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January 4 - 11, 2007

There’s a lot to pick from in our critics’ roundup of t

B.C. “still vulnerable” to health-care fines

By Russ Francis
The province is risking large fines from the federal government by continuing to allow private health-care brokers to operate in B.C., according to NDP health critic Adrian Dix.
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December 14 - 21, 2006

Early this year, Stephen Harper promised to support women’s human rights. Feminists say he

Lottery honcho wins sweepstakes

By Russ Francis
B.C. Lottery Corporation president and chief executive officer Vic Poleschuk was paid $442,667.48 in the 2005-06 financial year, plus another $64,874.04 for expenses, according to the Crown corporation’s statements of salaries and expenses required under the Financial Information Act.

Board attacks P3 requirement

By Russ Francis
Trustees reject provincial vetting of capital projects as contrary to public interest
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November 30 - December 7, 2006

We’ve got gift ideas for the holidays, whether you’re shopping for your

MLA questions putting Lions before homeless

By Russ Francis
An Opposition MLA is questioning the B.C. Liberal government’s refusal to hold an emergency debate on homelessness shortly after halting the normal proceedings of the legislature to honour the B.C. Lions’ Grey Cup win.

NDP say Liberals may kill coal-fired plants

By Russ Francis
Two controversial coal-fired plants announced by B.C. Hydro last July may not go ahead, according to NDP environment critic Shane Simpson.

Change in hiring policy draws mixed reaction

By Russ Francis
A revolutionary—and quiet—change by the B.C. government to open up all jobs in the provincial public service to the general public has attracted both praise and criticism.

Shopdropping: Experiments in the Aisle

By Robin Laurence
At the Western Front until November 25

Baby bonus called “bizarre”

By Russ Francis
Representatives of students, college teachers, and university professors have all expressed strong reservations about the B.C. Liberals’ recently announced plan to give $1,000 to every baby born in B.C., starting next year.

Taylor justifies Blain’s big salary

By Russ Francis
Finance Minister Carole Taylor is defending the pay of Partnerships British Columbia president and CEO Larry Blain.

Deal doesn’t hold water

By Russ Francis
The B.C. legislature is sending the wrong message by buying 7,200 bottles of water annually while the province’s public water systems battle the trend toward drinking bottled water, according to Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan.

Ban on papers questioned

By Russ Francis
Two lawyers are suggesting that an order from Speaker Bill Barisoff that free weekly newspapers be removed from the grounds of the legislature may be on shaky legal grounds.