Ten Years of Bad Policy Deepened Fentanyl Crisis, Says Senator
Harper government fought safe injection sites, harm reduction, says Larry Campbell. Read more »
SFU on Notice as It Starts Walk Toward Reconciliation
Traditional witnessing ceremony marks the beginning of Indigenous consultations for B.C.’s third-largest university.
Underground Spaces Already Prepped For Broadway Subway Stations
Developers, city negotiated deals to set aside space for entrances at four key sites.
Kill Site C, Former Hydro CEO Tells Commission
Marc Eliesen said project not needed, costs underestimated and consumers at risk.
Unregulated Energy Industry Dams At Risk, Oil and Gas Commission Finds
Seven of 51 dams inspected after researcher exposed problems require remedial action.
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‘Priceless’ Treatment or Costly, Unproven Drug?
Province pushed to fund $250,000 a year cystic fibrosis drug, despite lack of evidence it works.
Tyee ‘Slaves to Tips’ Series Honoured at Webster Awards
Reporter Rachel Sanders’ work led to changes in regulations.
Our Monuments Should Reflect the Bad and the Good in Our History
Instead of tearing down old statues and renaming schools, we should add new memorials to the neglected heroes of the past.
CHEK Changed the Channel and Put Workers in Charge
Independent Victoria TV station has become a model for employee-owned news organizations focusing on local markets.
‘Turandot,’ and Opera’s Terrifying Power
Embattled, perhaps, but opera delivers the raw, cathartic emotions at the centre of great art.
Can a Phoenix Rise From the Ashes of Canada’s News Media?
Dave Bidini aims to find out with a crowdfunded community newspaper experiment launching this week.
People With Disabilities in Poverty Trap, Says Report
Ranks of working poor growing; activists still awaiting poverty plan from Ottawa.
From Sex to Shoes: New Novel a Fictional Take on B.C. Politics
Retired public servant takes readers inside the Legislature while ramping the drama up a notch.
The Real Work Begins After the Disaster Has Come and Gone
Communities devastated by hurricanes and storms face long struggle to rebuild with no guarantees of even long-term success.
Remembering Don McBain, Housing Champion and Team Leader
Tributes for a visionary Indigenous advocate who helped thousands find homes.
NDP MLA Heads South to Show Solidarity With Farm Workers
Raj Chouhan says he expects changes to protect TFWs in BC farm jobs.
Crowded Field on Left Could Hand Wins to NPA Saturday
Vision, Greens, COPE, One City set to split vote, giving NPA edge in school board, council races.
Historic Railway Cars Given Brief Reprieve
Volunteers appeal to Premier as court gives them 90 days to get car relocation project on track.
Rafe Mair: A BC Legend’s Journey of the Soul
He was the conscience of the province, and never afraid to grow in public.
What’s Stopping Vancouver From Becoming a Great City?
Lessons learned from the development of the new Emily Carr campus.
Surprised to be Heard: Presenters at Site C Inquiry Find Their Voice
‘I’ve been to many of these things and this was refreshingly good.’
Do Energy Industry Activities Threaten Dams? BC Hydro Now Says Yes
Oil and gas tribunal decision upholds shutdown of waste water disposal due to earthquake risk to Peace Canyon Dam.
What to Do with Our Remaining Natural Gas
‘The idea that there is going to be a big mega project like Petronas was nothing but a pipe dream.’
How We Can Achieve Reconciliation Beyond Simple Rhetoric
Three Indigenous women devoted to reconciliation discuss need for changes in education, culture and distribution of food and land.
Mark Says Job Eliminated, But Rep’s Office Later Advertised Same Position
Opposition seeks answers on severance paid in months before 2016 byelection.
Youth Death Highlights Mental Health Reform, Government Promises Change
‘There’s nothing more pressing than to ensure that our young people get the support in life that they need.’
May Lectures Singh Again, This Time for Not ‘Rushing’ for a Seat
Green leader thinks too many Canadians confuse their system with US ‘popularity contest.’
The Facts Are Piling Up Against the Site C Dam
This is our chance to finally make the right decision.
What are you doing about reconciliation?
- Making connections
- Educating yourself
- Sharing issues with friends
- Sharing issues with public
- Voting
- Lobbying
- Other
- Focusing on other issues
What you will do about the Site C dam. Read the results of that poll here.
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