Strahl: 'We're a strong, united, Big Blue team'
"It's these experiences that Chuck Strahl brought to the table when first elected." Former Dewdney-Alouette MP Grant McNally introduced Strahl to the packed meeting room at the Coast Hotel, saying the 32-year-old son of retiring MP Chuck Strahl had
Enjoy your weekend … and I’ll be back on Monday. Till then, take care, and good health.
Alan Forseth
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