Political leaders have always been the source of controversy. Even the most loved figures, such as Nelson Mandela, were vilified by a large quantity of the population in his day. Then, you’ve got figures such as Mussolini and Stalin, who’s negative influences can still be seen now. And, elections of the past year have once again seen unpopular … [Read more...]
“Captain America” Sequel A Political Thriller
February 23, 2013 by
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige says that the upcoming sequel "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" is tonally more akin to a political thriller than the historical fantasy adventure of the first movie. Asked about comic book movie adaptations in general, Feige says: "If it is a fad, it's one that lasts 30 to 40 years, as the Western did, … [Read more...]
The political sparring continues as Northern Gateway hearings arrive in Vancouver
January 14, 2013 by
As community hearings begin in Vancouver today over the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline BC's Environment Minister says the project is not meeting the provincial government's five conditions. Terry Lake says the proposal needs to move quickly to meet BC's demands. "In the next few months I think it is important that we do … [Read more...]
Premier’s Office says Doyle decision not political
January 7, 2013 by
BC'S opposition leader, Adrian Dix, is blaming the ruling government's refusal to listen to critics for a controversial decision to fire Auditor General John Doyle. "It makes no sense for the public to remove an Auditor General who's done an outstanding job. It makes no sense to spend additional money." Dix has promised to put politics aside if … [Read more...]
Political group calls for free Transit rides
November 13, 2012 by
With Transit fares going up again in the New Year one Vancouver civic party says "enough is enough" and is calling for free transit rides downtown. Former Vancouver councillor with the Coalition of Progressive Electors Tim Louis says Translink should be looking at making certain areas of the system free. Louis says Seattle and Portland already … [Read more...]
Cull plans political comeback
September 13, 2012 by
A notable politician from the past wants back in the game, this time at the federal level. Elizabeth Cull is stepping forward to run in a federal byelection in Victoria. She's challenging lawyer Murray Rankin for the NDP nomination in the riding, which was left vacant when New Democrat MP Denise Savoie resigned for health reasons. Cull served as … [Read more...]
Hansen to announce political future “soon”
September 12, 2012 by
A high-profile politician from the Gordon Campbell era says he'll lets us know "very soon" whether he plans to seek re-election next year. Colin Hansen claims he hasn't made up his mind yet. "I plan to get a nice bottle of BC VQA wine and Laura and I will sit down with a piece of paper and on one half will be pros and the other half will be cons … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Falcon to make announcement on political future
August 29, 2012 by
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon has called a news conference for next hour to make what he calls a "personal announcement." Falcon is expected to announce he's getting out of BC politics. The news conference begins at 10:15 in downtown Vancouver -- CKNW will have details as soon as they become available. Falcon will be a guest on the Bill Good Show … [Read more...]
Millions in severance paid out by BC Government triggers political back and forth
August 14, 2012 by
The BC Conservative party says they have crunched the numbers and discovered bc taxpayers paid a massive bill for saying goodbye to government staffers. John Cummins says in severance payments to government staff alone taxpayers are on the hook for over $ 62 million over the last seven years. Cummins says under Premier Christy Clark … [Read more...]
Rita Johnston comments on current political climate in B.C.
She was the province's first female Premier, and is now a member of the BC Conservatives. Rita Johnston has some advice for her party’s leader, John Cummins, and for Christy Clark. The 2012 political climate in B.C. may be rather familiar to Johnston. She took over as Social Credit premier after leader Bill Vander Zalm resigned in 1991 … [Read more...]