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I believe the latter took them to the edge, and then the former pushed them over... Another 'lost decade' looms, kinda like when the Glen Clark NDP government were in power in the 90s... Is British Columbia Headed Towards Another Lost Decade...

As a reminder... it's complicated UN nuclear watchdog says it's unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment Iran is legally obliged to cooperate with the IAEA under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, but suspended all cooperation after the war with...

Meanwhile, in the forest sector ... B.C. mill closures hinder reforestation efforts, with long-term consequences B.C.’s mills have been a key driver in forest health and reforestation efforts across the province, and as they close, external funding will be required to ensure decades of...

As usual, prayer tends to become more popular the closer we get to the part where the bodies start piling up... A Time for Prayer, Rudyard Kipling...

The cold front rolling through BC will make things a bit spicier this weekend... https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-wildfires-cooler-weather-thunderstorms-could-exacerbate-wildfires

High energy prices = flight of industry... viz: Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action The manufacturers’ body Make UK said the...

There are alot of red dots on that map... https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map

Moving from 'net zero' to 'not zero' is the way ahead …

Don't leave it too late... I assume you've still got an exit route.

Moved

I recall standing next to a First Nations' leader, from BC's West Coast, when a smudging ceremony was going on - he did not participate. He leant over to me and said, in a slightly condescending manner: "Smudging is a prairie people's custom. They're always showing off in public. We prefer to...

One avvie, 10 dead... World-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after Pakistan avalanche The famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja – who made history over the years by trekking some of the world’s highest peaks – has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck an expedition in...

Can confirm... although poor government decision making can have an even larger negative economic impact (e.g., looking at you, Brexit) https://www.open.edu/openlearn/society-politics-law/economics/reflections-on-the-northern-ireland-economy-25-years-after-the-good-friday-agreement

Meanwhile, Me. And probably the reason why we don't get invited out by too many people anymore. A history degree, and a subscription to The Economist, can be hazardous to your social health ;)

Nirmal Purja of ‘14 summits’ fame taken by an avalanche …

This sounds encouraging... Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis Yemeni sources say Saudis concentrating forces for what could be attack in central Yemen Saudi Arabia is preparing for a major military offensive against the Houthis by sea and possibly by land in...

Funny, I remember that phrase 'Great Leap Forward' from somewhere ;)

Because they think it's a good idea? US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war Measure fails 49-50 as US launches new retaliatory attacks in Iran and lawmakers question the prolonged conflict https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/30/donald-trump-senate-iran-war-power

I am reminded of a scene from a certain movie ;)