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Stories for week starting Monday, April 29, 2024

analysis

Canada Needs to Get Tough on Wood Pellet Exports

Ottawa should learn from the UK’s energy mistakes and change its approach to the biomass industry.

Bertie Harrison-Broninski and Richard Robertson, Today


news

Why Isn’t This Menacing Extremist in Custody?

A violent racist, Donald Laird sent death threats to a politician, then dodged his sentencing date. Alberta police don’t seem too concerned.

Charles Rusnell, Today


culture

Is Wanderlust a Sin? Steve Burgess on His New Book

The ‘Reservations’ author on meeting the perfect tourist, ‘flight shame,’ his next trip and more. A Tyee Q&A.

David Beers, Today


analysis

If Trudeau Steps Down, Then What?

Among names floated for next Liberal leader, one has the big edge: Mark Carney.

Michael Harris, Today


analysis

If Animals Are Conscious, What about Us?

Emerging scientific research shows they’re self-aware. This could disrupt the Great Chain of Being for the greater good.

Crawford Kilian, Today