What’s being called the “Scandal that ate Malaysia” has been in the news in B.C. recently. In Malaysia, it’s been in the news too, but for about a year now. Broad strokes to the scandal: Malaysian investigators are looking into allegations that US$700 million was siphoned off from state-owned 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and somehow
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There’s Something About Local Politics in B.C
Judging by the mud flying, it would seem – splat – local elections are well underway across B.C. If the campaign turns out anything like the opening acts, there’s going to be some hefty dry cleaning bills this October. So what does the field of candidates look like after the dust settled and nominations closed?