How We All Can Help Improve Indigenous Child Welfare Today
Part 13 of a series. Big structural change takes time. Improving lives of kids in care doesn’t have to. Read more »
Ministry Announces Largest Vancouver School Seismic Upgrade Yet
The $79.3 million to replace Eric Hamber Secondary is part of a larger push to meet 2030 deadline with 176 schools to go.
Canada’s Parks Have Lost Their Way — and Time Is Running Out
Packed with people and facing development, national parks are failing wildlife.
Five Critical Issues to Consider Before the Province Renews Fish Farm Licences
Aboriginal title, disease risks and lack of DFO regulation of the industry are prime concerns.
How Developers Sway Vancouver Elections
Despite new campaign donation laws, their influence isn’t over. Second in a series.
Opus Hotel Pulls Plug on Bar Video Feed over Urinals
After privacy complaint filed, screens coming out during reno.
Government Had No Influence on TimberWest Deal, Says Pension Fund
Complainants in lawsuit seek testimony from former forests minister Rich Coleman over fund’s purchase of forestry company.
BC to Fund On-Reserve Housing in Groundbreaking Plan
Important to help people live in home communities, says minister.
Join Us to Talk About a New Path to Healthier Communities
Andrew MacLeod’s book looks beyond medical care to identify what makes us sick. We need to talk about it.
Good Intentions, Not Enough Action in Indigenous Child Welfare Plan, Says Advocate
Part 12 of a series. Minister Jane Philpott says the government knows the way out of the crisis. Cindy Blackstock has a different plan.
My Grandfather the Bridge Man
One of 19 men killed in the collapse of the Second Narrows Bridge, John Wright worked hard, cherished history and loved his family.
Trinity Western University Loses in Supreme Court
Highest court upholds right of law societies to deny accreditation to the evangelical law school.
Housing Advocates Abuzz Over Access to Developer Westbank’s Chinese Website
Internet users from Canada shut out from site temporarily, but access returned after outcry on social media.
US Refugee Change Will Bring Chaos at Canadian Borders
Decision to deny asylum to women victims of domestic violence changes everything.
Government Lawyers Fighting to Shield Coleman from Questioning in Lawsuit
Former forests minister willing to answer written questions, but wants to avoid examination for discovery.
Vision Sinking in First Major Vancouver Election Poll
Meanwhile, a lot of people still want to be mayor.
The Bluffer’s Guide to Jordan Peterson
All you need to know about the YouTube star and self-help guru before his visit to Vancouver.
How Factories Made (and Unmade) Us All
And why we should forget those dreams of bringing back manufacturing jobs.
Seattle’s Housing Crisis Caused a Political Revolution. Is Vancouver Next?
Award-winning author and contributor Geoff Dembicki interviewed more than 20 experts from both cities. First in a series.
Public-Private Partnerships Inflated Costs to Taxpayers, Says Report
Province will spend $3.7 billion more than it needs over the lifetime of 17 projects.
Lessons from Care: ‘We’ll Be Triumphant in Our Battle to Make This System Great’
Part 11 in a series. Who better to ask for solutions than Indigenous youth who have been in government care? Today, activist Dylan Cohen.
The Carbon Bubble: Here Come the New Dirty Thirties
The ugly end days of fossil fuel will mean big trouble for Canadians.
Home Runs and Charm School: Baseball’s Girls of Summer
Seventy-five years ago this spring, two Vancouver sisters joined dozens of Canadians to make history with North America’s first women’s pro baseball league.
Trump, Lies and Tyranny
How the US president’s assault on the truth sets the stage for authoritarian rule.
Pension Funds Scooped Up TimberWest for Less than Half Earlier Offer
Board didn’t share 2008 bid with investors.
#MeToo Means Men Need to Step Up for Change
Women have done all the heavy lifting in bringing sexual assault and harassment to light.
One First Nation’s Bold Approach to Child Welfare
Part 10 of a series: the Splatsin fought to gain control, and offer a new model of care for kids and families.
Documentary Tells Human Story of Vancouver Bridge Collapse
Filmmaker George Orr describes how he stumbled across unseen archival footage for a film that ‘really wanted to get told.’
Wynne Some, Lose Some: Great Election Blowouts in Canadian History
The collapse of Ontario’s Liberal party is yet another historical massacre at the polls — remember Disco Dick?
What are you going do with your 3.27 centimetres of the Trans Mountain pipeline?
- Bedazzle with rhinestones
- Turn it into a shrine to Rachel Notley
- Put a spigot and hose on it and open a craft refinery
- Hand it over to the nearest First Nation
- Return to Kinder Morgan and ask for a refund
- Nothing — the pipeline is great for Canadians
- Other
Last week: Whether your household is ready for an emergency. Read the results of that poll here.
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We’re offering a three-month paid position in our Vancouver newsroom. Apply now.
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