Russ Francis
Stories by Russ Francis
Sewage Ads: Something Smells
Anti-union, pro-P3 campaign raises questions about backers.
Audit Finds Problems with How BC Libs Do Business
Most big contracts lack cost-benefit analysis.
Premier Owns Shares in Five Oil and Gas Firms
No record Campbell invests own money in green solutions.
Help the Planet, Buy a Car?
That's what BC's auto dealers say. The fine print on their green sell.
Shhhhh! It's 'Right to Know Week'
BC Libs so quiet about their own proclamation, you'd hardly know.
Who Will Own Victoria's Big New Sewage Plant?
Unions smell a privatized, $700 million deal.
The Freedom of Info Maze
Public has right to government records, but just try to get them.
Time to Brag! Say Libs and NDP
Lists of achievements are, ahem, highly selective.
Big Contracts for BC Liberals' Favorite Image Polisher
Despite party promise, Western Pro Show won first government deals without competing.
NDP Turnout Surges in Advance Poll
In four ridings, New Democrats appear motivated.
Shutting Out the Public
How the BC Liberals closed off the view to public deliberations.
Foiling Freedom of Information
Gordon Campbell promised the FOI process would be easier, cheaper and solidly funded. The opposite has happened.
‘Open, Transparent and Accountable’
That’s the government B.C. Liberals promised. By most measures, they haven’t delivered.
Seniors Suffer from Contracting Out
Inspection reports reveal grim conditions at seniors' homes. One operator blames new contract employees.
Contracting out Health Support: Documents Raise Doubts
Health inspection reports and a leaked document raise questions about the quality of privatized care, and about cost savings.