Majority oppose B.C. carbon tax

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorA scant few months ago when a Carbon Tax was announced by the British Columbia Government, much Back slapping, Banners and Party Favours were passed out to a Liberal...

Canadians believe in angels, ghosts

This poll certainly shows Canadian spirituality"That's the spirit: Many Canadians believe in angels, ghosts MISTY HARRIS, CanWest News Service Published: 10 hours ago Though Johnny Walker and Jack Daniel make fine...

61% of BC pet owners buy gifts for pet: dumb?

If I see any goldfish with little sweaters after Christmas I'm going to lose it."Vancouver, BC – A new Ipsos Reid poll reveals that six-in-ten (61%) pet owners in British Columbia plan to buy (or have already...

MySpace Gaining on Itunes as Music Brand

Myspace is catching up to Itunes with the kids:"Key findings from the Brandscape study include: * For many brands, awareness remained consistent in 2006. For a handful of services, however, the year brought...

AP-Ipsos Poll: Chavez holds strong lead (AP)

" CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez holds a wide margin over his main challenger as he seeks a third term in Dec. 3 elections, according to an AP-Ipsos poll that also revealed many government opponents are worried they could face reprisals for how they...

Poll: Americans want Democrats in power

"WASHINGTON - Republicans are in jeopardy of losing their grip on Congress in November. With less than four months to the midterm elections, the latest Associated Press-Ipsos poll found that Americans by an almost 3-to-1 margin hold the GOP-controlled Congress in low regard...

Harper's Stance with Media Add Odds with Voter Views

For every contemptuous action there is an equal and opposite feeling of contempt:"Toronto, ON – A new Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of CanWest News Service/Global News asked Canadians about the new...

Conservatives Surge To 43% Support Nationally %u2013 Level Not Seen Since Mul...

"According to a new Ipsos Reid survey conducted on behalf of CanWest/Global, the current Conservative Party government is enjoying their highest levels of federal vote support in nearly 20 years, since Brian Mulroney%u2019s majority in November of 1988."

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