Raeside, Adrian

"Aaah...Finally, I can legally smoke marijuana to relieve my pain and improve my appetite."

Treaty negotiations, Canada-1760... "Should we include a clause relating to conservation of resources?" "Nah, no one would be stupid enough to endanger an entire species."

[Canadian Airlines depicted as a bride stranded at the altar]

"Finally, were rid of those pesky rabbits and their annoying habit of tearing up the grounds and leaving foul messes..."

Although he hasn't announced, Gordon Wilson is running...

"Didja hear they're talking about putting a gas pipeline across our Gulf Islands?" "My God! This could decimate the Cannabis plantations!"

If Vancouver becomes the capital city... The entire government is moved to Vancouver... ...Before being sold to an American billionaire and moved to the USA... ......Where they languish for over 2 [...]

[Homer Simpson wearing a shirt labeled "Nuclear engineers" holds the world in his hand]

["A civilized revolution, Gordon Campbell, edited by Paul Reitsma"]

"We need a leader who is from B.C., has a high public profile, knows the north and hasn't heard of our dismal history with gambling..." "Ladies and gentlemen, the next premier of British Columbia... The Ice Man!"

"Thankyou for your call regarding the status of our payment. However, due to the high volume of bills we are currently experiencing, our payment is being put on hold."

141 Days ...Until the B.C. NDP self-destructs in an orgy of backstabbing and vicious infighting.

The Evolution of Canadian Spies: "Hello chief? I'm bringing in the plans for the new Soviet ICBM missile." "Hello chief? I'm bringing in the plans for the Chinese radar tracking installation." "Hello chief? I'm bringing in my laundry."

["Nanoose Bay"]

A light at the end of the tunnel:

Culturally Modified' Tree - Westbank, B.C.

"Your attention please. The B.C. Ferry Corporation is now entering meltdown. Would all management personnel please return to your cubicles in preparation for firing."

B.C. politics; Bzzzzt!

"Good Lord! This patient has no brain, no spine and no guts! Who is he?" " A member of the U.N. Security Council."

A tree... You can climb it... Sit under it... Swing from it... It inspires you... ...What incredible value for $10. per year.

"Sorry son, but with the latest government budget cutbacks, these are the only snowbirds you'll likely see..."

Yet another boatload of illegal migrants turns up on the Westcoast...

"You say you fled China to come to Canada, where you can get a job that pays well and has a good future. What kind of job? Doctor?...Dentist?..." "Refugee lawyer."

["Indonesian government; East Timor"]