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Party platforms are just too simple to deal with complex problems
Since 1991 I have voted NDP, Liberal, Green and independent. I'm not fickle; I just realize that no party platform can adequately address all of the government challenges facing B.C.
Why it's good the polls failed
The poll that came closest to calling the result right in Tuesday's provincial election was still wildly wrong. A Forum Research poll done six days before the vote showed a mere two-point gap between the Liberals and the NDP. Of course, it still had the NDP out in front, not losing by almost five per cent in the popular vote and 17 seats in the Legislature.
Why it's good that polls failed
The poll that came closest to calling the result right in last Tuesday's provincial election was still wildly wrong. A Forum Research poll done six days before the vote showed a mere two-point gap between the Liberals and the NDP. Of course, it still had the NDP out in front, not losing by almost five per cent in the popular vote and 17 seats in the Legislature.
Events Calendar
Saturday, May 18...Second Time Around market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holy Trinity Cathedral, 514 Carnarvon St. For information and table rentals, call Richard at 604-521-8382 or email verger@shawcable.com.
Why it's good that polls have failed
The poll that came closest to calling the result right in Tuesday's provincial election was still wildly wrong.
Doctor accused of over billing
A Richmond acupuncturist is undergoing a pointed investigation after being accused of over billing the Medical Services Plan of around $2 million.
SFU professor wrong on premier
Re: Election 2013: One Liberal left in Burnaby, Burnaby NOW, May 15. (see page 1)
Education? Missing issue irks city trustees
They are typically divided politically, but two local school trustees agree there needs to be more funding for public education, and it should have been a bigger issue in the recent election.
Why it's good that polls failed
The poll that came closest to calling the result right in Tuesday's provincial election was still wildly wrong. A Forum Research poll done six days before the vote showed a mere two-point gap between the Liberals and the NDP. Of course, it still had the NDP out in front, not losing by almost five per cent in the popular vote and 17 seats in the Legislature.
Government adding accountability
Unfortunately, Mr. Hanford's claims are not supported by the facts [Democratic process under attack, May 9 Letters, TIMES]. The use of omnibus legislation to implement a budget is hardly a new idea in Canadian politics, and actually occurs frequently at the federal and provincial levels.
Poop plant debate is not just about funding
MY reaction after comparing the May 1 letter to the editor from North Vancouver councillors Guy Heywood (city) and Alan Nixon (district) with the May 12 letter from mayors Darrell Mussatto and Richard Walton was to ask if they sit on the same councils.
Sprott Shaw opens new campus
Sprott Shaw College opened the doors to its Richmond campus last Friday and set sights on doubling its student roll.
Looks like education going on
Re: DTA wants to put an end to public education cuts, letter to the editor, April 26
Add LGBT to curriculum
The British Columbia Ministry of Education should update their intermediate elementary curriculum to include lessons on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues.
Trustees should resign over district deficit
Re: "School district OKs forensic budget audit," Friday, May 10.
