I came across this Geoff Olson piece posted in the Vancouver Courier reflecting back on that amazing time in BC when we had a government that gave a damn. Premier Dave Barrett-1972–1975 Roberta tottered Read more…
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Cowichan Conversations: Canada’s Diminished Democracy Should Look Back To Our Past To Build Canada of the Future
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The outrageous assault on Canada, on what used to be Canadian values, of our decency as a once respected nation, on our very democracy fuelled a fiery address from an old socialist warrior Stephen Lewis. (see post above) At 77 he still has fire in his belly and
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Bob Williams on Voice of BC- Vaughn Palmer
Bob Williams Bob Williams was the intellect and a driving force behind the BC NDP government that ran from 1972 to 1975. In that short time that Dave Barrett government accomplished more than any government before of since. Corky Evans Mr. Williams is a Board Member of Vancity, one of
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Don Maroc Applauds Corky’s Leadership on Preserving Farmland
Don Maroc Cowichan Conversations Contributor Thanks for this Corky, we need your strong, rational voice on this extremely important issue. We hope you won’t mind if we tidy up a few of your comments. You’re certainly right the Agricultural Land Reserve is unique, not just in Canada but the whole
Continue readingCowichan Conversations: Former Vancity Chair Bob Williams speaks at Cowichan Theatre on October 17, 7:00 pm
Bob Williams Bob Williams, one of BC’s most distinguished public citizens, will be speaking at the Cowichan Theatre on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm, in celebration of International Credit Union Day.Mr. Williams’ talk, titled The Future of BC’s Economy: De-Centralizing Power by Empowering the Regions, will explore the ideas
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