Thoughts on BC Politics and More

 . . . . “Public transportation is a serious impediment for thousands of residents living within the BC Interior,” wrote Hopfl in a letter to the Squamish - Lillooet Regional District (SLRD). “With the cessation of passenger rail service serving communities between North Vancouver to Prince George in 2002, not only is direct access to medical care, social opportunities in major centres and family visits not possible, but tourism has also declined.” Lillooet also lost its only public transportation link to Whistler earlier this year, when the Owl Bus formally ceased operations . . . . CLICK HERE for the full story

Here is just a bit of the beginning of a June 22 nd story in the Province newspaper: British Columbia’s mayors and councillors will gather once again this fall at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. And, when they do, they will once again be wined and dined at a fancy reception put on by the People’s Republic of China. Meanwhile, as municipal politicians mingle with Chinese power players, the UBCM will be cashing a cheque from the Chinese consulate in Vancouver. None of it sits well with Brad West, the outspoken mayor of Port Coquitlam, who thinks mayors and councillors should not be accepting hospitality and money from China. Indeed, it sat so poorly with him that he sent a letter to the Executive of the Union of BC Municipalities, along with all BC Mayors about that Government of China reception held during the convention.   Here’s just a few quotes: I am writing to state my strong opposition to your decision...