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TILMA Gums up Public Works Bidding, Say BC Engineers

Flood of cross-border bids creates headaches for both engineering consultants and city staffs.

By Adam Pez, 11 May 2012

BC ferry

Ferry Fare Hikes Slowed, Will Still Top Inflation

Next on to do list: 'develop a vision' for BC's ferry service, says Lekstrom.

By Andrew MacLeod, 10 May 2012

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Yellow Cabs Drawn into Rocky Mountaineer Labour Fight

Rail line reportedly asks hotels to 'avoid' taxi company, while union is found guilty of contempt.

By Tom Sandborn, 10 May 2012

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Meet BC's 'Changemakers' of Aboriginal Learning

Seven winners of education awards showcase their innovative initiatives on the national stage.

By Katie Hyslop, 9 May 2012

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BC's Emerging Green Faith Movement

Churchgoers opposed to tankers, pipelines say activism expresses compassion for God's creation.

By Adam Pez, 9 May 2012

Perry Kendall

Blood Sample Bill a Bad Idea: BC Health Officer

Emergency workers exposed to bodily fluids have better protections: Kendall.

By Andrew MacLeod, 7 May 2012

Premier Clark swearing-in ceremony

'Opening up Government' Proving a False Promise in BC

Province's info and privacy chief criticizes three bills. 'Pattern' shuts out citizens, says watchdog group.

By Andrew MacLeod, 7 May 2012

Dale Kerr

She 'Wasn't Going to Die in the Goddamn Hospital'

But Dale Kerr lived in remote Tatlayoko Lake. In rural BC, how to better support those who wish to die at home?

By Robyn Smith, 7 May 2012

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A Tyee Series

Class Time: Year-Round Schools Help or Hurt Poorer Kids?

The answer isn't fully clear. Yet Vancouver is forging ahead. Last in a series.

By Aleksandra Sagan, 4 May 2012

Aveos closure demonstration

Accusations Mount over Aveos Crash Ousting 2,600 Workers

Air Canada's latest move against bankrupt spin-off further enrages unions.

By Tom Sandborn, 4 May 2012

Men chatting

Does Simon Fraser University Need a Men's Centre?

Proponents argue male students require a safe space too, but opponents worry equality issues are overlooked.

By Meghan Murphy, 3 May 2012

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A Tyee Series

Year-Round Schooling: Healthy or Not?

Fevered debate: How much would dropping summer vacation lower teacher stress and sick days? Second of three.

By Aleksandra Sagan, 3 May 2012

Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham

Privacy Commissioner to Health Minister: Whoa!

Proposed pharmaceutical legislation may reveal too much personal info says Denham.

By Andrew MacLeod, 3 May 2012

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A Tyee Series

Do Kids Really Need Summers Off?

BC just began allowing all schools to go year-round. What it's like for students and teachers who've already made the shift. First in a series.

By Aleksandra Sagan, 2 May 2012

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Eat for Education Equality Tonight

Inner-city schools don't have deep fundraising pockets. Local restaurants to the rescue!

By Katie Hyslop, 2 May 2012

Inner city dwellers

BC Launches Hyper-local Poverty Strategies

Minister says plan avoids cookie cutter approach, advocates say it avoids making real change.

By Katie Hyslop, 30 Apr 2012

Future Delta BC

Visualizing BC's Climate Changed Future

How to drive home the impacts of a warming province? Stephen Sheppard and his UBC team offer a glimpse.

By Justin Ritchie, 28 Apr 2012

Minister Pat Bell, jobs

Feds Muzzled Me on Free Trade Deal: Minister Bell

Premier's promise to consult British Columbians wiped away as Harper's team 'sells' CETA agreement.

By Andrew MacLeod, 27 Apr 2012

Vancouver Film School, Makeup, Special Effects, Snout
A Tyee Series

How to Plug BC's Creative Brain Drain

Business sectors unite to find ways to keep our brightest talents in the province.

By Sarah Berman, 26 Apr 2012

Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Inside the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Machine

What to accept, what to hand out. How the city's vast distribution centre works to feed folks and keep food out of landfills.

By Colleen Kimmett, 26 Apr 2012

The Gem of Canadian Science that Harper Killed

Experimental Lakes Area was world famous; its findings might have saved Canada billions.

By Andrew Nikiforuk