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Garrett Zehr

Garrett Zehr is a reporter for The Tyee.

Stories by Garrett Zehr

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Wal-Mart threatens union with injunction over website

By Garrett Zehr, 31 Jul 2009


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Union rushes to defence of Canadian health care

By Garrett Zehr, 30 Jul 2009


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Paramedics' union faces contempt charges over staffing levels

By Garrett Zehr, 28 Jul 2009


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Stalled Ambulance Strike: Anyone Got Jumper Cables?

What will it take for frustrated paramedics to get traction?

By Garrett Zehr, 28 Jul 2009


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Via Rail cancels service as engineers walk out

By Garrett Zehr, 24 Jul 2009


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Ministry unveils eHealth privacy measures

By Garrett Zehr, 21 Jul 2009


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'Pirates' lead the charge for cruise ship labour rights

By Garrett Zehr, 17 Jul 2009


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Child welfare report points to broken system, say social workers

By Garrett Zehr, 17 Jul 2009


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Kelowna supportive housing: one step forward, two steps back

By Garrett Zehr, 15 Jul 2009


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Tory MP Takes on Big Pharma

'Death by Prescription' author Terence Young on his daughter's death, conflicts of interest, and protecting patients.

By Garrett Zehr, 14 Jul 2009


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School district budget errors must be disclosed: teachers' group

By Garrett Zehr, 10 Jul 2009


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BC NDP must return to grassroots and principles: campaign

By Garrett Zehr, 8 Jul 2009


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Humane society finds taker for critical Stampede ad

By Garrett Zehr, 7 Jul 2009


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Border agency gives green light to extra Amtrak train

By Garrett Zehr, 3 Jul 2009


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Cancon falls to 20-year low on CBC prime time

By Garrett Zehr, 2 Jul 2009


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BC Conservative leader Hanni quits amidst mass resignation

By Garrett Zehr, 30 Jun 2009


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Head tax redress still inadequate, say descendants

By Garrett Zehr, 30 Jun 2009


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Province should intervene in paramedic strike, says opposition

By Garrett Zehr, 27 Jun 2009


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Learn from campaign, build positive message now: NDP's James

By Garrett Zehr, 27 Jun 2009


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Coalition renews call for end to secret trials

By Garrett Zehr, 26 Jun 2009


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Health Minister keeps hands off paramedic strike

By Garrett Zehr, 25 Jun 2009


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Your Medical Records Are Going Electronic

And civil rights groups are concerned about who might be able to read them. Here's why.

By Garrett Zehr, 24 Jun 2009


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Parliament Hill staff demand improved working conditions

By Garrett Zehr, 18 Jun 2009


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Union sees little progress in recent paramedic talks

By Garrett Zehr, 15 Jun 2009


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Parental leave payments discriminatory, says NDP's Julian

By Garrett Zehr, 12 Jun 2009


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Striking paramedics, employer back to table

By Garrett Zehr, 11 Jun 2009


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Nova Scotia elects historic NDP majority

By Garrett Zehr, 9 Jun 2009


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Supporters rally for Al Jazeera licence in Canada

By Garrett Zehr, 5 Jun 2009


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Award BC Place contract locally: Ironworkers

By Garrett Zehr, 5 Jun 2009


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So You Want to Be a Paramedic?

Get ready for low pay, long hours, rural life and high turnover on your team.

By Garrett Zehr, 5 Jun 2009


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Huntington defeats Oppal in judicial recount

By Garrett Zehr, 2 Jun 2009


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BC students try hands at lawmaking

By Garrett Zehr, 1 Jun 2009


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Canwest skips loan payment

By Garrett Zehr, 29 May 2009


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Local TV News: Who Should Pay?

Why are big broadcasters like CTV holding public rallies? They want a piece of your cable bill.

By Garrett Zehr, 25 May 2009


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Harper up for another ‘Code of Silence’ award

By Garrett Zehr, 21 May 2009


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Parachutes Not Recommended in Canada's Poorest Community

Six pointers for Olympics news media covering Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

By Garrett Zehr, 18 May 2009


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Close election races still up in air

By Garrett Zehr, 15 May 2009


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NDP falls short in Metro Van

By Garrett Zehr, 13 May 2009


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Greens and NDP want civilian investigation of police-involved deaths

By Garrett Zehr, 11 May 2009


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Will electoral reform survive if STV fails?

By Garrett Zehr, 11 May 2009


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Fringe parties battle political exclusion

By Garrett Zehr, 10 May 2009


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James blitzes Metro Vancouver on marathon tour

By Garrett Zehr, 8 May 2009


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Arts funding good for economy, says NDP

By Garrett Zehr, 8 May 2009


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Premier's job big because of 'mess' Campbell left: James

By Garrett Zehr, 6 May 2009


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BC's Youngest MLA Goes for Two

Spencer Herbert seeks re-election in a redrawn riding where 'renovictions' and gay rights are issues.

