A letter to the editor published in the Nanaimo Daily newspaper has gone viral on social media as people express shock over what is being called a racist diatribe. The title sets the tone "Educate first nations to be modern citizens." The letter, written by Don Olsen, uses point form to say among other things First Nations couldn't come up with the … [Read more...]
Coal transfer terminal on the Fraser River causes outrage among climate change advocates
March 11, 2013 by
A community meeting is being held this evening about a proposed coal transer terminal on the Fraser River in Surrey. If the terminal goes ahead, the coal would come in by train and be transferred to barges, and taken to Texada Island. It would then be exported to Asia. Kevin Washbrook with the group, "Voters Taking Action Against Climate Change" is … [Read more...]
Sex charge dropped, outrage follows
February 22, 2012 by
A Vancouver rape crisis worker is commending the victim of an alleged sex assault at a 2010 rave in Pitt Meadows for speaking to media Wednesday. Daisy Kler, with Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter, says she joins the teen in her and her family's outrage that a sex assault charge was dropped a day earlier in the case. The girl, who can't be … [Read more...]
Worksafe BC changes outrage both Labour and family of a young man killed on the job.
December 8, 2011 by
Labour leaders and the family of a young man killed on the job are outraged by Worksafe BC's decision to overhaul the rules designed to protect late night workers. If employers can't afford to hire a second worker or install a barrier, they can now comply with regulations if they, among other things - install video surveillance, a time lock … [Read more...]
B.C. First Party gains ground on HST outrage
September 27, 2011 by
Complicating the Liberal-Conservative battle for control of B.C.’s right is a newcomer, the B.C. First Party, which seeks to translate Fight HST’s political capital into a victory. “The people in Fight HST were able to remove a premier who wasn’t listening to the people, change an Opposition leader who wasn’t responsive to her party, and get a … [Read more...]
