Sunday, April 30, 2017

Cross country Check Up -- Is Flying becoming the most painful way to travel?



Today's Topic: Is Flying becoming the most painful way to travel?

Duncan McCue is the host.

April 30  (audio)


Cross Country Check up is CBC Radio's national open line, the long running institution has been taking place every Sunday for decades.

Our Cross Country Check Up Archive page can be found here.



Victoria Viewpoints: Saturday/Sunday, April 29 & 30, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:


Retroactive softwood lumber duties hit bulk of Canadian producers
B.C. renters form new union to protect against evictions
B.C. group aims to raise riding turnout with Chinese immigrants
Who will step up to fix British Columbia's housing crisis?
BC Liberals pledge to repeal Vancouver's natural gas ban for new buildings
BC Liberals' stance on coal exports puts Ottawa in tough spot
B.C. NDP supporter rally to support Riverview Hospital reopening
B.C. First Nations say fentanyl crisis disproportionately affecting their communities
The rookies: first-time candidates debate, campaign and attempt to woo voters
Power to the renter: Vancouver Tenants Union hopes to put a rep in every building
Pipeline politics: How and NDP victory in B.C. could divide Canada's left
B.C. Liberals and Vancouver clash over natural gas restrictions
How and where to vote in the B.C. provincial election
How the B.C. election of '96 changed provincial politics
Parties push for crucial advance votes
'We're going to have to turn people away soon': Vancouver homeless camps filling up fast
Vancouver natural gas policy sparks provincial campaign battle
Kootenay Bill's riding up for grabs on election night
Liberals promise to strip City's power to restrict natural gas use
Parties face minefield with jobs plan that protects rural B.C.
Threat of economic turmoil over softwood becomes B.C. election issue
Early bird voters cast ballots at advance polls
Fears of a Green surge, or vote splitting, keep rivals scrambling
Chance encounter on campaign trail blows-up on Clark
BC election: Transit issues key in capital region
Still undecided? Here's a go to guide for how to vote on May 9
Island's political map unlike that of any other B.C. region
Victoria city council backs off on foreign buyers tax
Making it easier for more people to vote
Medical premiums and promises
BC Liberals would revoke Vancouver's 'ban' on natural gas if elected
Christy Clark uses softwood to build leadership case
B.C. election advance polls open this weekend. Where and When you can vote in advance polls
Sensible B.C. gives political parties letter grades for positions on marijuana reform
B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver calls timing of Liberal car-sharing promise incredibly cynical
B.C. Liberals and NDP battle for indigenous vote
Fringe benefits? Fifteen other BC Parties that want your vote
Ahousaht Land Use Vision is Best News for Vancouver Island in Decades



Ottawa Observations: April 29 & 30, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Saturday/Sunday, April 29 & 30, 2017.




Trudeau Liberals drop most contentious proposals for reforming House rules
Harjit Sajjan facing criticism over Operation Medusa comments
A tale of two shipyards
Retroactive softwood lumber duties hit bulk of Canadian producers
Ottawa has no Plan B if Trump comes after dairy supply management
Canada's dairy farmers could become global champions
BC Liberals' stance on coal exports puts Ottawa in tough spot
Two Tory leadership hopefuls could beat Bernier - it they don't beat each other first
Liberals drop some proposals, but seem ready to move ahead with Reform to Parliament
Mexico and Canada 'in this together' on NAFTA, amid Trump confusion
True test of Trudeau's extensive data devotion will be whether he follows the numbers
Look beyond the jesters, and you'll find real, live progressive conservatives in the CPC race
Pipeline politics: How an NDP victory in B.C. could divide Canada's left
Revenge of the comment section: Could any of these Conservative candidates defeat Trudeau?
Harjit Sajjan apologizes for claim about Afghan offensive
Criticism only makes Trump more powerful
What was Kevin O'Leary thinking?
Canada and China, a rapidly evolving relationship
Trump is hardly the first to milk the cross-border dispute over the dairy trade
Defence Minister's honour in question
PM mobbed at Khalsa Day event in T.O.
Filling the O'Leary void
Trudeau devalues citizenship
Trudeau and Wynne need to rein in their far-left spending
The Green energy sector relies on your tax dollars
The Senate wrote a kids' book: 'Wise owls' bring order to forest of bickering beavers
Defence minister to face House of Commons after false claims about his role in Afghan role
'We value the same things': NYC makes bid for Canadian tourists amid fears of Trump-driven slump
Sajjan the soldier wouldn't claim credit for being 'architect' of operation: NATO officer
'I am truly sorry': Harjit Sajjan apologizes for claiming he was 'architect' of Operation Medusa
Liberals shelve House of Commons reform plans after opposition criticism
Harjit Sajjan's remarks 'deviated from the prepared text' during now infamous speech
Harjit Sajjan issues Facebook apology for recent gaffe over role in 2006 offensive
Fears of Trump-driven tourism slump force NYC reps north to woo Canadians
After a week of Trump tirades, voices on both sides of border urge calm
Canada badly needs champions for free trade
Manitobans still waiting for Ottawa's assistance with Emerson border crossings









