Apparently THEY do investigate public officials…” RCMP alleges breach of trust by B.C. official”

Found this little gem on MSN, sourced from CBC.ca: http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc-article.aspx?cp-documentid=22137840  ( I see now that the Province online is running it as front page as well)
A former B.C. assistant deputy minister of health is under investigation for alleged breach of trust, CBC News has learned.
The RCMP commercial crime squad has been investigating Ron Danderfer, once [...]

Back at last…

Seriously, I am never, ever moving again.
 Never.
 I am going to grow old and die in this house because quite simply, I don’t think I could survive another move. Granted, there has been a lot more going on than just the move, but nevertheless, I have been mentally and physically exhausted.
It started even before we left the [...]

What the Liberals don’t want you to find out until AFTER election day: Documents Obtained By CBC News show Run of the River projects are breaking environmental regulations

*** updated @ 2:30 pm : a copy of the report in question can be accessed in PDF format( scanned copies)  following this post.
Considering it’s an election, and Run of the River projects have been a debate point for both parties, one would think that a headline like the one above would be front page news. [...]

Bits and Bites – Wednesday April 15th, 2009

Good morning to everyone, sorry for the late posting but if you had 4 kids from 10 months to 17 years, you might understand…
I was sitting in the chair at my surgeons office yesterday afternoon, which overlooks the new Canada line along Three road in Richmond. A gorgeous sunny day, the view through his floor [...]

An open letter to Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon

Dear Mr. Falcon,
I  am still feeling rather confused this morning after watching your interview with CTV’s St. John Alexander on the 6 o’clock newscast last night.
In speaking with St.John about why tolls are absolutely necessary for the construction of the suddenly very expensive Port Mann Bridge construction, you told him it was because you didn’t want [...]

We interrupt this blog for yet another bout of illness

Sorry to have disappointed those who especially enjoy the weekly Bits and Bites, but I spent much of yesterday with my baby stuck to the front of my body. Picture a mother gorilla with her young hanging onto the front of her for dear life and you get the idea. It’s the kind of  extremely high [...]

Bits and Bites – Wednesday January 14th, 2009

Good morning to all!
I have, in uncustomary manner, posted three separate posts this morning, so I would urge  you to scroll down to see what else is going on around Metro Vancouver. It seems we have finally reached the end of the snow, and perhaps even the rain for a while, so get out and enjoy it [...]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper,Premier Gordon Campbell and Stockwell Day offically launch construction on the contentious South Fraser Perimeter Road

 
*** reaction to this launch here: http://lailayuile.wordpress.com/2009/01/14/contrary-to-what-the-premier-and-the-transportation-minister-say-the-public-is-not-behind-the-government-on-this-contentious-issue/
 
( Although you would never know it, by the lack of coverage on the evening news tonight, or in the major local papers online.  Oddly enough, a reporter with CTV had both the Premier and the Prime Minister comment on the 2010 olympic village fiasco, and failed to show [...]

South Fraser Perimeter Road announcement scheduled today – no public access allowed.

******Update: See the following story on my home page here: http://lailayuile.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/prime-minister-stephen-harperpremier-gordon-campbell-and-stockwell-day-offically-launch-construction-on-south-fraser-perimeter-road/ *********

Gordon Campbell, Kevin Falcon, and Federal reps will be making an “announcement about the South Fraser Perimeter Road” at the Surrey Fraser Docks.This announcement may concern new Federal funding for the SFPR, but interestingly enough, the announcement will take place behind the fence on Port [...]

What you need to know about protecting your personal information, and how the new enhanced drivers licence can put you at risk

In an age where we are constantly having to adjust to new technologies that are often touted as “time saving” and “convenient”, such new technologies can also put you at risk for identity theft.
Such is the case with the new, ‘enhanced’ drivers licence that B.C. is currently testing via 521 guinea pigs who willingly signed [...]