New Minister Vows ‘Fresh Attitude Towards Public Education’
Former critic turned education minister Rob Fleming talks to the Tyee about his first priorities. Read more »
How Vancouver’s Housing Crisis Is Harming Employers
As prices push out their prospective workers, job creators are scrabbling to adapt.
BC Needs a Big Money Corruption Inquiry, Fast
Did major donors to BC Liberals reap favours harming the public interest? Time to find out.
BC NDP’s So-Called ‘Dismal Decade’ Never Was
In many ways the party outperformed Socreds and BC Libs, as BC’s Business Council knows.
Bici Libre! Bike Program Builds Autonomy for BC’s Migrant Farm Workers
Volunteer-run group links up workers with bikes, or tools to fix them.
A Target of Scheer Vindictiveness
The Tories have learned nothing and forgotten nothing about Omar Khadr.
Earthquake Expert Proposes ‘No Frack Zone’ around Critical Infrastructure
Measure would protect public from growing threat of industry-triggered quakes.
Please Advise! Will Spicer Quitting Loosen the Jaws of Fake News?
And did anyone fact check whether it’s true cheetahs never prosper?
BC’s LNG Industry Dealt Another Blow as Regulator Forced to Re-Review Gas Pipeline
Federal appeal court rules National Energy Board erred in earlier ruling.
Residents Near Mount Polley Disaster Fear Time Running out for Justice
Days before deadline to lay provincial charges, authorities have not completed investigation.
Century-Old Film Treasure Unearthed in ‘Dawson City: Frozen Time’
Bill Morrison’s new work strings together incredible footage, long buried under an old Yukon ice rink.
Are We Ready for a ‘Managed Retreat’ from the Coasts — and from the Forests?
If British Columbia were smart, we’d be reviewing our options now.
After 10 Year Freeze, New NDP Government Raises Welfare Rates
$100 bump to income assistance coming this September. Advocates say it’s still not enough.
Ten Civil Liberties and Human Rights Priorities for BC’s New Government
The BCCLA will be tracking these to-dos in coming months.
Wildfires: Should BC Do More to Help Homeowners ‘Stay and Defend’?
It’s risky, but many saved their property by not evacuating. The Tl’etinqox First Nation fought side by side with firefighters.
What Child and Youth Advocates Want from BC’s New Government
Every ministry’s plate is piled high. But for those that serve kids, there’s a long list of to-dos.
The Story Behind the ‘South Pacific Island of Rubbish’
From pristine paradise to rubbish dump: the same Pacific island, 23 years apart.
‘It’s Insulting’: BC Liberals Issue Mining Permits in Tsilhqot’in Territory as Wildfires Rage
Outgoing government made the decision on July 14.
BC’s New Premier John Horgan Unveils Gender-Balanced Cabinet
Experienced MLAs Carole James, Adrian Dix and David Eby awarded senior positions.
The Oil Party Is Over, Trudeau — Even Canada’s Energy Firms Know It
Why are corporations more candid about industry’s realities than our prime minister?
A $5 Billion Mess: BC’s School Maintenance Bills Pile Up
‘It’s not a crisis yet, but it will be if we don’t do anything about it.’
When Politics Is Harmful to Your Health
People of all political stripes experience anxiety and alienation — the question is how we address it.
Why Charlie Angus Would Rock as Federal NDP Leader
Former punk rocker walks the talk — and speaks clearly and frankly about how his party can win.
Site C Dam Late for Key Milestones, Report Reveals
Project already behind schedule when Christy Clark claimed delaying families’ evictions would cost $600 million.
What It’s Like to Grow up LGBTQ2S+ in British Columbia
Things are better than they were, but province still has far to go to support queer youth.
Staving Off the Coming Global Collapse
‘Overshoot’ is when a species uses resources faster than can be replenished. We’re already there. And show no signs of changing.
Mount Polley Disaster Brought Quick Government PR Response, Documents Show
Three-year-old FOI request reveals early belief laws broken and co-ordination with mine owner.
Where Will the Next Wildfire Hit? No Matter Where, We’re Not Prepared
Little changed after Fort Mac blaze, despite the fact extreme events are the new normal.
How NDP and Greens Could Unite to Improve Workers’ Lives
Divisions on union certification are already clear. But don’t assume they’ll spoil the alliance.
Staving Off the Coming Global Collapse
‘Overshoot’ is when a species uses resources faster than can be replenished. We’re already there. And show no signs of changing.
Which cabinet minister has the biggest job ahead?
- Children and Family Development?
- Education?
- Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources?
- Environment and Climate Change Strategy?
- Finance?
- Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource?
- Health?
- Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation?
- Labour?
- Mental Health and Addictions?
- Municipal Affairs and Housing?
- Social Development and Poverty Reduction?
- Transportation and Infrastructure?
Last week: Your thoughts on a gender-balanced cabinet in B.C. Read the results of that poll here.
