Opinion

For too long, government forest policy has been under the thumb of the giant globalized forest companies with just about everyone else relegated to the sidelines. And we are seeing the results of this lop-sided big company domination with the sorry state of our forests today.

I would have done exactly the same thing

Every six months, Research Co. and Glacier Media ask Canadians about the state of finances in the country and inside their homes.

I know what it’s like in an organization to be the Dead Man Walking, when you know in your heart that your stint is up and that it’s only a matter of time before it’s all made formal.

'It is awkward in our culture to talk about these things, but the bottom line is that not talking about it is dangerous for all involved.'

No wonder the B.C. government recently bragged about its $5 billion surplus. B.C., after all, has long meant “bring cash.”

Throughout her career, Ballem has made a practice out of telling politicians what they don’t want to hear, when they need to hear it.

Every so often someone will sense a presence, or feel a room suddenly turn cold. There are even stories of a woman in starched white cap and apron passing right through a wall.

Industry and to some extent government, have learned to work with First Nations to establish genuine economic reconciliation opportunities, particularly in the energy sector.