Politics

news

Exel's Long March to Control BC's Liquor Distribution

Eying huge stakes, 2009 internal strategy memo cited firm's 'strong relationship' with Minister Coleman.

By Bob Mackin, Today

news

Jumbo-friendly Bill Creates Municipality without Residents

Kootenay area politicians angrily scratching their heads.

By Bill Metcalfe, Today

books

Seven Goals to Build the Conservative 'Dream'

Tyee List #14: Call it the Segal Test: Senator Segal's traits of a good Tory. Does Harper make the grade?

By David Beers, 26 May 2012

opinion

Bias in BC's Pesticide Decision? Follow the Bouncing Verbs

Legislative committee's language treats science-based critics like children.

By R. Warren Bell, 24 May 2012

opinion

The Gem of Canadian Science that Harper Killed

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

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 23 May 2012

mediacheck

When Journos Go to Work for the Government

How does it work, and what's the trade off? Meet Scott Sutherland, who made the switch.

By Abby Wiseman, 23 May 2012

opinion

Who Mowed Down the Premier?

Cosmetic pesticide issue pits Cancer Society versus BC government in no-win situation for Christy Clark.

By Bill Tieleman, 22 May 2012

mediacheck

Big Telecoms Glad to Play Big Brother

How Canada's telecom companies secretly supported Internet surveillance legislation.

By Michael Geist, 22 May 2012

news

No Need to Ban Cosmetic Pesticides: BC's Committee

Now up to premier, who earlier promised a ban, and cabinet to make final decision.

By Andrew MacLeod, 18 May 2012

books

Chatting with Stursberg, My Ex-Boss and Arch-Nemesis

The former CBC veep shook up my work world, got fired and wrote a book. Time to catch up.

By Kai Nagata, 17 May 2012

news

The Big Download Whacks Cities

As feds and province keep cutting, 86 BC mayors meet to share their pain.

By Adam Pez, 16 May 2012

news

A Tyee Series

What About Just Guaranteeing Everyone a Basic Income?

Doing so for all Canadians could almost erase poverty, or dry up labour sources, depending on whom you ask.

By Katie Hyslop, 15 May 2012

news

Feds Not Standing on Guard for Canada's Water: Experts

As threats mount, lack of science and legal recourse 'cripple' officials.

By Chris Wood, 15 May 2012

news

Gov't Moving to Keep Farm Disease Outbreaks Secret

Changes to Animal Health Act, said to protect public, slammed by NDP, privacy commissioner.

By Andrew MacLeod, 15 May 2012

opinion

'Cagey' Clark's Pipeline Prevarications

Premier won't take position on Northern Gateway but calls NDP concerns 'goofy' and 'gobbledygook.'

By Bill Tieleman, 15 May 2012

news

A Tyee Series

Is the 'Living Wage' Enough?

Fair wages bring equality to workers. But what is fair? And what about people who can't work? First in a Tyee Solutions Society series on tackling poverty.

By Katie Hyslop, 14 May 2012

news

BC Hydro Management Process Flawed: Internal Audit

Crown corporation not sure whether money was lost as a result.

By Stanley Tromp, 14 May 2012

opinion

Van Dongen No Hero to Me

Pundits celebrating BC Lib defector's Railgate statements should dredge up his fish farm file.

By Rafe Mair, 14 May 2012

opinion

Tough on Crime? Not When It Comes to Workplace Deaths

Law exists to prosecute criminally reckless employers. Why just six tries in 20 years?

By Brian Campbell, 11 May 2012

news

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