It’s Official: Liberals 43, NDP 41, Greens 3
Clark says she plans to govern; Horgan says New Democrats, Greens finding common ground; Weaver hints at deal by next Wednesday. Read more »
Higher Rents, Fewer Units As Indigenous Housing Agencies Lose Subsidies
More than 40 per cent of providers not ready for end of agreements; 10 per cent fear closure.
Political Neophyte Takes Aim At NDP Leadership
Ibrahim Bruno El-Khoury says grassroots groups key to his uphill campaign.
British Probe Into Political Campaigns’ Use of Personal Data Reaches Into BC
British privacy commissioner seeking information from Victoria’s Aggregate IQ, help from provincial counterpart.
Canada a World Leader in Health? Not Exactly
WHO annual report shows we have grounds for pride — and embarrassment.
Video: Mega-Mansions Threat to Farmland, Says Critic
Richmond’s new 11,000-square-foot limit won’t slow loss of agricultural land, warns councillor.
Trekking 1,400 Kilometres With Two Mules to Celebrate Canada
The story of Ida DeKelver, from ‘The Year Canadians Lost Their Minds and Found Their Country.’
‘Black Boys Code’ Aims to Change Face of Tech World
Workshops introduce black youth, boys to possibilities in sector.
Greens, NDP Would Sacrifice Legitimacy By Imposing Proportional Representation
Changing voting system without a referendum ‘illegitimate and insulting.’
‘Foreign’ Reporting Is So Last Century, Let’s Remake It
Why UBC students teamed with peers in Colombia, China and India to tell ‘Surviving the City’ stories.
Latest Instalment in Alien Franchise a Bloody, Hollow Mess
‘Alien: Covenant’ will leave you longing for the perfect simplicity of its perfect predecessor.
Canadian Speculators, Not Foreign Money, Are Driving up Home Prices
And our political leaders are doing little to stop them.
Loved Ones Lost: Death of a Downtown Poet
Mel Hennan drew a community to him with his art, activism and cheerful embrace of life.
Goldilocks Voters Decided Clark Not To Their Taste
Lessons for all three parties from election results.
Handmaids, Anne and the Americanization of Canada
Slick U.S. TV adaptations of two Canadian classics strip away any trace of this country.
BC Liberals’ Housing Plan Worsens Affordability Crisis: CMHC Head
FOI documents show federal agency feared taxpayer loans to first-time buyers will drive up prices, increase risks.
In Vancouver, ‘Voices of the Street’ Renewed My Faith in Storytelling
Listening to the words of these talented writers reminded me why journalism matters.
New Government Should End BC Hydro, ICBC Shell Games
Liberals manipulated Crowns for political gain. It’s time for an approach based on policy, not politics.
Unaffordable Cities, Look to Quality Public Housing in Vienna
Exhibit in Vancouver highlights possibilities when housing is considered a public good.
Liberal ‘Gerrymandering’ Handed Them Election Win: Analyst
BC Liberals told electoral boundary commission to protect sparsely populated ridings in party strongholds.
You Have Two Weeks to Save Electoral Reform
A May 31 vote by MPs could keep reform alive despite Trudeau’s broken promise.
Companies Still Hiring Foreign Workers when Canadians Available, Says Auditor General
Problems persist, particularly in caregiver and seafood industries.
‘Niedzvieckian’ Prize Goes to Writer Most Burned by His Own Hot Take
Or how not to start a dialogue.
BC Vote Doesn’t Change Support for Kinder Morgan, Says Ottawa
But election outcome carries a warning for Justin Trudeau, analysts say.
If Libs and Greens Ally, ‘It Will Be about Power and Ego,’ Say BC Activists
‘A majority of British Columbians voted for change,’ groups warn.
Time for a ‘Red-Green Alliance’ to Oust Clark
Greens will pay big price if they ignore policy conflicts and prop up the BC Liberals.
Insecurity or Opportunity? Exploring the Future of Work
Pondering the possibilities and challenges that come with a changing workplace. Part of a Tyee event.
Affordable Purpose-Built Rental Doesn’t Have to Be Mission Impossible
Case studies show it can be done.
The Tyee Is Hiring a New Editor in Chief (One-Year Maternity Leave)
Help lead Canada’s feistiest independent news site. Applications accepted until June 5.
Join Us at (In)secure: The Future of Working, a Tyee Beyond the Headlines Event
Reserve your tickets now for this special event. May 25 in Vancouver.
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- Bleak. Automation will affect jobs.
- Bright. Escape the 9-5.
- Bleak. Work is too precarious.
- Bright. Jobs will transform.
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Last week: What you think should be a bigger BC election issue. Read the results of that poll here.
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