The DJ who asked the Premier about being a MILF in December and was let go from his Courtney station yesterday is finally speaking out. Speaking on CKNW's Simi Sara show Justin ‘Drex’ Wilcombes explained what he would have said if his former employer had given him the opportunity to speak instead of muzzling him after the … [Read more...]
NDP question new Liberal ad
January 11, 2013 by
There's a new BC Government commercial hitting the airwaves - once again, at your expense and that has the NDP crying foul. Gone are the claims of being number one in job creation--but the latest campaign still touts the economic success of the BC Liberals. But NDP critic Bruce Ralston says the deep voice, black background and ominous … [Read more...]
BC Conservatives and Greens also question Auditor General not being reappointed
January 7, 2013 by
The leaders of both the BC Conservative Party and the BC Green Party are also speaking out against the decision to not reappoint Auditor General John Doyle. BC Green Party Leader Jane Sterk says the government should have deferred the matter entirely until after the May election. "We actually think that appointments like that should be made by an … [Read more...]
Union leaders question Christy Clark’s claims Chinese miners are temporary
October 23, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark's defence of Chinese workers being brought here to work at a new coal mine has angered local union leaders. Scott Lunny with the United Steel Workers says the government needs to immediately investigate recruiters accused of making false promises to would-be migrants who've been told they will be allowed to bring their … [Read more...]
CLBC bonuses raises question of possible double standard with labour leader
July 1, 2012 by
The provincial government has said controversial bonuses to executives at Community Living BC were rolled into salaries because contracts cannot be broken. That has one labour leader scratching her head. BC Teachers Federation president Susan Lambert says the province hasn't had any problem breaking contracts in the past. "Of course, governments … [Read more...]
The Premier finally answers the question “Did you smoke pot?”
May 1, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark has finally answered a question she ducked a few months ago, namely, have you ever smoked pot? And the answer is "yes". Clark when asked said "I graduated from Burnaby South Senior Secondary in 1983 and there was a lot of that going on when I was in high school and um, I didn't avoid it … [Read more...]
Swann’s MP3 DJ Doorbell has only one question for you…
March 13, 2012 by
"When ya gonna ring it? When ya gonna ring it? Dah. Dah. Daaah."Continue reading Swann's MP3 DJ Doorbell has only one question for you...Swann's MP3 DJ Doorbell has only one question for you... originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Max Borges Agency, … [Read more...]
Attack ads against Dix called into question
March 13, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark is --not-- denouncing a negative ad attacking her main political opponent... NDP leader Adrian Dix. After admitting she's heard the commercial financed by the independent contractors and businesses association, Clark says voters should have no problem figuring out who to elect in next year's provincial election. "There is a … [Read more...]
After a big Telus announcement the question is being asked, Where was the Premier?
March 2, 2012 by
The leader of BC's opposition was there, as was the opposition finance critic. But Premier Christy Clark wasn't in attendance, as Telus, the province's largest private sector employer, announced its $ 3 billion capital investment plan. President Darren Entwistle said "we invited people from both parties to the event today, which is the … [Read more...]
Vancouver businesses question the VPD about the riot
September 8, 2011 by
The Vancouver Police Department hosted a town hall meeting this morning for downtown businesses affected by the Stanley Cup riot. Questions ranged from the slow pace of charge approval, to how many identified rioters have a criminal record. Inspector Les Yeo fielded that question saying, "a good portion of them do not have … [Read more...]
