If We Can’t Stop Hothouse Earth, We’d Better Learn to Live on It
New research a warning that we face a desperate global struggle. Read more »
Don’t Forget John A. Macdonald — But Don’t Honour Him
Debate over Victoria statue a chance to recognize first PM’s role in genocide.
Skip the Dishes Lawsuit Signals Need for New Employment Laws
Governments, not individual drivers, should be ensuring minimum work standards.
When Raymond Chandler Came to Victoria to Fight the Great War
Recently released records shed light on war career of creator of hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe.
The Conservatives Pick a Side — And It’s Saudi Arabia
Party allies with a government that beheads criminals and oppresses women and Shia Muslims.
Please Advise! Do the Oscars’ Need a ‘Best Bad Blockbuster’ Award?
Of course, says Dr. Steve, and many more new prizes as well.
Singh to Run Locally, Act Nationally in Burnaby Byelection
After lengthy national tour, federal NDP leader makes stand for seat in House of Commons.
Meet the New Parties Taking on Vancouver’s Establishment This Election
Rookie parties vie to be seen as fresh alternatives to once-dominant Vision.
The Angler: Festivals, Films and a Shakeup of the Senses
Film noir, queer film, arts festivals and more cool exhibitions in New West.
Photo Essay: Getting Arrested at a Kinder Morgan Protest
What it’s like to be arrested for opposing a pipeline expansion.
Out of Death, Knowledge About Sea Stars’ Vital Role in Kelp Bed Health
The near eradication of British Columbia’s sea stars showed their importance in the ecosystem.
Underground Heat Gives Small Town Hope
Valemount, BC wants to be Canada’s first geothermal village. Second of three parts.
How BC’s Gas Giveaway Fuels Alberta’s Oilsands
Government’s subsidies, lax rules provide the resource that keeps the bitumen flowing.
Why the Saudis Kicked Us Out Over a Tweet
House of Saud making an example of Canada to demonstrate ‘tough guy’ status.
How Car-Friendly Urban Design Has Limited Our Future
North Vancouver project offers needed housing and jobs — but faces traffic challenge.
Becoming a Farmer the Community Way
Land-sharing projects like the Yarrow Ecovillage may help young farmers rejuvenate Canadian agriculture. First of three parts.
Court Grants Temporary Injunction Against First Nation Fish Farm Protesters
Meanwhile, vessels with blackened windows shadow activist Alexandra Morton at sea.
The Angler: The King Is Dead and He Should Stay that Way
Eugene Jarecki’s energetic film fails to realize that America should let Elvis rest for the sake of its own troubled future.
How Electoral Reform Would Strengthen Local Representation
Proportional representation would ensure more voters had a nearby MLA to represent their political views.
Naomi Klein on Divestment, Trump and Saving the Paris Agreement
A Q&A with the author and activist on strategies for cutting fossil fuels. Last in a series.
Tyee Poll: When Investing, Do You Prioritize Profits or Personal Ethics?
Do you avoid fossil fuels, tobacco and weapons?
Reconciliation and the ‘Right to Roam’
Lifting settler-imposed no trespassing rules a small step in shifting the ‘intrusion narrative.’
Kinder Morgan Protesters Say Pipeline Threatens Orcas
Southern resident killer whale population in decline as marine traffic increases.
Time for a Fresh Start on BC’s Addictions Recovery Strategy
Dependence on AA-style programs needs to be replaced with easy access to evidence-based options.
Divesting from Fossil Fuels Can Help Solve the Climate Crisis
And you’ll still make money from your investments. Second of three parts.
Injunctions to Shut Down Tent Cities Are No Solution
The evidence is clear on what can reduce homelessness — and court cases aren’t part of the solution.
Can Union-Brokered Deal Prevent Vote-Splitting in Vancouver Election?
Progressive parties agree to limit number of candidates, but critic fears unions’ role risks conflict of interest.
How I Tried to Invest in a Better World
My attempt to make money on investments while avoiding fossil fuels. First of three parts.
Fourteen Steps to Fascism
How do Trump’s America and Canada stack up against Umberto Eco’s prescient prescription for ‘Ur-Fascism’?
The Angler: Remembering the Animals Among Us
Animal exhibit at Museum of Vancouver a sad reminder that the natural world is a disappearing treasure.
Naomi Klein on Divestment, Trump and Saving the Paris Agreement
A Q&A with the author and activist on strategies for cutting fossil fuels. Last in a series.
What do you prioritize when investing?
- Profits
- Personal ethics
- I take a neutral approach
- I don’t invest
Last week: Which of B.C.’s proportional-representation options you prefer. Read the results of that poll here.
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Fellowship a Chance to Reconsider How We’re Governed
UBC graduate Andrew Seal wins the first Merv Adey Memorial Fellowship to examine the upcoming referendum on electoral reform.
