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Judith Ince

Judith Ince, a Vancouver-based journalist with a special focus on education, will be contributing reports to The Tyee.

Stories by Judith Ince

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Journalism's 'Ethical Vertigo'

In the era of renegade bloggers and newsroom scandals, a UBC prof writes the book on reviving press ethics.

By Judith Ince, 17 Jan 2005


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Cody's Death: How Deep an Investigation?

The Fontaine toddler died in a troubled home after social worker cutbacks. But the Liberals killed the Children's Commission -- and its power to investigate government fault. A TYEE SPECIAL REPORT

By Judith Ince, 11 Jan 2005


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Charity: What Gives?

We in B.C. are among Canadians least generous to charities. So who gives? And why?

By Judith Ince, 22 Dec 2004


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Teen Mom Support Fraying Says Report

B.C.'s stay-in-school programs for teen mothers said to be hurt by cuts, policy shifts.

By Judith Ince, 21 Dec 2004


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Terrorism: Today’s ‘Yellow Peril’?

Author Roy Miki studied the official language that stripped his Japanese Canadian family of rights. He sees lessons for today.

By Judith Ince, 16 Dec 2004


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Student Testing at Breaking Point?

Parents, teachers assail B.C.’s new Grade 10 exams. ‘Pressure is too crazy’ one mom says.

By Judith Ince, 6 Dec 2004


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B.C.'s Least Safe Teens

The roots of gay bashing need more focus, says head of B.C.'s new Institute for Safe Schools.

By Judith Ince, 2 Dec 2004


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Pull Welcome Mat for 'War Criminal' Bush?

Vancouver legal experts join movement to rule the U.S. president a violator of Geneva and U.N. conventions.

By Judith Ince, 26 Nov 2004


Stars of Emily Carr

The art school’s annual student show opens Friday. Here’s a preview of two strong contributors.

By Judith Ince, 25 Nov 2004


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All Culture Jammed Up

'Rebel Sell' says Naomi Klein and Adbusters got a generation buying a myth that government is 'a waste of time.'

By Judith Ince, 15 Nov 2004


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Bold Goal: 250 First Nations PhDs in Five Years

A Maori dynamo wants to radically ramp up the number of Aboriginal academics in B.C. He's done it before, in New Zealand.

By Judith Ince, 12 Nov 2004


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Your Privacy: How Safe from U.S. Probes?

The B.C. government's response to the U.S. Patriot Act pre-empted its own privacy commissioner.

By Judith Ince, 28 Oct 2004


One Night's Focus on Poverty

This Sunday evening in Vancouver, photographs illuminate downtown eastside; murals urge change.

By Judith Ince, 15 Oct 2004


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Do Corporations in Classrooms Hurt Kids?

Psychologists say alliances with companies might fill schools’ coffers, but jeopardize students’ well-being.

By Judith Ince, 14 Oct 2004


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Meet the King of Parent Fundraisers

Rich, connected and controversial, Jeff Bickerstaff is perfecting the "business" of fundraising for public schools.

By Judith Ince, 6 Oct 2004


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Saul Says B.C. Education Cuts Bleed Democracy

In some of Vancouver's poorest schools, author John Ralston Saul's message received nods of agreement.

By Judith Ince, 24 Sep 2004


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Are Private Schools Really Better?

Working-class David Thompson outpaces private St. George's in math scores. Yet aided by widely touted school "report cards," education's public-private partnerships are growing.

By Judith Ince, 16 Jul 2004


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Students' Earthquake Play Shakes Politicians

Dramatically, Vancouver teens send mayor and minister a message: Safe schools are a human right.

By Judith Ince, 24 May 2004