Sunday Scrum: April 30, 2017

CBC News Network's political panel program Sunday Scrum.

A look at some of the key issues from Parliament Hill over the last week.

Panelists include: Susan Riley, Katie O'Malley and John Ibbitson





Friday, April 28, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: April 28, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:


Vancouver begins controversial natural gas restrictions
Why Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver believes change is in the air for B.C.
BC NDP win would cause uncertainty: TD study
B.C. softwood lumber envoy distances himself from Christy Clark’s threats 
B.C.’s inequality gap widens – and shapes the election campaign
Steelworkers boss fires back at Christy Clark's 'most corporate government in North America' 
5 from B.C. on China's 'most wanted' list of 22 alleged criminals
BC Greens trying to turn debate buzz into seats
Simon Fraser University cuts Aboriginal transition program
Site C petition delivers 120K signatures asking feds to halt dam construction
Weaver says he will retire if Greens fail to pick up another seat
B.C. leader could drag Canada into unwanted battle with U.S. on softwood: expert
B.C.'s three main parties agree more needs to be spent on home care
Time to include lumber in NAFTA
It's lumber lawyers who will wage war
BC must fight softwood duties
Affordability issue hits home on election front
How Safe Is LNG? Not as Safe as the BC Government Has Claimed
Five Months after Stewart Quits ‘Critical’ Asia Trade Post, Job Still Vacant
Flyer campaign targets NDP candidate's transgender identity
Christy Clark’s Club: Meet the Lobbyists
In Burnaby-Deer Lake, Will China-Taiwan Divide Affect Election? 
B.C.'s lost decade—fact versus rhetoric
Open letter to B.C. Steelworkers





Ottawa Observations: Friday, April 28,2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Friday, April 28, 2017.



Trump to order probe of 'abuses' by trading partners
Bombardier in U.S. trade fight as Boeing takes aim at C Series
Home Capital scrambles for buyer as deposits fall further
Basic income is an opiate for the masses, not a sustainable solution
Dairy,lumber  and NAFTA: How Canada got a lesson in Trump's opportunism
First Nation Chief plans China trip to discuss Ring of Fire rail line
Reforms an option to tackle Canada's court delays: justice ministers
Melanie Joly urges patience on long road toward cultural policy shakeup
Liberals seeking trade deal with powerful Latin American trading bloc
Ottawa runs $11.5 billion deficit over first 11 months of 2016-17 fiscal year
A reality check on NAFTA for Donald Trump
Explaining the endless softwood saga to our extraterrestrial neighbours
Behind Trump's bluster, Americans are ready to do business with Canada
Canada restarts free trade negotiations with South America's Mercosur trading bloc
Justice Ministers craft plan to unclog court systems
Trudeau has ''window' to settle softwood dispute before NAFTA talks: Raymond Chretien
Sajjan expresses 'regret' for claiming to be architect of key battle against Taliban
Liberals 'doubly committed' to tackling marriage fraud while ending 2-year spousal residency rule
Dramatic drop in number of 'unfounded' sexual assaults in Canadian Forces: DND report
Centennial Flame Monument to get facelift with Nunavut images
First Nations police frustrated by lack of detail on new, adequate funding
Trump signs order to expand drilling in Arctic, Atlantic oceans
Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan pays price for rash battlefield boast
Liberals resume cabinet fundraisers under new rules
Heritage minister calls for overhaul of news business
Time for Trudeau to move on from photo-op feminism:
Justin Trudeau’s twist on helping out the media
How Canada is expanding its softwood lumber markets
Now's not the time to cut corners in screening refugees
No free passes for asylum seekers
Bernier seems like the dream Tory candidate — so why does he make me nervous?
The elder Trudeau had it almost right. Now, Canada must be aware of the elephant's every tweet
The Europeans are as smug as ever, but they really don’t have a good reason to be
Sajjan retracts claim he was ‘architect’ of Canada’s biggest combat operation in Afghanistan
How Safe Is LNG? Not as Safe as the BC Government Has Claimed

