Liberals Big Losers, NDP and Greens Winners in Political Finance Reform
Horgan defends party subsidies as ‘modest cost’ during transition to new system. Read more »
Canadians Fed Up With Anti-Tax Rhetoric, Says Reform Advocate
Fair tax coalition, doctors offer support for government’s plan to close loopholes used by high-income earners.
As Climate Change Opens the Arctic, an Adventurer Rows the Northwest Passage
Book chronicles expedition through the changing North.
Fish Farm Occupation Moves From Sea to City
Fish farm opponents urged the government to followup on campaign pledge and shut down facilities on Vancouver Island First Nations territories.
BC’s ‘Wild West’ Political Fundraising Ends
Union, corporate donations banned; parties to get public subsidy.
Canada Needs a True Northern University in an Era of Climate Change
A multi-campus enterprise would help us learn to flourish in the warming North.
Greens Political ‘Hostage-Taking’ Preview of Grim Future Under Proportional Representation
New Zealand’s coming election shows small parties gain too much power under complicated MMP system.
Big Oil and Gas Helped Shape BC’s Climate Plan
Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Encana, Imperial Oil, Shell Canada, Suncor, Teck and Woodfibre Energy among the fossil fuel heavyweights invited by the BC government for secret meetings to craft the province’s climate change strategy.
Come to the Water and Celebrate Vancouver’s Thriving Shoreline
Paddle a kayak, touch sea creatures, create crafts, listen to live music and much more at the fourth annual Water’s Edge Day in Vanier Park.
Vancouver Walk for Reconciliation a Chance to Learn, Listen and Keep the Dialogue Going
Chief Robert Joseph survived a painful past to become a key figure in the movement: ‘Reconciliation really starts internally.’
Some Special Needs Kids Still Waiting for School to Start
Districts say it’s rare, but parent advocates say kids are asked to stay home every September.
Tyee Poll: Do You Agree That Vancouver Needs a Comprehensive Plan for Its Waterfront?
Tell us what you think.
A New Blueprint for Organizing for Change
‘Engagement Organizing’ offers insights on effective campaigning for unions, parties and social activists.
Writer Takes Readers on Reconciliation Journey Across Canada
‘We need to ensure our families understand the history.’
Pandemics, Politics and the Spanish Flu
One of the worst plagues in human history is largely forgotten now. For our own sakes, it’s time to remember what happened.
Canada Helping China With Climate Change PR, Says Expert
Weekend conference in Montreal offers China an undeserved chance to burnish image, says professor.
Clowning Around with Fear
Movie adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘It’ fails to scare because it misses the real terror numbing our world.
A Day in the Life of Union-Bashing National Post
Its newsroom tries to unionize, defying two decades of published anti-labour screeds.
$15 an Hour Minimum Wage Might Come Faster Than Expected
Removal of 2021 deadline means upcoming wage commission has more flexibility on timing, argues Green Party leader Andrew Weaver.
A Walk for Homelessness and a Journey Across Native Land
Nearing the end of 9,100-kilometre trek across Canada to raise awareness on youth homelessness, Joe Roberts has learned from the Indigenous communities he met along the way.
Utilities Commission Warned of Site C Cost Overruns, Delays
Deloitte reports questions BC Hydro demands forecasts, points to cheaper alternative power sources.
Tight Timelines for Electoral Reform Referendum Don’t Worry Greens, NDP
But supporter of change fears rush to hold vote next fall could guarantee failure.
BC Hydro to Reduce Rates Paid to Private Power Producers
Budget reveals plan to cut costs in new contracts with IPPs.
Chinese Government Woos Local Politicians With UBCM Event
‘Highly irregular and inappropriate’ for foreign government to play convention role, says watchdog.
Site C Called First Test for NDP’s Commitment to Indigenous Rights
‘It’s the issue that’s out front and in everybody’s faces.’
Province Legally Obliged to Cough Up More Cash for Independent Schools
BC private schools received a $40.4 million funding boost because public school funding increased.
Plecas Kills BC Liberals’ Faint Hopes of Quick Return to Power
Expect more MLAs to follow Christy Clark out the door, and four years of NDP government.
Preserve Old-Growth Forests to Keep Carbon Where It Belongs
Eliminating destructive logging to protect ancient forests and their vital carbon reserves is a key step in the fight against climate change.
NDP’s First Budget Makes Start on Campaign Promises While Appealing for Patience
Corporate taxes are up and there’s money for the fentanyl crisis, education and wildfires, but renters and childcare will have to wait.
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