Author: Jeff Davies

If elected, Independent MLAs could hold balance of power

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With the two major parties locked in a dead heat, one B.C. pollster says there’s a real possibility several independent MLAs may get elected next month in rural and northern…

Wildfire of rumours: Finding truth in dangerous times

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“It’s like playing Whack-A-Mole… the misinformation online spreads, I swear, faster than facts.”   ––Jilly Laviolette Wildfire scientists and emergency service providers say they’re frustrated they must constantly counter false claims…

Can’t see the forest for the missing trees, says former BC minister

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“It was my perception that the amount harvested was far greater than what was reported.” ––Mike Morris A veteran MLA and former B.C. cabinet minister says a lack of oversight…

Decades of inaction fuel what may be worst wildfire season ever, says…

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“Just think if we had taken it more seriously 20 or more years ago, how much farther along we’d be.” ––Bob Gray Canada must be “on a war footing” and…