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Thursday,April 27, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:

Christy Clark vows to take softwood lumber fight to Washington
B.C. party leaders make final campaign plans for election's last days
In B.C., 'immediate action' on opioid crisis is open to political interpretation
Westshore urges Ottawa to keep border open to U.S. thermal coal
Christy Clark vs. Donald Trump; The proverbial knife at a gun fight
B.C, Green leader stands out in debate with no decisive moment
BC NDP leader defends temperment after leader's debate
Could online influencers be swaying the results of B.C.'s provincial election?
'The stakes are high': Political shills in full force online during election debate
B.C. breaks record for daily overdose ambulance calls
Advocacy groups take B.C. government to court over legal aid
A third of global fishing goes unreported, UBC Researchers find
It's like living in a war zone: Overdose calls spike in Vancouver
John Horgan walks fine line between passion, petulance
Green party rises from obscurity to legitimate political force in B.C,
Horgan's all in on changing relationship with First Nations
Political parties make promises on affordable housing
Post debate poll: Horgan wins - but only by a slim margin
The Green monster stalks the NDP, and the Liberals love it
Weaver throws lots of jabs in debate
It's the party that matters, not the candidate
Single mothers sue B.C. government over access to legal aid after drastic cuts
B.C. will remain 'wild west' of campaign finance if Liberals take election: experts
Actually, Christy Clark, \more Money would improve BC Education
Tyee poll: What issue needs to be a higher priority this BC election cycle?
Housing,Jobs, Political Donations spark BC election debate battles
Canada's methane leakage massively under-reported, Studies find
B.C. Liberals rely on a relatively small pool of very big donors




Ottawa Observations: Thursday, April 27, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Thursday, April 27, 2017.



Trump ready to renegotiate NAFTA
China envoy reaffirms importance of Canada-China free-trade talks
Inside Kevin O'Leary's last day as a Conservative leadership candidate
Westshore urges Ottawa to keep border open to U.S. thermal coal
Senate ethics committee to finalize report detailing Don Meredith's fate
Christy Clark vs. Donald Trump: The proverbial knife at a gun fight
Boeing seeks anti dumping probe regarding Bombardier's C Series jet
Trump to give NAFTA talks a 'good, strong shot' after Trudeau warns of withdrawal risks
Police across Canada in limbo over who will pay for roadside drug testing
Ethics commissioner cleared Trudeau's fundraising in February
Off-the-books notes between vice-admiral and shipyard boss in 'legal grey zone,' expert says
Trudeau will stick to playbook on Trump, even after NAFTA threat
95,000 sponsors vie for 10,000 spots in lottery to bring parents, grandparents to Canada
Kevin O'Leary met with Andrew Scheer before backing Maxime Bernier
Ottawa announces new plan to tackle trouble Phoenix payroll system
Late Night 'toothiness': Carr laughs off beaver file photo on Colbert's talk show
After 99 days of O'Leary, is it Maxime Bernir's Tory time?
Canada's justice ministers meet Friday to tackle court delays
Deal that sends Canadian bank records to IRS is illegal lawyer tells U.S.committee
RCMP case against Vice-Admiral Mark Norman reveals cuthroat world of military procurement
Free prescription medicines for those 24 and under first step to national pharmacare plan
Liberal's planning to rubber-stamp potentially dangerous asylum seekers
The unredictability of Donald J. Trump
Sajjan retracts claim he was 'architect' of Canada's biggest Afghan combat operation
I was all set to terminate': Behind Donald Trump's surprising and abrupt turnabout on NAFTA
Why a trial for Vice-Admiral Mark Norman could prove embarrassing for the Liberals
Kevin O'Leary is out? Mr, Wonderful was barely in
Kevin O'Leary wants to 'finish task' with Bernier team after failing to get rival to drop out of race
Canadian ministers dine with Senior Chinese officials as trade conflicts loom with U.S.
PM no longer under investigation for cash-for-access fundraisers, but ethics commissioner won't say why
Trump's NAFTA flip-flopping a classic negotiation ploy, trad experts say
Canadian millennials just aren't into the jobs that robots could take away: study



Voice of BC: Swing Ridings

Host Vaughn Palmer looks at some of the key elements of the 2017 election campaign, he is joined by Global BC's Keith Baldrey.

