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An Urgent Call on Overdose Crisis: Prescribe Drugs, End Prohibition

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A Tyee Series

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Simply put, ‘fentanyl is a product of our drug policies.’ Second in a series. Read more »

By Jackie Wong, Today

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BC MLAs’ Public Disclosures Aren’t Accessible Online – So, We’ve Posted Them

We’ve found good stories in them. Maybe you will, too.

By Andrew MacLeod, Today

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What Happens When an Endangered Whale Pod Loses Its Granny?

With the death of J2, a century’s worth of wisdom and leadership is also lost.

By Elin Kelsey, Today

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Court Won’t Overturn Conflict Commissioner’s Ruling on Premier’s Fundraising

Democracy Watch, which took the matter to court, may appeal.

By Andrew MacLeod, Yesterday

Recent Stories

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Bill Fossil Fuel Firms for Climate Costs, Consider Suing, Campaign Urges BC Cities

‘The impacts in a lot of communities are very real,’ says lawyer Andrew Gage.

By Andrew MacLeod, Yesterday


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A Tyee Series

In Throes of Overdose Crisis, a Community Unites to Fight Back

Meet the people on the front lines of a public health emergency, and the solutions they seek. First in a new series.

By Jackie Wong, Yesterday


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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, Yesterday


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Approval for Shawnigan Lake Dump Tainted by ‘False and Misleading’ Information

Judge orders Environmental Appeal Board to hold new hearing on controversial waste site.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 24 Jan 2017


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New NDP Caucus Chair Not Worried about Lack of Leadership Candidates

‘Interesting’ members to step forward, Daniel Blaikie says.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 24 Jan 2017


opinion

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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, 24 Jan 2017


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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, 24 Jan 2017


opinion

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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, 24 Jan 2017


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A Tyee Series

For Some Kamloops Youth, It’s Easier to Get High than to Get Help

Shortage of detox beds, doctors makes getting well tough. Part of a reader-funded series.

By Katie Hyslop, 23 Jan 2017


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Lafarge Lockout Tearing Texada Island Apart

Union picketing for 14 weeks while friends and neighbours cross the line.

By Andrew MacLeod, 23 Jan 2017


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Twelve Vancouver Women’s Marchers on Why They Marched

‘Intimidation has gone on far too long.’ ‘I am a human rights activist.’ ‘It’s all about love.’

By Tessa Vikander, 22 Jan 2017


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‘Tampopo’: Celebration of Food, Friendship, Sex and Hope Still Satisfies

A Japanese classic, this slurpable film feast screens in Vancouver later this month.

By Dorothy Woodend, 21 Jan 2017


opinion

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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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BC Hydro Can’t Be Ordered to Make Power Cheaper for Poor, Commission Rules

Lawyer calls decision ‘disappointing,’ as low-income customers struggle to pay bills.

By Andrew MacLeod, 21 Jan 2017


opinion

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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


opinion

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


news

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Expanding Tar Sands Will Kill Paris Targets and Climate Stability, Report Finds

Pipeline approvals ‘make the goals impossible to reach,’ finds Oil Change International.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 19 Jan 2017


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John Horgan

NDP’s Horgan Again Vows to Ban Big Money, Says Rich Donors Too Powerful

Ban would ‘put people back at the centre of our politics where they truly belong,’ says leader.

By Andrew MacLeod, 19 Jan 2017


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Imagining City Life After the Car

Our love affair with the private vehicle is waning. Does it still deserve a third of our urban living space?

By Christopher Pollon, 19 Jan 2017


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A Tyee Series

At Kamloops School for Indigenous Youth, a ‘Focus on the Successes’

Strong bonds between students and adults make the difference, says teacher Jordan Smith. Part of a series.

By Katie Hyslop, 19 Jan 2017


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Is Trump Driving Canada into China’s Clutches?

Critics fear Beijing will use trade rift with U.S. to seek concessions from Trudeau government.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 19 Jan 2017


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Alberta Energy Regulator’s Response to Ernst Case ‘Inaccurate and Misleading’, Say Professors

Agency misrepresents Supreme Court ruling on right to sue over alleged Charter violations, they say.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 19 Jan 2017


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Join Us at 'Home For Good', a Tyee Event on Bold Solutions for Secure, Affordable Rental Housing

Reserve your tickets now for this 'Beyond the Headlines’ event. Feb. 22 in Vancouver.

18 Jan 2017


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Tyee Poll: What Do You Know about Renting? Test Your Knowledge

True or false: Most households in Canada who rent do not include children under the age of 18.

By Tyee Staff, 18 Jan 2017


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BC Landlords Group Wants Members to ‘Rent It Right’

New registry tests landlords on knowledge of tenants’ rights and their own obligations.

By Christopher Cheung, 18 Jan 2017


opinion

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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


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

 

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