A former federal Conservative MP and now leader of the BC Tories has taken pen to paper to tell the Prime Minister that closing Kits Coast Guard base is a mistake. John Cummins says he has told Prime Minister Stephen Harper that closing Kits base will risk lives, affect safety of boaters, and is an all round bad idea. Cummins says his hope is that … [Read more...]
Local aboriginal activist hopes Harper is sincere about meeting with hunger-striking chief
January 4, 2013 by
A local organizer with the Idle No More movement says she is pleased Prime Minister Stephen Harper has agreed to meet with First Nations' leaders next Friday. "It’s about time. Historically, we've learned that there's always purpose behind any agreements between the government and indigenous people." Kat Norris, an organizer of an upcoming … [Read more...]
Harper Helms “Woman In Black” Sequel
October 12, 2012 by
BAFTA-nominated Tom Harper ("Misfits," "The Scouting Book for Boys") is set to direct "The Woman in Black: Angel of Death", the sequel to this year's Gothic horror hit "The Woman in Black", for Hammer Films says Screen Daily. The action is set four decades later during World War II. Eel Marsh House is seized by the government and converted into a … [Read more...]
PM Harper has no plans to push Northern Gateway ahead
August 7, 2012 by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has confirmed he has discussed Premier Christy Clark's demands regarding the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline with her, but he's not saying how or if he plans to address them. Harper insists he has no plans to push the controversial project ahead, saying projects have to be evaluated on their own merits. Premier … [Read more...]
B.C. court strikes down part of Harper crime agenda
June 27, 2012 by
Another blow to a part of the Harper government's crime agenda – this time from the West Coast. The BC Supreme Court has ruled the federal government's move to get rid of accelerated day parole last year violates the rights of offenders already in prison. The Tories wanted the law to apply retroactively, but the judge says that's not … [Read more...]
Harper concerned about rising health care costs
November 26, 2011 by
Now that provincial and territorial ministers have wrapped up 2 days of meetings on the future of Canadian health care, the Prime Minister admits he's worried about rising costs. Even so, Stephen Harper says Ottawa will keep increasing funding.... for now. "We have committed to the six per cent for a few more years. Over the long term, I … [Read more...]
Stephen Harper again says no to decriminalizing pot
November 25, 2011 by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper is again dismissing calls to decriminalize marijuana in Canada. He insists it will not happen under his government because he's convinced the legalization of any drugs is harmful to children. Local activist Jodie Emery says it may be too late to change his mind, but she's hoping other politicians are more … [Read more...]
Harper and B.C. premier talk about HST
August 28, 2011 by
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - B.C. Premier Christy Clark has said she's spoken to the Prime Minister and they both agree they must quickly resolve any fallout from the province's scrapping of the Harmonized Sales Tax. Clark said she and Harper talked about the issue during an event today in Abbotsford, B.C. A major issue to be resolved is the $ 1.6 billion … [Read more...]