The topic for the week the key swing ridings in the upcoming Provincial election

April 27 2017



At Issue Panel: The reversals of Trump and O'Leary

An archive of the At Issue features from the CBC's flagship News program The National.

April 27, 2017:  The reversals of Trump and O'Leary



Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: Wednesday, April 26, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:


Clark holds up softwood dispute to deflect from criticism during B.C. debate
No stand out moments in final debate of the B.C.election campaign
Local mayors clash with BC Liberals over transit funding
Christy Clark calls on Ottawa to ban coal exports after softwood lumber duties
5 key moments from tonight's B.C. election debate
Softwood deal was close, but Canada gambled on better terms from Trump, former U.S, trade rep says
B.C. Liberals, NDP spar over donation from billionaire developer
B.C. moves to ban U.S.coal transport in retaliation for softwood duties
Fact check: Did the NDP really spark a decade of decline as the Liberals claim?
Who do our leaders speak for? An alternative way to watch the debate
Strong Weaver showing, better Clark effort tightens race
Leaders battle for votes in televised debate
Fact checking the B.C. leaders TV debate
Christy Clark calls for ban on U.S. thermal coal from B.C. ports
Parties struggle to define transportation platforms
No clear winner, no clear loser as leaders trade blows
B.C.Liberal fails to show at forum for candidates on mental health
Buyer's tax might not work
U.S. ignorant about Canadian Dairy
B.C. leaders square off in TV Debate
Breaking down the BC Leaders Debate
BC Leaders Debate: Did John Horgan really say that?
BC Leaders Debate\; Are the Greens just a vote for the BC Liberals
Weaver asks Horgan: 'Did you really say the Liberals are going to win the nex telection'?
The residential Tenancny Act isn't helping landlords or Tenants
BC Watchdog publishes Ebook Detailing political donation gravy train
Site C threatens Treaty rights, way of life, say some First Nations
Adult Education cuts a 'Social Justice Crisis'
Tyee readers think Horgan Won the Last Debate, despite Reservations about constant interrupting



Ottawa Observations: Wednesday,April 26, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Wednesday, April 26, 2017.


Trump backs off plan for order that would have kickstarted U.S. exit from NAFTA
O'Leary drops out of Conservative leadership race, endorses Bernier
Kevin O'Leary: He didn't come back, for you
After O'Leary's withdrawal, Conservatives have some thinking to do
Home Capital secures $2-billion lifeline as shares collapse
Is home capital's crisis the pin that pops the housing bubble
Canada needs plan for U.S. tax cuts: business council
B.C. Liberal Leader holds up softwood lumber dispute to deflect from criticism during debate
In his corporate tax-cut quest, Trump should take cues from Canada's GST
Most Canadians think privatizing airports is a bad idea
Vice Admiral Norman leaked cabinet secrets, helped press Liberals in Navy contract: RCMP affidavit
Kevin O'Leary's path to victory wasn't easy, but is Maxime Bernier's any easier?
Inside the 'moment of truth' for Kevin O'Leary's campaign
Conservatives final leadership debate sees candidates fight to stand out
White House jolts markets with NAFTA pullout talk before Trump stresses 'renegotiation'
Bye,Kevin O'Leary! Good luck with your next wearable Blue-tooth umbrella venture
Trump tells Canada, Mexico he won't pull U.S. out of NAFTA
Just like that, the anybody-but-O'Leary movement comes to an end
Conservative leadership candidates target clear front runner Bernier in debate
'I didn't have a clear path' to beat Trudeau, Kevin O'Leary says after dropping out of leaderships race
Chrystia Freeland shoots back after U.S. tariff: 'The reality is the United States need's our lumber'
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman leaked cabinet secrets to shipbuilding exec, RCMP allege
Senator Patrick Brazeau acquitted of 2014 charges related to drunk driving
O'Leary quits Tory leadership race, calls Bernier 'the man' to win
O'Leary's hell looks like Bernier's Quebec
Why Trudeau's climate scheme is a scam
Canada 'road kill' with Trump tax cuts
Suddenly the NDP's back in the game
Tories should thank O'Leary for bringing excitement
Trump has 'agreed not to terminate NAFTA at this time,' Canada and Mexico told
How should Canada respond to Trump? By doing those things we ought to be doing anyway
The late-night deal that sealed O'Leary's exit and threw Tory leadership race into chaos
O'Leary is out? Mr. Wonderful's leadership bid was never much more than a faint hope
With O'Leary gone, Tory leadership candidates pile on front-runner Maxime Bernier in final debate
Trump's new tax plan will make Canada's life even more difficult than lumber and dairy scraps
Canada reports progress with U.S.on lumber, but 'we're not there yet'
Christy Clark calls on Ottawa to ban coal exports
Kevin O'Leary drops out of Conservative leadership race












Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Victoria Viewpoints: April 25, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:

Softwood lumber tariffs will hit small firms hard: B.C. envoy
Methane pollution from B.C.'s oil, gas industry
Who are the 371 candidates running in the B.C.election?
B.C. New Democrats make polling gains one eve of crucial debate
Family owned mills prepare for hefty softwood lumber bills
NDP leader accuses B.C.Liberals of having private health care agenda
B.C.physiotherapists say then can help alleviate the opioid crisis
U.S.says softwood lumber imports don't play by rules, but Canada replies: See you in court
Political leaders vow to fight for B.C. forestry workers amid U.S. lumber dispute
B.C. Conservatives a spent force, which could help the B.C. NDP
TV debate marks showtime for campaign, parties look to turn on voters
B.C. Green leader changes tack and gets tough on Horgan
NDP promises to build new hospital, urgent care centre for Burnaby
NDP jumps to double digit lead on Lower mainland surge
U.S. softwood war Trumps B.C. campaign as debate looms
U.S. duties on lumber shake Island industry
Parties promise to help tech industry grow across province
You're comprimised,' 'No you are'
Sewage money could be wasted
Clark talking tough on timber in Maple Ridge mill
Parties debate child care
'Hulk Hogan' hides health hole
Fact check: To whom is BC Paying Interest on its Ballooning Debt?
Not easy being Green? Examining the Party's contradictions
The Housing Crisis: You are invited to a Canadidates' Debate Wednesday
'I'm with Herb' ...Not Her? North Coast Liberal stresses that He is Not Christy Clark
The grisly truth about B.C.s grizzly trophy hunt

Ottawa Observations: Tuesday, April 25, 2017



Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Federal scene for Tuesday, April 25, 2017.


Why Trump is tweeting about lumber and dairy instead of tweaking NAFTA
Why we are talking about cupping and the Prime Minister
One soldier killed, three injured in military training accident in Alberta
Mulcair calls out Trudeau on 'hypocrisy' in marijuana anecdote
Softwood lumber tariffs will hit small B.C. Firms hard
Canada braces for lengthy softwood battle as Trump gets tough on trade
Supreme Court wary of prosecutors' requests for trial-delay tolerance
Ottawa changes its mind on UNDRIP,but it is taking a risk
Wilbur Ross says Canada is 'dumping lumber,' as Ottawa vows to push back
Solider killed, 3 others hurt in training exercise at CFB Wainwright
259,010 eligible to vote in Conservative leadership race
Liberals repeal Conservative immigrant residency requirements targeting marriage fraud
Canada braces for 'tough times' in U.S. lumber dispute
Justin Trudeau's troubling broken promise on methane
Hurry up and wait strategy of dealing with the U.S.
Lumber may be only the beginning Trump's trade tiffs with Canada
Blame Canada was a spoof, Mr. President:Bad week for U.S. trade relations may get worse
How did Canada suddenly become Public enemy No. 1 in Donald Trump's trade war
Prime Minister Trudeau photographed with formner VP of group on Canadian terror list
'What are you puffin?' Environment Minister marked World Penguin Day with video of wrong birds
Me and Michel Trudeau:The story of two drug busts
When all else fails, blame Canada!
The Bernier advantage is getting results
Trudeau living in fantasy land






