JULY 2014 BCBUSINESS 19 BCBUSINESS.CA
Wag the Dog
"Mining Industry Fights Back Against
Environmentalists" (bcbusiness.ca/natu
ral-resources) demands a response. The
mining industry wants to create the larg-
est open-pit mine and associated hydro
electric dams and acid-generating mine
tailings the world's ever known, in one
of the most productive salmon sheries
in Southeast Alaska and B.C., not to men-
tion one of the most culturally important
watersheds for the people who have
lived here for thousands of years. And
the people who are concerned about the
future of salmon habitat and clean water
are labelled as environmental radicals?
Sounds like Big Oil marketing strategists.
Daven Hafey
Southeast Alaska
Guidance Association
Juneau, Alaska
Surrey to See You Go
Surrey is a city in transition. The pace of
change is frenetic but you can see (and
feel) a new downtown core emerging.
There's no point in "blaming" Dianne
Watts for the crime in Surrey (bcbusi
ness.ca/people, "Business Leaders React
to Departing Mayor Dianne Watts").
We've always had a healthy dose of it. It's
a complex problem particularly with the
diverse mix of ethnic communities and
unique characteristics within the various
communities (cities within the city).
As a South Surrey resident, I am grate-
ful we are not inviting a hornet's nest of
criminal activity into our community
with a shiny new casino (under the guise
of a "convention centre"). If I need a con-
vention centre, I'll drive downtown.
Looking forward to seeing Dianne
bust her next move. And to all the crit-
ics, please step up and wave your magic
wands as the new Mayors of Surrey and
eradicate crime in our city. That is not to
say there isn't work to be done... there is.
It is one of many ongoing challenges the
new mayor and council will need to face.
Justin Malczewski
South Surrey, B.C.
WHAT YOU SAID @bcbusiness
@TrevorLoke (May 1)
Thank you @bcbusiness for the 30
Under 30 award. An amazing group of
young leaders to be among.
@LOCObc (May 6)
Interesting how pollsters de ned "BC
brand" & assessed consumer loyalty
in this research. ("B.C.'s Most Loved
Brands," May '14)
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