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Harper outrage lacks substance
Once upon a time, Prime Minister Stephen Harper's statements of outrage against government waste and cronyism sounded more convincing. That time was when he and the Conservatives were in opposition.
Senate scandal flips finger to Reformers
"If there was ever any doubt that Stephen Harper's Conservatives bear zero resemblance to the long-ago reformers who railed against government corruption and pork barrel politics, the expense scandal that's engulfed Senator Mike Duffy has surely put it to rest."
Most talkative MP
Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian runs the fastest mouth in Ottawa, according to Samara, a non-partisan organization that analyzes politics.
Strahl speaks on growing concern
Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon MP Mark Strahl addressed local concerns over the growing of medical marijuana last week in Parliament.
Politicians too have right to free speech
Voltaire's oft-quoted defence of free speech, "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it," is a relevant today as it ever was.
Let him speak
Voltaire's oft-quoted defence of free speech, "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it," is as relevant today as it ever was. But its relevancy always depends on the honesty of the speaker.
Let him speak
Voltaire's oft-quoted defence of free speech, "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it," is as relevant today as it ever was.
National shark fin ban defeated
Despite losing out by an agonizing five votes in the House of Commons, MP Fin Donnelly has vowed to carry on his fight to ban shark fin imports to Canada.
Throw the scripts away and let him speak
"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." The quote, attributed to Voltaire, gets pulled out a lot to back freedom of speech arguments. This time is no exception.
Throw the scripts away and let him speak
"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." The quote, attributed to Voltaire, gets pulled out a lot to back freedom of speech arguments. This time is no exception.
Sex-selective bill divides Tories
Whether it's sparked a "revolt" or just a disagreement within the federal Conservative Party remains to be seen.
Langley MP’s appeal fails
Langley MP Mark Warawa’s appeal has been rejected.Warawa’s private member’s bill calling on parliament to condemn the practice of sex-selective abortion was ruled “non-votable” by the Subcommittee on Private Members’ Business last week.
NDP opposes new NV/Burnaby riding
THE federal New Democratic Party is trying to stop the proposed boundary merger between the North Vancouver and North Burnaby federal ridings.
Forseth has earned his political stripes
It's official - when veteran politician Paul Forseth blasts the Liberals in the story above, he's been blessed by John Cummins.
Pot, ridings, on mind of local MP
Langley's Member of Parliament spoke about changing riding boundaries, medical marijuana, and cross-border trade before local business people Tuesday.
Time to abolish the Senate
Re: Senate needs more than just an election, editorial, Burnaby NOW, Feb. 13.
Delta raises concerns over servicing TFN
Delta council is voicing concerns over the prospect of being compelled to provide water and sewer services for the massive growth planned by the Tsawwassen First Nation.
PM unveils tougher laws
Prime Minster Stephen Harper descended on Burnaby Friday to announce reforms affecting offenders who are found not criminally responsible due to a mental disorder.
Reforms target high-risk offenders
Reforms to the Canadian justice system to deal with offenders considered "not criminally responsible" because of a serious mental illness have moved another step closer to law.
