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"Attract our interest" says EnCana’s Gwyn Morgan
EnCana’s CEO Gwyn Morgan issued a call to Gordon Campbell that his giveaway government probably won’t refuse. Talking about investing in offshore exploration, Morgan said, “We really think that ...
EnCana criticized for Ecuador activities
At its annual general meeting in Calgary on April 28, EnCana shareholders criticised the company for its pipeline activities in Ecuador. As this excerpt from the April 29 Globe ...
Aboriginal resistance building (Part 1)
Major social change always occurs within a climate of rising expectations. Expectations are rising amongst Aboriginal people. This is reflected in the growing boldness of their actions. With little ...
Corporations to decide town’s future
The residents of Port Alice must be wondering what has happened to democracy. The future of their town will not be determined in a municipal election, but by corporate ...
Good News from Canada’s Supreme Court?
Imagine a world where sustainability is the norm, not the exception; where Aboriginal interests are protected, not marginalized; where healthy people and wildlife, clean air and water are celebrated ...
Questions about privatizing health care
The B.C. government’s drive to privatize public services and assets, and to do so through back room deals such as the rumoured sell-off of the British Columbia Buildings Corporation, ...
Energy Minister schedules private meeting with Fernie council
The City of Fernie was advised today by Bill Bennett, local member of the provincial legislature, that the Minister of Energy Richard Neufeld, his deputies, and Derek Doyle, the ...
Growing First Nation unrest in BC
First Nations from across BC are increasingly frustrated by the BC government’s approach to their issues. The frustration was evident at the First Nations Summit meeting last week as ...
EnCana’s rosy forecast
Like deferential courtiers, Canada’s business reporters continue to report the Emperor’s wardrobe changes with nary a dissenting comment. Last week, Calgary-based energy giant Encana, reported a 183% increase in ...