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Garrett Zehr

Garrett Zehr is a reporter for The Tyee.

Stories by Garrett Zehr

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Stalled Ambulance Strike: Anyone Got Jumper Cables?

What will it take for frustrated paramedics to get traction?

By Garrett Zehr, 28 Jul 2009

books

Tory MP Takes on Big Pharma

'Death by Prescription' author Terence Young on his daughter's death, conflicts of interest, and protecting patients.

By Garrett Zehr, 14 Jul 2009

news

Your Medical Records Are Going Electronic

And civil rights groups are concerned about who might be able to read them. Here's why.

By Garrett Zehr, 24 Jun 2009

news

So You Want to Be a Paramedic?

Get ready for low pay, long hours, rural life and high turnover on your team.

By Garrett Zehr, 5 Jun 2009

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Local TV News: Who Should Pay?

Why are big broadcasters like CTV holding public rallies? They want a piece of your cable bill.

By Garrett Zehr, 25 May 2009

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Parachutes Not Recommended in Canada's Poorest Community

Six pointers for Olympics news media covering Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

By Garrett Zehr, 18 May 2009

news

BC's Youngest MLA Goes for Two

Spencer Herbert seeks re-election in a redrawn riding where 'renovictions' and gay rights are issues.

By Garrett Zehr, 6 May 2009

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How Many Seniors' Beds? Probing Parties' Conflicting Claims

James accuses Libs of badly missing targets. True?

By Garrett Zehr, 23 Apr 2009

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The Push to Arrest Bush

When former president hits Calgary, some want him nabbed for war crimes.

By Garrett Zehr, 17 Mar 2009