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Vicky Chow opens up about her ‘double life’ as an elite performing artist.
The Other Policing Debate in Surrey You’re Not Hearing
Beyond the issue of cost, young voices want a conversation about how police conduct themselves.
Alberta’s Oil Patch Regulator Changes Tune on Earthquakes
After saying Peace River temblors were natural, AER blames Obsidian Energy, raising big questions.
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The Promises and Perils of the Seaweed Farming Boom
‘We made a big mistake with monoculture on land. Let’s not make the same mistakes’ in the ocean.
Why Everyone Needs a Pal
For animals as well as humans, social bonds are key to happy lives. A new doc explores ‘The Secrets of Friendship’.
MLA Rustad Launches Conservative Leadership Bid and Attacks ‘Woke’ BC Liberals
Northern MLA reaches out to social conservatives and convoy supporters as first in the race.
Business Group Says Gig Workers Shouldn’t Get Employee Rights
Experts say Vancouver board of trade’s dire report is based on flawed company-funded research.
On the Hot Seat: Alberta Energy Regulator CEO Laurie Pushor
A toxic oilsands leak long stayed secret and Parliament wants to know why. Critics aren’t surprised.
Oilsands Projects Likely Triggered Mysterious Alberta Quakes: New Research
The regulator is silent on possible links, but study finds an obvious connection.
Live in Metro Van? Send Your Sightings to Frog Finders
Citizen science is key to having good data about amphibians, and you can help collect it.
Canada’s National Housing Strategy Needs a Reset
Initially celebrated, the program has fizzled amidst high interest rates and construction costs. Here’s how to fix it.
Join The Cultch for Femme Fest
Filled with lively and dynamic performances, East Van’s favourite theatre hub rolls out the program for their sixth annual celebration.
A Big Development, a Pricey Neighbourhood and a Tiny Encampment
Between multimillion-dollar homes and a construction site, Shannon and Adam found a quiet place to call home. Will it last?
Why Can’t Endometriosis Patients Win?
From eugenics to Dr. Google, misconstrued ideas often lead to the misdiagnosis of Black patients. An excerpt from ‘Bleed.’
What a BC Librarian Thinks about Calls to Ban Books
‘If we want to be promoting joy of reading, we need to have diverse books for students to access.’ A Tyee Q&A.
How Medical Bills Can Slam a Newcomer to BC
New residents must wait three months for MSP coverage. Care during that gap can wipe out savings.
Greens Take Lead to Stop NDAs from Silencing Victims
Confidentiality agreements prevent survivors from talking about abuse, even to therapists.
BC Renews Investigation into Prince George RCMP
An external agency will investigate buried allegations of sexual misconduct. The news is being met with hope and apprehension.
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City of Vancouver to remove guerilla spider sculpture, cost unclear
(via Global News)
BC councillor steals gavel from deputy mayor as meeting descends into shouting match
(via CBC)
Cocaine, Mongolian coal mines and the checkered path of a Vancouver-area penny stock
(via Financial Post)
Police sue Afroman for humiliating them by making art out of their raid on his home
(via Jezebel)
Everything I, an Italian, thought I knew about Italian food is wrong
(via Financial Times)
Indigenous youth screen their short films at New Zealand film festival
(via CBC)
Influencer parents and the kids who had their childhood made into content
(via Teen Vogue)
Wealthy executives make millions trading competitors’ stock with remarkable timing
(via ProPublica)
The FBI used an undercover cop with pink hair to spy on activists and manufacture crimes
(via the Intercept)
Most trans adults say transitioning made them more satisfied with their lives
(via Washington Post)
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What It Takes to Become a ‘Monster Pianist’
Vicky Chow opens up about her ‘double life’ as an elite performing artist.
Why Everyone Needs a Pal
For animals as well as humans, social bonds are key to happy lives. A new doc explores ‘The Secrets of Friendship’.
Why Can’t Endometriosis Patients Win?
From eugenics to Dr. Google, misconstrued ideas often lead to the misdiagnosis of Black patients. An excerpt from ‘Bleed.’
A Hero to the Falsely Imprisoned
‘Wrongfully Convicted’ author Kent Roach shows how Canada railroads the innocent. And he offers fixes.
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Turning to Youth to Bring Forward Solutions
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I am constantly impressed by my conversations with my grandchildren — they are articulate, caring human beings — too often thwarted by disregard and disrespect.
The young people need to be encouraged to speak out and they need to be listened to. If my contemporaries at that age had a fraction of their awareness and sensitivity, I feel the world would be a better place.
Give them an audience and the opportunity to share. The future is theirs.