Fear, or Hope?
May 7, 2017
It's Sunday, May 7th, 2017, in the evening. In less than 48 hours, we'll have a good idea of how the 2017 BC Election is turning out.
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'Jobs' is the wrong metric
February 10, 2017
There's an old business saying: "What gets measured gets done." Politicians love to talk about jobs. Even better, how they are "creating" jobs.
Trudeau: Implement PR, or prepare to lose
January 23, 2017
This is an open letter to Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. January 23rd, 2017 Dear Justin, You seem like a cool guy. We don't have a lot of time, so I'll get straight to the point.
Foreign expressions
January 21, 2017
Over the years, I've picked up a few interesting expressions from places I've lived that I've incorporated into my everyday conversation :) People are often confused, so here are the explanations.
Leave Canada's oil in the ground (for now)
December 5, 2016
Recently, the Canadian federal government approved a pipeline expansion project that adds a second pipeline along an existing route from Edmonton, AB to Burnaby, BC.
How to win an election in 2016
November 9, 2016
This was the first time I've ever bet real money on an election. And I won. Even I'm a bit surprised. But only a bit.
Why Trump Could Still Win
October 17, 2016
My original title for this post was "Why Trump Will Win." Since then, nearly every major media outlet in the world says that a Trump win is a statistical impossibility .
Realtor Review: Colin Colpitts (PREC)
July 7, 2016
After my wife and I decided we would be buying a house in the Vancouver area, we dedicated a weekend to visiting open houses.
Selling everything you own: Part 4
February 29, 2016
Fourth time's a charm? It was just 2.5 years ago that we sold everything we owned and moved from Victoria, BC to St. Kitts in the Caribbean.
Why should people trust you?
December 6, 2015
Last week, I was hanging up my laundry, listening to a great business podcast about consulting, and was hit by a wall of wisdom: "Your reputation in business is in large part based on your ability to make commitments...