Bits and Bites Wednesday October 22nd

Good morning!
Noticed an article  in the Sun that made me smile this morning : ” Things go Sideways for Liberal party Wonderboy who was living the dream “. Meaning, of course, Mark Marissen,big Liberal operative and husband to CKNW talk show host and ex-minister Christy Clark. Seems Mr. Marissen is bitterly licking his wounds  and soothing [...]

You are your own best advocate for proper health care and medical treatment

Every time I read an article on the breast cancer disaster back east, I cringe. It’s so sad,so tragic. http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/03/20/inquiry-goobie.html 
You have cancer. You don’t have cancer. You don’t have the right kind of cancer. I’m sorry, we’ve made a mistake, you do qualify for treatment….. only its too late for you.
Could anything have been done [...]

Gordon Campbell’s government playing dangerous game of political ass-kissing

Don’t get me started about the suggestion we should rename the Strait of Georgia. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/03/09/bc-salish-sea-renamed.html  Before the premier goes as far as to try and rename an international body of water in his overt attempts at kissing native derrieres all over BC, perhaps he should try changing his own name first in a symbolic gesture .
  Any suggestions?
I could [...]

RCMP Witch Hunt , or Fact-Finding Mission?

The Globe and Mail reports that in the interest of a fair and unbiased investigation, the RCMP has a trip to Poland in the works. Apparently, they wish to find out more about Robert Dziekanksi’s last days , his medical history and anything else that could give them some assistance in justifying their actions leading to [...]

Taser use worldwide controversial at best

I’m embarressed.
I’m embarressed by the RCMP’s handling of this entire Robert Dziekanski fiasco, and although I wish one could offer reassurances to visitors from around the world that this isnt indicative of what to expect, I can’t.
My faith is in the RCMP is tenuous, at best. Not because the 4 officers failed to handle the [...]

And in This Corner….

If you missed Bruce Allen’s reality check today, you must go back and listen to the audio vault. His target today? None other than the newest CKNW talk show host, Christy Clark,who he claims, has no street smarts.
The editorial was in response to her opinion piece in The Province on Monday, about her shock that [...]

Translink CAN work fast if $$ are at stake

Can somebody from Translink and the Transporation ministry please explain to me why the hell  it will take only a YEAR to install toll-gates at skytrain stations, at the estimated cost of 100 million dollars, yet they say it is going to take  6 YEARS to get a bus route running over the Port Mann [...]

Gang Violence a Sad Fact of Life Within Metro Vancouver

Wow! Time flies sometimes. Here we are, in Novembers incessant rain, and it’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted anything on the blog.Let’s just say, it has been a busy time,for me and there are a couple of stories I’m busy with. Frankly, I’m really just too tired at the end of the day to [...]

Global Warming,Carbon Profiles and New York Steak

We all know something big , strange, and scary is going down with Mother Nature- the polar ice is melting, glaciers  are retreating, and  massive infestations of bugs are eating their way across Canada’s boreal forests.
The climate change/global warming debate is hotter than  Bruce Allens recent rant on NW and  you either believe it or you don’t.
I’m a [...]

Racist? I don’t think so- Strong opinioned? – YES!!!!

Let me tell you something. When you call me racist because I think that someone who immigrates to Canada ,should, at the VERY LEAST, learn to speak English, you are ignorant. I can understand not learning if you are 90 years old, but when you are in your thirties, give me a break.
My maternal grandparents were from [...]