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Monthly Archives: October 2018
Once again a group of health professionals gets the science wrong on diluted bitumen and the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion project
By now, my opinion of physicians and health care professionals wandering into the field of environmental policy are well known. As I have written previously: While I trust MDs on matters relating to my health and wellness, I will stick … Continue reading
Posted in Oil Sands, Pipelines, Trans Mountain, Uncategorized
5 Comments
Looking at the science on cannabis, kids and addiction
Last week the Canadian government finally legalized and regulated the production, distribution, and use of cannabis. Like many of my peers, this change in the law didn’t have a serious effect on my life. I didn’t ingest cannabis before legalization … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian Politics, Uncategorized
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An Open Letter to Fraser Health about a miserable visit to your ER made worse by a lack of communication, price-gouging, and lousy amenities
This blog post is a bit of a change of pace from my normal fare. On Sunday (Oct 14th) I spent over six hours in the waiting room of Langley Memorial Hospital with my 6-year-old daughter waiting to determine whether … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
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On the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ bad science about BC LNG emissions
Life is very busy right now so I don’t have a lot of time to blog. As such tonight’s installment is simply a quick-take to address a “Policy Note” from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) about the LNG … Continue reading
Posted in Canadian Politics, Uncategorized
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