By Garrett Zehr, 6 May 2009


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Liberal candidate misled voters over property ownings: NDP

By Garrett Zehr, 5 May 2009


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Liberals dodge local debates: NDP

By Garrett Zehr, 5 May 2009


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Debate: Leaders respond to attacks in scrum

By Garrett Zehr, 3 May 2009


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Liberals adopt one-member, one-vote election system

By Garrett Zehr, 2 May 2009


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Grits vote to support carbon tax, strengthen rights commission, end gay organ donation ban

By Garrett Zehr, 2 May 2009


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Delegates call on Liberals to champion Aboriginal issues

By Garrett Zehr, 1 May 2009


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NDP promises tuition reduction when economy recovers

By Garrett Zehr, 30 Apr 2009


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NDP backpedals on 'flaring royalty,' would charge for all 'fugitive' gas

By Garrett Zehr, 28 Apr 2009


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Premier's house 'sold' to protest Little Mountain development

By Garrett Zehr, 26 Apr 2009


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Leaders must commit to social housing: Vancouver mayor

By Garrett Zehr, 23 Apr 2009


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Climate change caller sparks only heat in leader's debate

By Garrett Zehr, 23 Apr 2009


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How Many Seniors' Beds? Probing Parties' Conflicting Claims

James accuses Libs of badly missing targets. True?

By Garrett Zehr, 23 Apr 2009


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Moratorium needed on private power: James

By Garrett Zehr, 22 Apr 2009


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NDP reveal replacement for Vancouver-False Creek

By Garrett Zehr, 22 Apr 2009


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NDP request criminal investigation over BC Rail deal

By Garrett Zehr, 20 Apr 2009


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James targets Campbell's 'broken promises'

By Garrett Zehr, 20 Apr 2009


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NDP ad attacks sale of BC Rail

By Garrett Zehr, 19 Apr 2009


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Activist who 'quit' NDP was no longer a member

By Garrett Zehr, 17 Apr 2009


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'We ♥ CO2': Reform Party of BC

By Garrett Zehr, 16 Apr 2009


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BC Liberal climate plan falls short: Pembina, Suzuki

By Garrett Zehr, 16 Apr 2009


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Promised seniors' beds not delivered: CCPA

By Garrett Zehr, 15 Apr 2009


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James takes aim at Campbell in kickoff speech

By Garrett Zehr, 15 Apr 2009


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James defends climate plan against enviro criticism

By Garrett Zehr, 14 Apr 2009


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Labour pleased with NDP job promises

By Garrett Zehr, 13 Apr 2009


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Job loss expected from NDP climate plan: study

By Garrett Zehr, 11 Apr 2009


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Mixed reaction for NDP post-secondary promises

By Garrett Zehr, 10 Apr 2009


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Women's advocates call for end to provincial discrimination

By Garrett Zehr, 10 Apr 2009


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Confront tough times with confidence: Campbell

By Garrett Zehr, 7 Apr 2009


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Workers rally for 'place at the table'

By Garrett Zehr, 7 Apr 2009


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Adbusters given green light to sue TV broadcasters

By Garrett Zehr, 7 Apr 2009


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Complaint filed over CSIS torture comments

By Garrett Zehr, 3 Apr 2009


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DTES coverage and debate intensifies

By Garrett Zehr, 2 Apr 2009


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Canadians will hear British MP despite Federal Court ruling

By Garrett Zehr, 30 Mar 2009


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Family of VPD shooting victim suing for wrongful death

By Garrett Zehr, 26 Mar 2009


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War resister's deportation on hold

By Garrett Zehr, 26 Mar 2009


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BC sees largest rise in EI recipients

By Garrett Zehr, 24 Mar 2009


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Kenney refuses to intervene in British MP's ban from Canada

By Garrett Zehr, 20 Mar 2009


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VPD Taser use down 64 per cent in 2008

By Garrett Zehr, 19 Mar 2009


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Campbell promises $172M for Vancouver social housing

By Garrett Zehr, 17 Mar 2009


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The Push to Arrest Bush

When former president hits Calgary, some want him nabbed for war crimes.

By Garrett Zehr, 17 Mar 2009


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Provincial and national unemployment rates climbing

By Garrett Zehr, 13 Mar 2009


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O-Village takes Teddy award for wasteful spending

By Garrett Zehr, 11 Mar 2009


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Forestry recommendations won't add jobs, say critics

By Garrett Zehr, 11 Mar 2009


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Social spending will stimulate economy: CCPA

By Garrett Zehr, 10 Mar 2009