B.C. MLA Laurie Throness made headlines across the province earlier this month, suggesting the provincial government carve up a northern mountain to create a money-making tourist attraction.
His idea? Create a sculpture of upraised hands, large enough for multiple tour buses to drive through. He even outlined a business model that would support the cost of such a project.
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This is wording that eliminates single-parent families, Kang said, in a time when all families should be receiving support.
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Throness has appeared on CBC Radio to defend his ideals list, and has taken to Twitter to underline his commitment
Proud to be officially demonized by the NDP!
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