Politics

opinion

Time to Zip John Baird's Loose Lips

As if to embody the opposite of diplomacy, he fans hazardous flames in Middle East.

By Murray Dobbin, Today

opinion

Harper in China

ENERGY & EQUITY: Why should Canada now beg to fuel China's colossal waste of energy?

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 9 Feb 2012

news

Expert on Healthy Democracy Takes BC's Pulse

Get real about engaging the public urges Matt Leighninger, in Whistler this Friday.

By Andrew MacLeod, 7 Feb 2012

opinion

Who Pays Huge Power Bills for Clark's Gas Plants?

Turning natural gas into liquid sucks electricity. Ratepayers, guard your wallets.

By Bill Tieleman, 7 Feb 2012

mediacheck

Could SOPA Pervade Canadian Copyright Law?

Media industry lobbyists push for Bill C-11 to increasingly resemble besieged US net piracy bill.

By Michael Geist, 7 Feb 2012

opinion

Would You Buy a Used Car from These Libs?

Eight old dents in believability Clark's polish hasn't fixed.

By Rafe Mair, 6 Feb 2012

news

Foreign Trade Zones Eyed for Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Prince George

'Sanitized' proposal lacks details on labour, environment impacts: NDP's Gentner.

By Andrew MacLeod, 3 Feb 2012

opinion

With Trade Deal, Will Canada Give EU 'Right to Profit' on Water?

Failing to safeguard resource in CETA negotiations shows private firms our water is on offer.

By Maude Barlow and Paul Moist, 2 Feb 2012

news

Overhaul BC's Private College Regulator: Critics

Students at traditional medicine college surprised to learn they can't practice, but school denies wrongdoing.

By Katie Hyslop, 1 Feb 2012

opinion

Is Canada Ignoring Signs of a Coming Economic Collapse?

Two experts lecturing in Vancouver warn resource-rich nations aren't immune.

By Justin Ritchie, 1 Feb 2012

opinion

Eleven Oily Questions for Every MP

ENERGY & EQUITY: Before you make oil sands and pipeline decisions, can you answer these queries?

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 1 Feb 2012

mediacheck

On Auction: Chance to Boost Digital Canada

Industry Minister to reveal terms of selling off highly valuable spectrum in near future.

By Michael Geist, 1 Feb 2012

news

A Tour of Duty in BC's Poverty 'War Zone'

MLA Jagrup Brar's welfare month reveals program's serious failings, but gov't continues to stall.

By Katie Hyslop, 31 Jan 2012

news

How First Nations Are Gearing Up for Legal Battle Against Gateway

Native groups likely to cite evidence they weren't consulted as required by Supreme Court decisions.

By Geoff Dembicki, 30 Jan 2012

news

Libs Threaten Hard Won Logging Agreements: Simpson

Cariboo North MLA alarmed government may lift 'constraints' in Land Use Plan.

By Andrew MacLeod, 30 Jan 2012

opinion

Bow Down Canadians, Corporations Are King

Harper's creed: 'Ask not what your economy can do for you, ask what you can do for your economy.'

By Murray Dobbin, 30 Jan 2012

news

Foreign Takeovers: Pressure Mounts for Job Protection, Clearer Regs

Labour, and some corporate voices, say it's time to put some muscle on the Investment Canada Act.

By Ben Christopher, 26 Jan 2012

opinion

View from the Reichstag

In Berlin, I was told German history offers a lesson for Canadian democracy.

By Michael Byers, 26 Jan 2012

news

Taking Ferries Private Causes 'Hardship' for Many: Commission

Sweeping recommendations include limiting fare increases, upping gov't contributions.

By Andrew MacLeod, 25 Jan 2012

news

We'll Frack Alberta's Next Election, Vow Landowners

Drilling accident fuels rebellion demanding halt to hydraulic fracturing.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 25 Jan 2012