It’s Friday … the end of the week … and time to take a look at some of
the stories that made political news in our province.
Let’s see … we have BC's Auditor General going
to court to get documents to investigate the government payout on legal fees for
the Basi / Virk trial … we have changes to the Family law Act … John Cummins
speaking out on compact fluorescent lights and smart meters … the BC Fed calling
for a bigger increase to the minimum wage … the Northern Gateway Pipeline … the BC Conservative candidate selection announcement for Port Moody-Coquitlam ... and
much more.
First though, I’d like to remind you to get out and vote this Saturday. Through-out the province thousands of candidates
are seeking office on municipal councils … as school trustees … and as regional
directors. Your vote DOES count … as
this YouTube
video shows …
Now … here’s the news.
… combined assault on the iconic status of Canada’s police force has
left an indelible stain on the red serge … disillusionment is so great in
British Columbia that there are calls for the province not to renew its
policing contract with the national force.
… given all the untruths voiced at election time, should candidates for
political office be forced to undergo lie-detector tests?
