OR

To a government that doesn't do the bidding of the voters but doesn't hesitate to do that of big business.

All that aside congratulations Kendyl

Important work

Congratulations, it must feel good to both do and be recognized for important work that needs to brought to the public. Hopefully at some point you'll also be able to make a decent living at it too. :)

Congratulations, Ms. Salcito

Not only was it worthy of honours, the article generated much discussion around here.

Congratulations, Kendyl Salcito! The Tyee, too!

Best wishes for your future as an investigative journalist, Kendyl.

Heaven knows, you've chosen rich diggings if you've decided to work in British Columbia!!

Or ... come to think of it ... maybe the tracking of Evil-Doers covers a wider territory. Hmmm.

Like, Robert Fisk is getting a bit long in the tooth, maybe you could take up Fisking pretty much on a world-wide basis.

Good luck!

Kendyl Salcito have you

Kendyl Salcito have you heard of this new site as they are looking for Great new Investigatetive reporters like Dr David Suzuki, Gore Vidal, George Monbiot, Naomi Klein and many more as they should be kicking on air in April http://www.therealnews.com/web/index.php
No Government money, No Corporate money, only from individual contributions!
I'd pay $50. a month or more for Real News not CannedWest bs!

Congrats Kendyl but Mary is much too modest

Not only do you deserve kudos, so does she.

She has, almost single-handedly. brought the most important government corruption case in B.C. since Robert Sommers to the point where it has a public profile. And she's still working at it, virtually every day.

I don't think you could find a better model as an investigative journalist.

Anyway Kendyl, well done and have a look at BC Mary's blog:

http://bctrialofbasi-virk.blogspot.com/

Worthy efforts

Speaking truth to power is always important work. When power becomes sufficiently unhinged, then just speaking truth out loud becomes equally important.

I'm always proud of those who find the courage to do it. It isn't safe. It's rarely well paid. But it's vital to keep doing it if you want to live in a society where speech is free.

Continue to speak truth freely, regardless of the voices that will raise up against you. And be proud of yourself for doing it.

What?

Newsweek? You're leaving Canada?

As BC Mary says, if its political corruption you're looking for, BC is the place to be. After all, you can't swing a dead cat in this province without hitting a corrupt legislator.

All that aside, congratulations!

Now, I'd like to take a moment and announce my own prize. Any investigative reporter that can prove Elliot and Maestro are computer programs crudely based on the old "Eliza" program will win <..drumroll..> $25 in Cdn Tire money from moi. It could also lead to an internship somewhere cool, no promises though eh.

Proof?

The smell makes it a no-brainer. I haven't smelled shit like this since my dog laid a triple-coiler with steam inside my basement door one night because I forgot to let him out in the yard.

You never forget a lesson like that. Or a smell.

PS: my nose can't use the $25. Send it to your favourite charity.

Kendyl's Award

Congratulations, Kendyl! Your work is appreciated more than you can ever know. I have a request, though. Please keep researching and reporting on this subject to maintain a high profile in the media. There is so much that still needs to be done to amend the current legislation and to return some sanity to the 2 main mining acts in BC. If you and others continue to draw attention to the situation, I firmly believe that all political parties in this province will have to stand up and act responsibly on behalf of their constituents, especially private landowners. A provincial election is not far away and I hope that this topic will be an important part of the platform of each party and candidate who runs. Let's keep the information flowing so that more and more people become aware of the serious ramifications of the current legislation and recognize the need for amendments to it. Thanks again, Kendyl! We need more reporters like you!

Gives us all hope

Congratulations, Kendyl. That's quite an honour.... and a very well-deserved one. Good work!

Hope you stick around - as others have voiced here there is still soooo much in BC that needs to be "mined" in terms of investigative reporting, especially in regard to the infamous "golden" decade now ravaging this province.

(Even though zalm has given it the sniff test, if Frank demands more substantial proof for his own investigative prize re: Elliot and Maestro, I'd be happy to contribute another 25 Canadian Tire dollars to up the award...they are crumpled in my wallet somewhere - but still redeemable, I'm sure. ;-)

Funny thing about Canadian Tire Money

I read a few years ago (I'm sure the number has increased considerably) that there were at least $11 billion Canadian Tire dollars out there 'in circulation' somewhere.

I like to imagine what would happen to Canadian Tire if all those dollars were actually redeemed on the same day. You think they'd survive?

I'll pony up another 25 of the damn things - maybe in the trunk of the car?

Congratulations Kedyle

Congratulations Kedyle Salcito for great investigative reporting which is a dying breed to-day, a sad day for Democracy.
TILMA
For more information about TILMA, and for ideas on how to fight it, contact the Council of Canadians at 1-800-387-7177 or email

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/westview/story/3758460p-4345834c.html#top
Inquiry to the City Clerk’s Office:
Whereas the Premier of Alberta, Ralph Klein and the Premier of British
Columbia have signed a “Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement” without
consultation with either their provincial legislatures or the municipalities of either province;
Whereas this trade agreement will establish an unelected, third party board
similar to the Ontario Municipal Board to regulate trade disputes between the provinces according to the terms of the agreement;
Whereas, the Alberta/B.C. Trade Agreement will function like a municipal North
American Free Trade Agreement, by giving extensive new grounds to the private sector
to sue local governments for trade infractions such as municipal construction regulations, zoning, quality densification standards etc.;
Whereas it will not come into force until April 01, 2007, but there is already
opposition in the west based on the lack of democratic process, i.e. neither the B.C. or Alberta legislatures were ever consulted, nor were any of the municipalities or municipal organizations on the possible consequences for the well being of each province;
Whereas it is possible that the Premier of British Columbia may sign on to a similar agreement for British Columbia and Alberta without consulting either British Columbia, municipalities or the provincial legislature;

Therefore would the

Therefore would the Clerk’s Office prepare a report for Council outlining the
possible advantages and disadvantages of this kind of Trade Agreement for the City of
Vancouver and recommend the proper route to make our concerns known to the government of British Columbia.
TILMA is Gordon Campbell’s and Ralph Klien’s treasonous act/war against the people of BC and Alberta we must stop it now!
Have you noticed that TILMA comes into effect April 01, 07 a day before the BC Rail scandal Re: Basi, Verk, Basi trial on April 02, 07?
Will TILMA kill the BC Rail scandal and Legislature Raid trial?
In British Columbia and Alberta Canada the Premiers of these two Provinces in secret behind closed doors signed TILMA in April 01, 06. http://www.canadians.org/DI/issues/TILMA/backgrounder.html

Last one

As our Main Stream News (msn) including TV stations that are owned by one Corporation there has been very little mention of these treasonous acts and the complicity of CanWest Global media. http://www.ketupa.net/asper1.htm
Here is what "TILMA" is all about and the treasonous acts committed by our so called elected Federal and Provincial governments and as such we should be able to charge them as traitors of the People of Canada.
We are supposed to be in Afganistan to bring Democracy to the Afgans so we are at war/occupation and as such should be able to bring all those involved up on Treason Charges against BC Libs Canada including CanWest Global as a co-conspirator!
http://stopthenorthamericanunion.com/

Congrats Kendyl!

Thank goodness someone at the Tyee is engaged in serious journalism.