Politics

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'Demagogalgia'

Or, why we like politicians more the farther they are from power.

By Crawford Kilian and Kai Nagata, 9 May 2012

opinion

Risky for BC Liberals to Change Brands

Christy Clark is fine with pursuing a new name for her party. Good idea?

By Bill Tieleman, 8 May 2012

mediacheck

Is There a Better Way to Spend $750 Million?

Media merger payouts are huge. Are we putting them to the best use?

By Michael Geist, 8 May 2012

news

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

news

'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

news

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

news

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

news

Privacy Commissioner to Health Minister: Whoa!

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

By Andrew MacLeod, 3 May 2012

opinion

Lessons from Quebec's Student Protests

They pay less than BC's post-secondary crowd, yet the revolt is unlikely to spread west. Here's why.

By Kai Nagata, 1 May 2012

mediacheck

Web Domain Agency to Public: We Don't Trust You

Planned changes to board election process of Canada's dot-ca registrar weakens members' role.

By Michael Geist, 1 May 2012

opinion

YVR Makes You Pay so Foreign Flyers Whisk Through Free

International travelers briefly connecting get the benefits without charge.

By Bill Tieleman, 1 May 2012

news

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

opinion

Corporations' Fearsome Hold on Government

There was a time when BC's politicians had the nerve to say no.

By Rafe Mair, 30 Apr 2012

news

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

opinion

Petro State per Usual: Reading Alberta's Election

Why it's so hard to kick out or reform an oil-fueled government.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 25 Apr 2012

opinion

Clark's Slippery Footing

BC Lib powerbrokers appear to be plotting against her after byelection losses.

By Bill Tieleman, 24 Apr 2012

opinion

Expect More from Your Government

Don't let 'surplus powerlessness' lead to apathy. To restore the Canada Harper unmade, try fair taxation.

By Murray Dobbin, 23 Apr 2012

news

Top Forestry Union Likes Leaked Cabinet Document

To feed struggling mills, Steelworkers support logging habitat reserves, other contentious measures.

By Andrew MacLeod, 23 Apr 2012

opinion

Danielle Smith Is No Sarah Palin

Palin was braver against Big Oil. And more political truths Alaska reveals about Alberta.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 21 Apr 2012

news

NDP Take Two Byelections

Wins include surprise in three-way Chilliwack-Hope race. Forget merger says Cons' Cummins.

By Andrew MacLeod, 20 Apr 2012