'But when the spin department ignores queries, delays a reply possibly in the hope you'll forget you ever asked the question or obfuscates in its response, it simply breeds more cynicism fueled by the accelerator of social media.'
Advocates on both sides of the B.C. proportional representation referendum would do well to rein in their rhetorical messaging and focus on the facts, writes columnist Dermond Travis.
Dermod Travis unravels issues with money laundering at B.C. casinos.
Have you considered taking this to one of our competitors down the street?
Among the appointees to the Vancouver police board are an investment advisor, a property developer, a craft brewer and a physician.
Canada's finance minister didn't do too badly. His family firm – Morneau Shepell Ltd. – billed $999,758.
How should B.C. fund political parties, if at all. In his latest column, Dermod Travis explores the recent controversy in B.C. and other models used in other jurisdictions.
'Who were among the lucky few to be given the chance to rent the ear of a deputy minister over dinner? Guest lists don't seem to be readily available online, but someone – bless their heart – hired a photographer for the 2013 dinner at the Empress Hotel's Crystal Ballroom.'
The number of registered voters didn't get much attention during the campaign. In April, there were 3,156,991. Notable because it's 19,464 voters less than there were in 2013.
Parties that won a slice of the Goldilocks vote would be well advised to heed the ending of the fairy tale: “Just then, Goldilocks woke up and saw the three bears. She screamed, "Help!"
