Thoughts on BC Politics and More

If Team Canada brings the same gimmicky craftiness to the World Cup that the NDP government displayed in disclosing the costs of hosting it, then by God, we could win this thing! The BC government’s own betting parlour (PlayNow) is currently offering a $150 return on every dollar bet on that outcome. Those government odds makers don’t seem to recognize home-field advantage. But if Team Canada learns ball-handling skills from the way the BC government juggled the hot-potato cost issue, it might be worth taking a flyer on Canada to win ... CLICK HERE for the full story

Vaughn Palmer: Analysis after the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver found little long-term economic effect    ... Eby also tried to deflect those concerns by citing the supposed economic windfall to B.C. from hosting the World Cup. “We will have millions and millions of people watching games taking place here in B.C., learning about our province, enjoying the amazing soccer. This will be a huge and positive impact to our economy, that’s ongoing,” said the premier. Eby drew on a government analysis that claims B.C. will reap more than $1 billion in benefits from a mere seven FIFA matches ... CLICK HERE for the full story