There’s no arguing that British Columbia is by far the most beautiful place I’ve ever lived. It’s such a magnificent place; I’m always in awe of its splendour.

I’m always trying to get people to visit and probably go on a bit much about its awesomeness.

A couple of years back Tourism BC came out with their “Best place on earth” campaign – it was intended to get British Columbians to travel within the province (some said it was a political move… because the ads came out just around provincial elections)

YouTube – British Columbia: The Best Place on Earth (English)

I thought the ad was a tad self-aggrandizing, the best place on earth? Come on!

But tourism from within BC increased significantly during the campaign.

The 2010 license plate uses “the best place on earth” slogan

Time and the drudgery of life will make you disregard the beauty, even when it surrounds you.

It doesn’t always feel like paradise here; I wonder if there are unions in paradise

Vancouver civic workers have been striking for days now; this wouldn’t be sensational except for the fact that there’s been no garbage collection, street cleaning or washing since Friday. Other closed services are public washrooms, community centres, swimming pools and daycare centres.

I don’t know how long this will go on for but I’m pretty sure the whole city’s going to stink up pretty soon. I can’t imagine how the Downtown Eastside looks now. The Downtown Eastside – another reason why BC is definitely not “the best place on earth”

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