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Premier Christy Clark

Please Advise! Does It Take the New York Times to Spook a Premier?

Clark didn’t seem to care what people thought about her $50,000 salary boost. Until America noticed.

By Steve Burgess, Today

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Clark’s Shots at Vindictive Trump Bring Big Risk for BC

Reckless premier risks trade retribution from thin-skinned president that could hurt business, workers.

By Bill Tieleman, Yesterday

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Goodbye John Baigent, Labour Lawyer Who Demanded a Better World

Friend and mentor to many, he won cases that changed laws for millions of workers.

By Jim Sinclair, Yesterday

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

My father urged me to follow my own path. It led me far from his side, into a sea of sorrow.

By Joanne Stassen, 21 Jan 2017

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The World Changes Today: Canada Better Change Too

Trumpism is smashing the old order in trade, war and even global health; we need a new plan.

By Crawford Kilian, 20 Jan 2017

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Overdose

When Stigma Kills: Fears and Prejudices Undermine Health Care

From overdoses to AIDS to Zika, stigma has made problems worse.

By Crawford Kilian, 20 Jan 2017


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The Political Pearls of Kevin O’Leary

Where does our (maybe) next PM stand on family values, national pride and the greater good? Read on.

By David Beers, 18 Jan 2017


Premier Christy Clark

‘Wild West’ Political Fundraising Makes BC a Laughing Stock

How money changes everything for the worse in Clarkbekistan.

By Bill Tieleman, 17 Jan 2017


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Baby Boxes: Too Good an Idea to Adopt?

They’re premised on the idea that all kids are equal. Is ‘families first’ BC ready?

By Crawford Kilian, 16 Jan 2017


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‘Duty to Consult’ a Cruel Joke If First Nations Can’t Handle the Load

Insider reveals hidden barrier to fair dealing with Indigenous governments about big-ticket projects.

By Alex Power, 16 Jan 2017


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Sad Sign for 2017: It’s Freezing, and Vancouver Debates Closing Warming Centres for Homeless

Nine years ago, we pledged to do better.

By Heather Libby, 13 Jan 2017


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Trudeau Liberals Failing to Stand Up for British Columbia

On fentanyl, Kinder Morgan and Site C, MPs choosing party over constituents.

By Don Davies, 13 Jan 2017


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True or False, Trump Charges Have Ruined Him

Salacious attack may be unsubstantiated, but it’s a turning point for him and US democracy.

By Crawford Kilian, 11 Jan 2017


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Please Advise! How Bad Will 2017 Be?

Dr. Steve’s fearless predictions on the year ahead (and they’re scary).

By Steve Burgess, 11 Jan 2017


Syringe

Costly, Ineffective Flu Shots Fail Again

It’s time to challenge the government and industry hype around flu vaccines.

By Bill Tieleman, 10 Jan 2017


Donald Trump

The Dubious Legitimacy of Trump’s Presidency

It only gets worse as inauguration nears. Can American democracy recover?

By Crawford Kilian, 6 Jan 2017


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I Was Once that Girl

Twenty years ago, I was a young woman trying to live a sexually free life, only to become broken.

By Jen Sookfong Lee, 4 Jan 2017


Kevin O’Leary and The Weeknd

Will Conservatives Court a Dragon’s Den Death Wish with Kevin O’Leary?

Right-wing celeb’s quotes, deals are a ready source for other parties’ attack ads.

By Bill Tieleman, 3 Jan 2017


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The Shell Game: Canada’s Lax Disclosure Laws Open Door to Tax Fraud, Money Laundering

Transparency International warns against country becoming a ‘haven for corrupt capital.’

By Mitchell Anderson, 2 Jan 2017


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Top Catches, Oddities and Ones that Almost Got Away: 2016 in The Tyee

A look at the stories that captured your attention — and comments — this year.

By Bryan Carney, 30 Dec 2016


Premier Clark Gives Up Her BC Liberal Stipend, but Questions Remain

NDP’s Eby says strong laws on party payments needed: ‘They’ve just been so sketchy about this.’

By Andrew MacLeod

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