Category: politics
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that Canada has never had a non-white Prime Minister (and nor have we ever had a contender for PM who wasn’t white) and it prompted discussion, some of which can be summed up by “Who cares what race/gender politicians are? I only care that politicians are capable.” I argued […]
150 years ago today the Colony of British Columbia was born! Mind you, the Colony of Vancouver Island was born earlier than that (in 1849) and the two would join together in 1866 to become the creatively named United Colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia. But, no matter. It’s Happy 150th birthday, British Columbia […]
Today is the day that municipal governments hold their elections in BC. Across BC general elections are held every three years for mayors, councillors, regional district electoral area directors, school board trustees and Islands Trust trustees (municipalelections.com) In Vancouver, we have to vote for a mayor, 10 city councillors, 7 park commissioners and 9 school […]
The 8th Premier of the Province of British Columbia. Name John Robson Born: March 14, 1824 in Perth, Ontario Died: June 29, 1892 in London, England Party: none Held Office: August 2, 1889 – June 29, 1892 Robson Street in Vancouver is named after him (as is Robson Cove in Burrard Inlet and Robson, a […]
Wikipedia is quick. I took this screenshot just as Obama was starting his victory speech: Also, I like that Obama promised his daughters a puppy when they move to the White House!
Looks like my democratic blue shirt worked. =)
Sorry. Couldn’t resist that title after the title of my earlier post. As you can see, I wore my democratic blue shirt today, in honour of Barack! Just over half an hour left ’til the first polls close in the eastern United States and the results start pouring in. To my American readers: thanks to […]
In honour1 of today’s US Presidential election, I give you this: Babies for Obama: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DMiAeUG0IM] I saw this over at Feministing, where I also read that in the U.S., if you bring in proof of voting, you can not only get free ice cream from Benny & Jerry’s, but you can also get a free […]
Good news for the federal Liberals – Ujjal Dosanjh1 retained his Vancouver South riding, which he has held since June 2004, following a recount. A former Premier of BC, Donsanjh won his federal riding in this month’s election by a mere 33 votes, prompting a recount. After the dust settled, he still won but with […]
Tonight I baked a most delicious batch of “Go To Hell Stephen Harper” Apple Crisp: I got the recipe from my friend Rebecca, who baked (and, I believe, invented?) this delicious delicacy on election night. In her words: “Go To Hell Stephen Harper” Apple Crisp is made like normal apple crisp, but with added funding […]