Francis Plourde
Stories by Francis Plourde
Monocle's Poke in the Eye
Tyler Brûlé sells a media vision that's hip, haughty but humane. For a while, he had me.
Inquest Families Still Seek Closure
Relatives of Sullivan Mine victims want better answers, stronger penalties from Mines Ministry.
Jury: Fix Mine Safety Regs
Mining minister takes Sullivan inquest advice 'seriously.'
$100 Device Could Have Saved Sullivan Mine Victims
Mining safety regs out of date, inquest told.
The Town a Mine Built
Sullivan inquest a reminder of Kimberley's roots.
Sullivan Mine Deaths: Questions Haunt
Families seek answers in coroner's inquest.
Vancouver Joins Towns Spooked by TILMA
Council wants more info on trade pact.
Skeena Fishery Risked for Politics?
Enviro groups say DFO 'caved under pressure.'
BC's Great Rubbish Rush
'Give us your garbage!' plead 23 towns.
High Stakes: The Fight over Red Chris Mine
Fate of big project, and public input, argued in court.
Tempest in a Bottle
Planned water bottling plant stirs fierce opposition in Interior town.
Players Sift Through Ruling's Fallout
Looking for answers one week after the overturn of Bill 29.
Labour Strife Hits BC Roads
Hundreds off the job in highways dispute.
Bush Inquest Grips Houston
B.C. man was shot dead in RCMP custody.
Why the PQ Isn't Dead
And why English Canada gets it wrong on Quebec.
And On the Fifth Day, They Rested
B.C. district rebels against four-day school week
Hostile Makeover
U.S. suitor wants Alcan.
The French Connection
Local expats sweat weekend vote.