Monday, April 24, 2017

BC Election Digest: April 24-30,2017



The archive of notes from the campaign trail for April 17-23, 2017

April 29 and 30

B.C. group aims to raise riding turnout with Chinese immigrants
Who will step up to fix British Columbia's housing crisis?
BC Liberals pledge to repeal Vancouver's natural gas ban for new buildings
BC Liberals' stance on coal exports puts Ottawa in tough spot
B.C. NDP supporter rally to support Riverview Hospital reopening
The rookies: first-time candidates debate, campaign and attempt to woo voters
Pipeline politics: How and NDP victory in B.C. could divide Canada's left
B.C. Liberals and Vancouver clash over natural gas restrictions
How and where to vote in the B.C. provincial election
How the B.C. election of '96 changed provincial politics
Parties push for crucial advance votes
Vancouver natural gas policy sparks provincial campaign battle
Kootenay Bill's riding up for grabs on election night
Liberals promise to strip City's power to restrict natural gas use
Parties face minefield with jobs plan that protects rural B.C.
Threat of economic turmoil over softwood becomes B.C. election issue
Early bird voters cast ballots at advance polls
Fears of a Green surge, or vote splitting, keep rivals scrambling
Chance encounter on campaign trail blows-up on Clark
BC election: Transit issues key in capital region
Still undecided? Here's a go to guide for how to vote on May 9
Island's political map unlike that of any other B.C. region
Making it easier for more people to vote
Medical premiums and promises
BC Liberals would revoke Vancouver's 'ban' on natural gas if elected
Christy Clark uses softwood to build leadership case
B.C. election advance polls open this weekend. Where and When you can vote in advance polls
Sensible B.C. gives political parties letter grades for positions on marijuana reform
B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver calls timing of Liberal car-sharing promise incredibly cynical
B.C. Liberals and NDP battle for indigenous vote
Fringe benefits? Fifteen other BC Parties that want your vote


April 28

Why Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver believes change is in the air for B.C.
BC NDP win would cause uncertainty: TD study
B.C. softwood lumber envoy distances himself from Christy Clark’s threats 
B.C.’s inequality gap widens – and shapes the election campaign
Steelworkers boss fires back at Christy Clark's 'most corporate government in North America' 
BC Greens trying to turn debate buzz into seats
Weaver says he will retire if Greens fail to pick up another seat
B.C.'s three main parties agree more needs to be spent on home care
Affordability issue hits home on election front
Flyer campaign targets NDP candidate's transgender identity
Christy Clark’s Club: Meet the Lobbyists
In Burnaby-Deer Lake, Will China-Taiwan Divide Affect Election? 
B.C.'s lost decade—fact versus rhetoric
Open letter to B.C. Steelworkers


April 27

Christy Clark vows to take softwood lumber fight to Washington
B.C. party leaders make final campaign plans for election's last days
In B.C., 'immediate action' on opioid crisis is open to political interpretation
Westshore urges Ottawa to keep border open to U.S. thermal coal
Christy Clark vs. Donald Trump; The proverbial knife at a gun fight
B.C, Green leader stands out in debate with no decisive moment
BC NDP leader defends temperment after leader's debate
Could online influencers be swaying the results of B.C.'s provincial election?
'The stakes are high': Political shills in full force online during election debate
John Horgan walks fine line between passion, petulance
Green party rises from obscurity to legitimate political force in B.C,
Horgan's all in on changing relationship with First Nations
Political parties make promises on affordable housing
Post debate poll: Horgan wins - but only by a slim margin
The Green monster stalks the NDP, and the Liberals love it
Weaver throws lots of jabs in debate
It's the party that matters, not the candidate
B.C. will remain 'wild west' of campaign finance if Liberals take election: experts
Actually, Christy Clark, \more Money would improve BC Education
Tyee poll: What issue needs to be a higher priority this BC election cycle?
Housing,Jobs, Political Donations spark BC election debate battles




