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BC evolving away from Creationism

Almost four months have passed since James Lunney, the Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, decided to quit the Conservative Party caucus due to what he described as “a deliberate attempt to...
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Harper support buckles in B.C.

'Even in areas where the Conservatives are doing well, there’s this concern about the environment.' — Mario Canseco, Insights West

Enviros question methodology of Enbridge poll disputing Northern Gateway pipeline opposition

A new poll sponsored by Enbridge says BC residents support the oilsands pipeline, but also shows that 55 per cent of respondents are unfamiliar with the project.

Canadians worry about global warming: poll

Despite what the world may think of us, most Canadians care about global warming.

Angus Reid poll on Occupy and mayoral candidates

Vancouver municipal election 2011: Voters not big on tent protest, think mayoral hopefuls can be "boring" and "arrogant".

Vision Vancouver skeptical about NPA poll results

2011 Vancouver municipal election: Even the Sun’s writer, Jeff Lee, commented in his civic affairs blog that reporting on internal polls can be “sketchy business”.

What if there were no election polls?

Pollsters can't agree on how much they influence political outcomes. But they are arguing for fewer "crappy" surveys -- and a less gullible media.

Support for New Democrats surges in wake of Layton's death: Poll

In BC, party is six points ahead of Tories. But it's not clear if the sentimental bounce will last.