Dermod Travis
Stories by Dermod Travis
Following the Money in BC’s Most Expensive Election
Political parties spent more than $20 million in what could be the province’s last big money campaign.
Goldilocks Voters Decided Clark Not To Their Taste
Lessons for all three parties from election results.
Can Christy Clark Dance Away From Donation Scandal?
RCMP investigation brings damage control, but no real change.
It’s Official: Clark’s LNG ‘Plan’ Was a Fantasy
Latest developments in Hawaii should put end to faith in job, prosperity promises.
'I Go to Bed in Tears': Lower Mainland Renter Rage
Website commenters share tales of woes over lack of affordable digs.
Air Christy: How Do Other Fliers Compare?
Premier says spending's in line with that of previous BC leaders. But there are different yardsticks.
PR Advice to BC's Lobbying Industry: Clean up Your Act
Now that influencers outnumber MLAs 30-to-one, start with these reforms.
Shred-It, Facebook, and More Highlights from BC Gov't Credit Card Bills
In case you're wondering, the Justice Ministry eats at Earl's.
The Forgotten Key to Home 'Affordability'
Vancouver and BC's dirty secret: Our long, deep income slide versus other Canadians.
With Budget, BC Keeps Nickel-and-Diming Less Wealthy Residents
Whether it's Hydro rates or MSP fees, gov't dares not shift the unfair tax burden.
On Local Election Spending, Montreal Kicks Vancouver's Derrière
A comparison highlights the obscenity of BC's current model, and what needs to change.
Crony Capitalism Appears Alive and Well at Mount Polley
When Imperial Metals called on BC officials to speed up enviro assessments, it received.
Mortgaging BC, One Deal at a Time
Sweetheart pacts, deferred expenses, and little time to debate the budget? The taxpayer deserves more.
How BC's Hidden Taxes Pick Your Pocket
Gov't brags about low income tax rates while mum on many more fees you pay.
Trying to Make Sense of BC's Debt Threat
Let's knock off six zeros and imagine the province as a family home.
How Powerful Are BC's Municipal 'Super PACs'?
Well, 98.3 per cent of campaign donations to Port Coquitlam council came from unions and corporations. You do the math.
BC Cities Pay Top Officials More than White House Does
Why be Obama's chief of staff when you can make far more managing White Rock?
The Crazy Cost of Municipal Electioneering
In Vancouver top parties paid over $15 for each vote they got. Where's BC's promised reform?
HST Referendum No Excuse to Change Initiative Act
This isn't the US. And don't let losers tell you BC has too much democracy.
Liberal Tactics: Bamboozle and Bore HST Voters
Three sneaky ways they are trying to lower the number of votes cast in the referendum.