April 26

Clark holds up softwood dispute to deflect from criticism during B.C. debate
No stand out moments in final debate of the B.C.election campaign
Local mayors clash with BC Liberals over transit funding
5 key moments from tonight's B.C. election debate
Softwood deal was close, but Canada gambled on better terms from Trump, former U.S, trade rep says
B.C. Liberals, NDP spar over donation from billionaire developer
Fact check: Did the NDP really spark a decade of decline as the Liberals claim?
Who do our leaders speak for? An alternative way to watch the debate
Strong Weaver showing, better Clark effort tightens race
Leaders battle for votes in televised debate
Fact checking the B.C. leaders TV debate
Christy Clark calls for ban on U.S. thermal coal from B.C. ports
Parties struggle to define transportation platforms
No clear winner, no clear loser as leaders trade blows
B.C.Liberal fails to show at forum for candidates on mental health
B.C. leaders square off in TV Debate
Breaking down the BC Leaders Debate
BC Leaders Debate: Did John Horgan really say that?
BC Leaders Debate\; Are the Greens just a vote for the BC Liberals
Weaver asks Horgan: 'Did you really say the Liberals are going to win the nex telection'?
BC Watchdog publishes Ebook Detailing political donation gravy train
Tyee readers think Horgan Won the Last Debate, despite Reservations about constant interrupting



April 25

Who are the 371 candidates running in the B.C.election?
B.C. New Democrats make polling gains one eve of crucial debate
NDP leader accuses B.C.Liberals of having private health care agenda
Political leaders vow to fight for B.C. forestry workers amid U.S. lumber dispute
B.C. Conservatives a spent force, which could help the B.C. NDP
TV debate marks showtime for campaign, parties look to turn on voters
B.C. Green leader changes tack and gets tough on Horgan
NDP promises to build new hospital, urgent care centre for Burnaby
NDP jumps to double digit lead on Lower mainland surge
U.S. softwood war Trumps B.C. campaign as debate looms
U.S. duties on lumber shake Island industry
You're comprimised,' 'No you are'
Parties debate child care
'Hulk Hogan' hides health hole
Fact check: To whom is BC Paying Interest on its Ballooning Debt?
Not easy being Green? Examining the Party's contradictions
The Housing Crisis: You are invited to a Canadidates' Debate Wednesday
'I'm with Herb' ...Not Her? North Coast Liberal stresses that He is Not Christy Clark
The grisly truth about B.C.s grizzly trophy hunt


April 24

Steelworkers union paying salaries of top NDP staffers
Christy Clark promises to fight U.S.imposed softwood lumber tarrifs
BC Green Party vows to take 'principled' approach to provincial spending
To dream the impossible dream the major ambitions of B.C.'s minor parties
Steelworkers union paying salaries of top NDP during B.C.election
Green Party would run deficits to pay for platform
B.C. Green leader changes tack and gets tough on Horgan
B.C.party leaders line up against new U.S. soft wood lumber duties
Battleground Burnaby a profile in pipeline politics
Time to purge big money from politics
B.C. Liberals and B.C. NDP ramp up insults as election draws closer
Greens election platform says the fentanyl crisis means B.C. must exapnd access to prescription heroin
Can we still trust polls?
BC belongs to Resource companies and Clark's the paid caretaker






Victoria Viewpoints: Monday, April 24, 2017




Our compilation of some of the stories of note from the day, reviewing the political developments from the Provincial scene:


Steelworkers union paying salaries of top NDP staffers
Christy Clark promises to fight U.S.imposed softwood lumber tarrifs
BC Green Party vows to take 'principled' approach to provincial spending
Vancouver teachers to protest potential budget cuts to adult programs
U.S.imposes preliminary duties up to 24% on subsidized Canadian softwood lumber
To dream the impossible dream the major ambitions of B.C.'s minor parties
Steeloworkers union paying salaries of top NDP during B.C.election

B.C. welfare phone wait times drag on despite promised fix
Green Party would run deficits to pay for platform
B.C. Green leader changes tack and gets tough on Horgan
B.C.party leaders line up against new U.S. soft wood lumber duties
Battleground Burnaby a profile in pipeline politics
Time to purge big money from politics
U.S. puts 20% duty on B.C.lumber exports, retroactive for 90 days
B.C. Liberals and B.C. NDP ramp up insults as election draws closer
Greens election platform says the fentanyl crisis means B.C. must exapnd access to prescription heroin
Can we still trust polls?
BC belongs to Resource companies and Clark's the paid caretaker
If you're not going to reduce poverty when you have a strong economy, When are you going to do it