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I am hearing more and more truly sad stories about people on their last legs financially and crime in areas that never had a problem before. SW Calgary, Okatoks and especially Lehtbridge.
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Trying to have a discussion here is a waste of time. To many small minds trying to make their day debating rather than gaining perspective. I am attending a conference next weekend and will be curious to see how the Wexit process is developing. Michelle Remple's video was heart felt but did not have as much financial info as it should. Incredibly important that MP's in the West receive a steady flow of info. Kenney should be actively pursuing the CPP split and turfing the RCMP out.
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Waste of time.
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Woo will be on SN Pacific broadcast on Saturday afternoon.
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How do we know how many have contracted the coronavirus without knowing it and simply recovered?
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The Liberals have lots to answer for concerning gambling in BC and the movement of illegal money into real estate. I remember Gordon Campbell running for election and a platform of 'no more casino licenses'. As soon as he was elected the casinos started going up. Bottom line is that the provincial government is bring in +$1 billion a year on gambling. Easy to look away. The history of organized crime activity in BC could easily cost the Liberals the next provincial election. The Dippers also have to answer for why their investigations have not led to charges? Sorry but million $ fines are simply the cost of doing business, not a deterent. The amount of money involved provides opportunity for bribery of public officials and even elected politicians. We would be naive to think that is not already happening.
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I was a huge fan when ownership brought Linden in as Pres and Benning as GM. Linden is gone now but Benning goes on and Green has been added. I am a fan because all 3 played in the NHL. I don't say this to exclude management that has not played NHL but in the history of this club this experience is unique. In his time in Vancouver Benning has rebuilt the Canuck prospect depth and has drafted players who now play on the Canuck roster. Benning's ability and his staff's ability to evaluate talent is upper end to my eye. Benning seems to have a clear vision of what is needed to make a CUP contender. I am comfortable in his decision making. Fans come on here to fill out time between games. Discussions drift to the latest news about the club. The progression towards a serious CUP contender has reached the point where Jim Benning does actually have choices about who he can move. He has the talent to make hockey trades. JT Miller was this year's biggest move. A 1st rdr for Miller. To date it has been a home run. Since I consider the Van d-core the biggest challenge right now I am more than happy that Benning actually had a career as a NHL d-man. Great asset.
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A major benefit of the Canucks making playoffs is seeing how players perform in a much more demanding workplace. The regular season is not playoff hockey. Different game all together. Stecher is a character player and I give him cred for his approach to the game. That said I do see him being moved. I simply question how well he will fair in game in game out heavy play. If his ppg were higher I might think differently. Is there another option with more size that can deliver what he does? I have to think yes.
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How much property tax is paid on the pipeline right of way?
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Quite the little discussion going on here. I am going out for lunch so have at it boys. Before I go I'll add to the what if file; If AB leaves: - B.C. won't be cut off at the border and goods will transport across AB. The same situation going the other way. Exclude the TMX. This will happen because it is in both parties economic interests. At some point the big boy pants come on. - AB will continue to ship their oil south. Not optimum because TMX makes sense but doable. 4 million boe/d is a $70 billion/year industry; Natural gas & petrochemicals $54B; Agriculture $12 B - Sum of the parts total a AB GDP $338 B which is 36% larger than BC. - Money saved in the suspension of wealth transfers thru equalization and CPP will be substantial. - Any suggestion that AB cannot afford its own country if that is the decision is wishful thinking for naysayers. - Some are suggesting the USA will simply take AB over. If that was a legit threat then extend it to the whole country as we certainly cannot stop them. The Americans will extend AB the same NAFTA 2.0 deal. They do it because it is in their interest. Instead of debating how the country could be broken up it makes sense on how it could be kept together. Capital flows within this country are an issue. The fact that 2 provinces control the political agenda in this country is an issue. If saner heads don't prevail then Alberta is more than capable of charting an independent path.
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So what is your plan Jimmy ship everything headed for the ROC thru the Canal? BC would be isolated from the rest of Canada and you say AB is in an untenable position? If BC did not ultimately join AB then a 'quid pro quo' (thought you would like that) would have to be worked out. Surprise, just like real countries.
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A independent Alberta is an extreme scenario. You seem to take pleasure in broad brushing what is happening in that province with a condescending and superior attitude. So be it. If that day comes Alberta will continue to ship 4 million boe/d to the Americans. AB ans SASK will continue to ship their grain down south as well as through Vancouver. If you do not think AB is economically viable then perhaps some number crunching is in order. As weak as you judge the independent AB position perhaps BC's isolation from the rest of Canada is worth note. If we like to dwell on extreme scenarios perhaps BC has more in common with Washington, Oregon and Cali. Imagine Alaskan crude coming down the Inside Passage! I will vote Wexit federally and provincially next time. I'm done with eastern Canada. That said I suspect Kenney at best will move out of the CPP and maybe chuck the RCMP out.
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IMHO Sutter's value exceeds a 4th/5th. His playing ability is unquestioned in NHL circles. Scouts will evaluate him as a bottom 6 stalwart. The issue with Sutter is durability. If he stays in the line up up to the TDL is value goes up. The question then becomes whether Benning hangs onto players for a playoff run.
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Did the AHL dress the players wives for a women's 3 on 3? Just askin....
