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In Praise of Chinese Food ‘Heroes’

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culture

What I learned in Brooklyn visiting Chris Cheung, my dumpling doppelganger. Read more »

By Christopher Cheung, Today

news

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‘Stand Up to China on Rights,’ Jan Wong Tells Trudeau

Personal popularity, family name give PM chance to push Beijing on rights and trade, says journalist.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, Today

news

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Caravan Seeks New Deal for Foreign Farm Workers

Harvesting Freedom march marks 50th anniversary of Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.

By Sophia Reuss, Today

opinion

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Christy Clark’s Big Sales Job on Site C

Rate design hearings reveal big risks, no return for Crown corporation’s customers, says NDP critic.

By Adrian Dix, Yesterday

Recent Stories

opinion

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Please Advise! How Big Is the Demon Factor in the US Race?

Dr. Steve reveals all about the dark one’s role in the presidential election (and mentions Satan too).

By Steve Burgess, Yesterday


news

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Life Skills Program for Former Foster Kids Seeks Boost

Seven years in the making, life skills “apprenticeship” program for young women needs $75k to succeed.

By Katie Hyslop, Yesterday


opinion

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Christy Clark’s TV Ad Twists Facts on Jobs, Debt

BC Liberals’ first campaign ad sometimes strays farther from truth than a Donald Trump speech.

By Bill Tieleman, 11 Oct 2016


opinion

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The Sad Story of the Little Railway that Couldn’t

Public ownership of Vancouver Island’s E&N; has produced rusting tracks and disappointment.

By Paul Willcocks, 11 Oct 2016


news

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Citizens Need Protection From SLAPP Suits, Says BCCLA

Companies, government using costly lawsuits to silence critics, say legal experts.

By Judith Lavoie, 11 Oct 2016


news

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At-Risk Frogs, Owls May Be Harmed by George Massey Tunnel Replacement

Environmental assessment application for the project closed on Oct. 3.

By Andrew MacLeod, 10 Oct 2016


opinion

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The ‘New’ CSIS Brings Secret Police to Canada

Third in a series to help you participate in the federal consultation on national security.

By Micheal Vonn, 10 Oct 2016


culture

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‘Manchester by the Sea’ and the Power of Shared Experience

VIFF screening creates collectivity of emotion in audience.

By Dorothy Woodend, 10 Oct 2016


polls

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Tyee Poll: How Private Are You Online?

Do you bare your life for the world to see? Or only to loved ones?

By Tyee Staff, 10 Oct 2016


news

Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr

Pipeline Memo Guiding Trudeau Gov’t ‘Riddled with Mistakes’

Economist Allan tells Natural Resources it was ‘dangerously misled’ four ways.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 7 Oct 2016


news

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Groups File Final Plea to Make Hydro More Affordable for Poor

Anti-poverty coalition suggests ways to give low-income ratepayers a break.

By Andrew MacLeod, 7 Oct 2016


news

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‘We Failed You’: RCMP Commissioner’s Apology to Female Mounties

‘Because of you, your courage and your refusal to be silenced, the RCMP will never be the same.’

By Bob Paulson, 6 Oct 2016


news

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Ottawa Open to Union Call for Temp Foreign Worker Review, Says Minister

Mary Ann Mihychuk says she understands concerns in Western construction sector.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 6 Oct 2016


opinion

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Surrey, a Laboratory for Future Canada

Like few other cities it’s being redefined by immigration, and responding in hopeful ways.

By George Abraham, 6 Oct 2016


news

Chungsen Leung and Canadian parliamentarians

MP’s Unreported Taiwan Trip Shows System Flaws, Says Watchdog

Little enforcement, weak rules on special interests paying to influence politicians, says Democracy Watch.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 6 Oct 2016


opinion

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Stunting: The Silent Global Disaster

When 25 per cent of world’s children are malnourished, we are all affected.

By Crawford Kilian, 6 Oct 2016


news

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Canada’s Fishing Industry at Risk of Major Stock Collapse

In fall report, federal watchdog said 15 threatened stocks are still being fished.

By Kelsey Johnson, 5 Oct 2016


news

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How Are White People Confronting Racism in Canada?

Diverse groups, many based in United States, show how to be involved.

By David Gray-Donald, 5 Oct 2016


news

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BC Company Claims ‘Net Zero’ Answer to Reserve Housing Energy Woes

Structures aim to bring next-generation efficiency within the budget of First Nation communities.

By Katie Hyslop, 5 Oct 2016


news

Mike De Jong

BC Confirms Support to Expand Canada Pension Plan

Province’s approval critical to federal expansion plans moving forward.

By Andrew MacLeod, 4 Oct 2016


opinion

China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi

Trudeau Playing Part as China’s Patsy

PM’s openness to extradition pact, trade deal ignores dismal rights record.

By Bill Tieleman, 4 Oct 2016


news

Premier Christy Clark

BC Shouldn’t Idle on Carbon Tax While Canada Catches Up, Says Opposition

Federal plan for national carbon price lets BC freeze its current tax until 2020.

By Andrew MacLeod, 4 Oct 2016


opinion

Free speech

Bill C-51: Less Free Speech, Undermines De-radicalization

Second in a series to help you participate in the federal consultation on national security.

By Micheal Vonn, 3 Oct 2016


culture

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Wait, Privacy Is Cool Again?

Over-sharing is over, as signs indicate the ‘Age of Narcissism’ coming to a close.

By Shannon Rupp, 3 Oct 2016


opinion

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Why the NDP Needs to Become the Party of Growth

Broadbent Institute conference hears economic growth critical for social equity, public services.

By David Bieber, 3 Oct 2016


presents

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Fan of Books and Bards? Vancouver Writers Fest Is Nigh!

With over 88 diverse events, this year’s fest has something for everyone. Runs Oct. 17 to 23.

By Tyee Staff, 3 Oct 2016


The Sad Story of the Little Railway that Couldn’t

Public ownership of Vancouver Island’s E&N; has produced rusting tracks and disappointment.

By Paul Willcocks

 

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