http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--919-.htm Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:45:01 PDT Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ http://castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-60774-919-.htm#60774 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 PDT Dear constituents of the Okanagan, Nicola and Highland Valleys, By now I'm sure most of you have heard the news of my decision as your MP. First, even though it has received broad coverage I do not want to presume that each of you is aware. After all, some people do things like enjoying the stunni... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-60634-919-.htm#60634 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 PDT "I've avoided marriage because I don't want to leave a widow and orphans." Quite a statement to be made from a handsome, up and coming political star. Three weeks ago I had the privilege of having lunch with a few colleagues as we hosted the young Cabinet Minister who had spoken those words. His ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-60486-919-.htm#60486 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:00:00 PDT Waiting lines for family doctors will get a little bit shorter with a recent federal investment. I was honoured to be joined by a group of BC doctors, academics and provincial Minister Mary McNeil in Vancouver this week for the announcement. It was a $5.9 million federal contribution to a program ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-60302-919-.htm#60302 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 05:00:00 PDT It may not have made front pages, but Canada's Navy was front and center on the high seas this week. Our sailors and pilots played a key role in a major Caribbean drug take down. Using the HMCS Toronto, a chopper and surveillance planes we were involved in an operation that stopped major drug ship...