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There you go Phat. You must read 2-3 days worth of post to have any cred when you post an opinion. This can be a full time position if desired.
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While I am anxious to see Tryamkin back I don't think there was much solid about the Van d-core in Tryamkin's rookie year. IMO the talent wasn't there and combined with multiple injuries it was a disaster. That said Tryamkin's potential shone thru in many games. The fan frustration and desire for any sign of progress lends itself to over stating what Try actually did. Like any rookie he struggled, particularly in d-zone coverages. His season had lots to build from and his leaving was a shock. On the second go around, if it happens, Canucks fans should be excited. Yes, Tryamkin will have 3 years of KHL experience (for what that is worth?), be physically more mature, and most important more prepared emotionally. The most important opportunity for Try is that he is coming back to a much more talented roster. During the injury laden rookie season he was forced into much to TOI as a top 4 pairing. Some nights at a top pairing. The current roster will be able to give him much more support.
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The Blues were all partying at the All-Star game so the Canucks can catch them a step short. That is as long as Big Tuna stuck to golf in Cabo. Hanging out with Hutton probably did him no good. Geez I sure like that O'Reilly. Had to laugh at the go to comment on EP40 being 174 pounds. He might have broke in at that weight but I suspect he is 180 now. When he hits 200 he will be unstopable.
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Would you like to see Kesler in the Ring of Honour?
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Selke winner, 2x NHL All-Star; U18 Gold medal; WJC Gold; Olympic Silver; If it was all about awards Kessler would warrant the ROH. When he left I could understand that he wanted a crack at a CUP and Van was on the skids. All the stuff that was talked about afterwards I don't dwell on. What really made me a Kessler fan was when he came up with Burrows and the two of them took on the NHL to show that Van wouldn't be stepped on anymore. Those two had some pretty wild nights as they countered the 'turn the other cheek' attitude. That isn't a shot at the Twins as it takes different players to make up a winner. Kesler was a big part of that. Sure Kessler had a attitude. If he had not he wouldn't have likely been as good a player as he was. I suspect he regrets leaving Van at all. His best years were here. That said his personality was not one for a rebuild. Give it a few years and then yes up into the ROH. Put him next to Burr. -
As I said either it is safe or it is not. Enbridge doesn't make that call. I am sure there are forces out there that would try and down play the environmental risks.
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My point bringing Japan up was to demonstrate that risks are associated with all aspects of energy generation. I guess I stepped into this convo without going far enough back in the thread. My comments were about TMX and oil going out of the Port of Vancouver. That said if safety concerns could be met shipping from Rupert then I would still be for it. Harper should have over rode objections in the national interests. I didn't even mind BC raising the safety concerns as the discussion brought forward all the concerns. Who makes the final call on safety? Nixing oil shipments from the west coast for political reasons should be a non starter. Much of the environmental concerns are political. Again what is the dif between the west coast and the St. Lawrence and Halifax. A moratorium on off shore drilling in BC is OK but not so off shore the Maritimes. I am not even an Albertan and I can see the inequity of this stuff.
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We could have another Japan nuclear meltdown too. That is why safety has to be #1. World oil consumption is about 105 million boe/d. There are 5 refineries in Washington State that use the Juan de Fuca to receive crude and ship refined product out. They have been using the straight for 65 - 70 years.Their combined crude intake is 756,000 boe/d. BC has 2 refiners that use about 55,000 boe/d delivered by Trans Mtn. Another 30,000 boe/d of refined product comes down TMX to Vancouver. The current pipe ships about 300,000 boe/d. China takes 90k and Washington 140k. TMX upgrade increases volume by 590,000 boe/d. The record shows a solid record of safety. If enhanced environmental protection is needed then it should be done and industry should pay for it. Using your logic all oil shipments in the St. Lawrence and into Halifax should be banned. Line 5 under Lake Huron should not happen. Where does it end?
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If the Canuck goaltending was not delivering the way it has the conversation would be much different. IMHO the goaltending has made the d-core look better than it is. Often there is a fire drill in the d-zone with opposing teams having sustained puck possession time. While the status quo would be OK for playoffs this season it is not a CUP serious group. Playoffs this year would be valuable experience it is not the important period in the timeline. 3 years out is the target. At that point I do not see Stecher, Benn or Fantenberg on the team. On the bubble is Edler and Tanev. I like both of these vets and think both could still play it is about age and durability and CAP cost. Vancouver is on the rise and Benning will find lots of players who will want to join this young group for a CUP shot.
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She got what the Americans were willing to give. GM shutters another plant and Ontario craps their pants. You have to know that 2400 lost jobs in Ontario is far worse than 140,000 lost in AB. But I digress. While I cannot agree with government taking a bigger share of GDP each year I think I have to give some cred to the Liebels for funding some of these innovation centers. I say think because I don't know the details. I was reading about Equisheres Inc and Zinc 8 Energy Solutions who have both received seed money from the feds. Battery storage and 3 D metal printer tech. How does Canada chart an independent industrial strategy away from the USA? It is a national security issue and the failure to date makes me label Canada as a banana monarchy. It is why I consider the export of AB energy a national security issue. The income from that energy could fund a more independent approach. IMHO Harper was headed in that direction and was snuffed. Resources are finite and that wealth has to be used to secure the country's future if Canada wants to stay independent.