Ryan Clayton joins the pod to discuss the BC Green Party leadership race and couple consequential court decisions. Links Ryan’s Substack B.C. to appeal landmark Aboriginal title ruling over Fraser River land in Metro Vancouver | CBC News Major land claims ruling says B.C. Indigenous group has claim to a portion of city and port lands – The Globe an…

Ryan Clayton joins the pod to discuss the BC Green Party leadership race and couple consequential court decisions. Links Ryan’s Substack B.C. to appeal landmark Aboriginal title ruling over Fraser River land in Metro Vancouver | CBC News Major land claims ruling says B.C. Indigenous group has claim to a portion of city and port lands – The Globe an…

David Moscrop joins the pod to discuss 100 days of Carney. What does the three and a third months since the election tell us about what kind of PM Mark Carney is and what does it mean for the future of Canada. Links Carney suggests he’s considering rescinding Online News Act | National Post Write-in ballots to be used in Alberta byelection due to r…

David Moscrop joins the pod to discuss 100 days of Carney. What does the three and a third months since the election tell us about what kind of PM Mark Carney is and what does it mean for the future of Canada. Links Carney suggests he’s considering rescinding Online News Act | National Post Write-in ballots to be used in Alberta byelection due to r…

A mining rescue operation, ultimatums for Oak Bay & West Van, an even bigger ballot and First Ministers meet. Links Rescue operation underway for 3 miners trapped underground at northern B.C. mine | CBC News Underground mine where workers trapped was on BC fast-track list | Canada’s National Observer: Climate News Update (after recording): Rescued …

A mining rescue operation, ultimatums for Oak Bay & West Van, an even bigger ballot and First Ministers meet. Links Rescue operation underway for 3 miners trapped underground at northern B.C. mine | CBC News Underground mine where workers trapped was on BC fast-track list | Canada’s National Observer: Climate News Update (after recording): Rescued …

A cabine shuffle, a drug decision flip-flop and Poilievre’s struggle for relevancy. Links Updated cabinet sworn in to meet the needs of British Columbians in a changing world B.C. cuts Metro Vancouver developers a break from soaring fees, backstopped by $250 million in federal cash B.C. quietly expands scope of Bill 14 to include all future wind an…

A cabine shuffle, a drug decision flip-flop and Poilievre’s struggle for relevancy. Links Updated cabinet sworn in to meet the needs of British Columbians in a changing world B.C. cuts Metro Vancouver developers a break from soaring fees, backstopped by $250 million in federal cash B.C. quietly expands scope of Bill 14 to include all future wind an…

What’s in: Finance reports and new parties. What’s out: Speeding, garburators, disabled housing, Pride, Stanley Park Train and the Mayor’s Gym Links Byelection finance reports Administrative Monetary Penalties Posted Online | Elections BC Vancouver has a new civic party — the Vancouver Liberals Vancouver Liberals 30 km/h speed limits coming to loca…

The BC Greens are actually having a leadership race with (at least) three candidates. FIFA is disrupting the courts and future community events may need risk assessments. BC’s urgent infrastructure act is going to a year-long consultation process while the feds eye projects for their act. Carney caves on digital services taxes and Trump threatens t…

The BC Greens are actually having a leadership race with (at least) three candidates. FIFA is disrupting the courts and future community events may need risk assessments. BC’s urgent infrastructure act is going to a year-long consultation process while the feds eye projects for their act. Carney caves on digital services taxes and Trump threatens t…

The BC Conservatives didn’t mean to politicize “blackmail” accusations against their political rivals. The BCNDP and federal government face further criticism over the BC Ferries order. And (most) NATO allies commit to spending unseen amounts on military build-ups. (Sorry for the re-upload) Links Rustad wonders if he should have made ‘blackmail’ cl…

The BC Conservatives didn’t mean to politicize “blackmail” accusations against their political rivals. The BCNDP and federal government face further criticism over the BC Ferries order. And (most) NATO allies commit to spending unseen amounts on military build-ups. (Sorry for the re-upload) Links Rustad wonders if he should have made ‘blackmail’ cl…

David Eby doesn’t have to like China building our new ferries, so long as they get built. John Rustad accuses former colleagues of trying to blackmail his staff. And the BC Greens still exist even if no one is officially running for their leadership. Federally, Carney’s big infrastructure bill passes with Conservative support despite some pushback …

David Eby doesn’t have to like China building our new ferries, so long as they get built. John Rustad accuses former colleagues of trying to blackmail his staff. And the BC Greens still exist even if no one is officially running for their leadership. Federally, Carney’s big infrastructure bill passes with Conservative support despite some pushback …

The independent Conservative MLAs start a new party, but only some of them. Plus the NDP has ferry troubles again. Meanwhile in Ottawa, Carney takes a page from BC’s Bill 15 as questions pile up about what is his foreign policy. Links B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’ Kelowna MLA part of new BC political party …

The independent Conservative MLAs start a new party, but only some of them. Plus the NDP has ferry troubles again. Meanwhile in Ottawa, Carney takes a page from BC’s Bill 15 as questions pile up about what is his foreign policy. Links B.C. Independent MLAs start new party to ‘combat the globalist assault’ Kelowna MLA part of new BC political party …

Kelowna General Hospital’s pediatric ward is closed, which is very bad. Meanwhile our premier is in Asia while the other premiers met with Mark Carney. In Ottawa, the Throne Speech passes quietly in the night despite the NDP’s pledge to vote against. And the Liberals introduce their first bills, including a major border and security state overhaul …

Kelowna General Hospital’s pediatric ward is closed, which is very bad. Meanwhile our premier is in Asia while the other premiers met with Mark Carney. In Ottawa, the Throne Speech passes quietly in the night despite the NDP’s pledge to vote against. And the Liberals introduce their first bills, including a major border and security state overhaul …

An emergency motion for a Lapu Lapu Day tragedy memorial event surprises even Filipino BC. The Kitsilano Coalition is happy to see the city concede on the planned supportive housing project. The Vancouver Renters’ Office also isn’t coming back anytime soon. Metro Vancouver and the Langleys debate governance and policing. But with luck, we’ll see a …

The BC Legislature wraps up its spring sitting with a couple rare private members bills passing, as well as the NDP’s two controversial infrastructure bills. Federally, King Charles himself delivered Mark Carney’s first Throne Speech but did so without the crown. Links Spring legislative session focuses on standing strong for B.C., growing economy …

The BC Legislature wraps up its spring sitting with a couple rare private members bills passing, as well as the NDP’s two controversial infrastructure bills. Federally, King Charles himself delivered Mark Carney’s first Throne Speech but did so without the crown. Links Spring legislative session focuses on standing strong for B.C., growing economy …

BC hires then fires a DTES czar, Carney releases the mandate letter to rule them all and Danielle Smith plays with fireBy Leg-in-Boot Media

BC hires then fires a DTES czar, Carney releases the mandate letter to rule them all and Danielle Smith plays with fire. Links B.C. scraps controversial appointment of Downtown Eastside ‘czar’ | CBC News Liberals will table a budget this fall, Prime Minister Mark Carney says | CBC News Mandate Letter | Prime Minister of Canada Canada wants to join …

BC's opposition is under investigation and Mark Carney unveils his 'ministry.'By Leg-in-Boot Media

Remember that leaked safe supply presentation? The Director of Policing Services does as the RCMP questions BC Conservative MLA Elanore Sturko over the leak, while Solicitor General Garry Begg flubbs questions about the appropriateness of such investigations. BC is also considering ways to fund Translink but congestion pricing is already off the ta…