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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

Green Energy or Greenwashing? Inside FortisBC’s ‘Renewable Gas’ Claims (The Tyee)

Northeast Pennsylvania is home to the state’s largest landfill, almost three square kilometres of household and industrial waste, a grey moonscape of trash almost the size of Stanley Park. On the dump’s western corner, not far from the town of Scranton, a column of silver compressors works away, turning the landfill’s methane into “renewable natural gas” by a company owned by BP, formerly British Petroleum. Its biggest customer so far is FortisBC, British Columbia’s largest natural gas utility, supplying 1.2 million customers across the province . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story
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Four-corner Sea to Sky -- a provincial election primer for Whistler and beyond (Pique Newsmagazine)

Polling might indicate good fortunes for the NDP across the board, but the West Vancouver-Sea to Sky riding could be in for quite a lot in the way of kissing hands and shaking babies in the upcoming provincial election as the riding comes back into play with a repeat strong Green candidate, a retiring incumbent and a well-known challenger for the governing NDP. Any and all politicians will respond to a query about polling numbers by telling you the only numbers they live by are the ones that come in on election day. It’s a trite response anyone asking can expect to get (sort of like a polite greeting), but polling does tell a story, and what a story it is telling in 2024 . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story

Peter Menzies: The absolute state of this place (The Line)

By 2030 almost all legacy newsroom salaries will be paid by “the people we write about” and almost no one will be bothering to buy what is written. It was less than five years ago that Andrew Coyne was bemoaning the speed with which the newspaper industry was selling its soul . . . . . . . . Earlier this month, a once proud, fiercely independent industry had its begging bowls — which are growing in size — topped up by Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge. And it still hasn’t taken a single significant step towards solving its problems . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story

Poilievre claps back ahead of carbon price hike: ‘Eby’s constituents can’t even afford baloney” (Global)

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has shot back at B.C. Premier David Eby’s comment that his plea to halt a federal carbon price increase is a “baloney factory” campaign tactic. Poilievre told The Roy Green Show on Saturday that Eby’s “constituents can’t even afford to buy baloney after eight years of him, and the NDP and Liberal coalition.” “He should talk to his own citizens in British Columbia who can’t afford to eat, heat and house themselves and join with the seven other premiers who have called on Trudeau to spike this April 1st tax hike,” he said . . . . . . . . But Eby, speaking at an unrelated news conference in Terrace on Friday, said B.C. residents would end up with less money returned to them if the government accepted Poilievre’s “campaign office and baloney factory” request . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story

Ward Stamer and Dennis Giesbrecht hope to turn two Kamloops ridings Conservative Blue

The Conservative Party of BC made it official yesterday … and media from the Kamloops area were on hand to hear today … as Dennis Giesbrecht and Ward Stamer were announced as candidates for the Party. Giesbrecht, who ran for the Conservatives in 2020 will contest the new Kamloops Centre riding going up against BC United MLA Peter Milobar – while in the Kamloops North Thompson Ward Stamer (elected twice as the Mayor of Barriere) will take on BC United MLA, Todd Stone. Dennis's background in industry, and global travel, has provided him with invaluable insights into successful and less successful projects. Dennis built his career in heavy industry. As an inspector he traveled the world insuring projects were built and maintained to the highest standards of safety and environmental standards. Dennis knows the importance that energy, forestry and ship building play in our economy.  His dedication to continuous learning equips him to embrace diverse perspectives and chart a cour

PEATS: I am writing with a critical concern regarding the imminent closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic, a vital healthcare facility in our community

The following is a copy of a letter sent to me, which was sent to BC’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix. It is with regards to the impending closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic in Dawson Creek.   Dear Minister,   I am writing to you today with a critical concern regarding the imminent closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic, a vital healthcare facility in our community. The closure, scheduled for the summer of 2024, is a result of the utterly burdensome terms and conditions imposed by the bureaucratic Northern Health. As a result, Dawson Creek stands to lose four doctors who have made this city their home, and who wish to continue serving the people of our community.   The impending closure of the Eljen Medical Clinic is a significant blow to our city. Not only will it result in the loss of highly qualified and dedicated healthcare professionals, but it will also deprive thousands of Dawson Creek residents of access to their primary physicians. At a time when healthcare se

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