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Stories for week starting Monday, January 30, 2017

opinion

On Jessica Ernst, and the Vagaries of Justice in Canada

Landowner’s ruling shows our legal system can easily lose sight of its mission.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, Today


news

�Service Co-op’ Helps Calgary Seniors Stay in the �Hood

Whether it’s keeping up with maintenance or downsizing, �Aging in Place’ co-op aims to keep seniors at home.

By Katie Hyslop, Today


news

Poll Offers Hope, Fears For Both Main Parties

Majority think economy strong, but one-third of British Columbians worried about their personal financial situation.

By Andrew MacLeod, Yesterday


news

Trudeau Called �Liar’ for Breaking Electoral Reform Promise

PM says lack of consensus on replacement system means change can’t go ahead.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, Yesterday


news

Lots of Talk, No Action in Commons Debate on Trump Refugee Ban

“No new proposal, no new action, and no new plan,” says NDP’s Jenny Kwan.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, Yesterday


opinion

A Mythbusters Guide to the $15 Minimum Wage

It’s about better working conditions for all. Excerpted from an Ontario �organizer’s handbook.’

By Rank and File, Yesterday


news

NDP Pushes to Open Doors to Refugees in Wake of Trump Ban

Refugees afraid of US deportation are risking an icy death to reach Canada on foot.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, Yesterday


news

Groups Want Review of Clark’s Kinder Morgan Approval, Citing BC Liberal Donations

Oil company payments to party create �appearance of a conflict,’ says Democracy Watch co-founder.

By Andrew MacLeod, 31 Jan 2017


presents

In Hastings Crossing, Good Business Has a Social Conscience

Upcoming event links local businesses with social enterprises, non-profits to support and showcase each other.

By Tyee Staff, 31 Jan 2017


opinion

Will Christy Clark Rig Fundraising Reform to Kneecap Other Parties?

Surprise ban on union and corporate donations could leave rich BC Liberals in election driver’s seat.

By Bill Tieleman, 31 Jan 2017


presents

Just Added: Tyee Renter Event to Feature UN Special Rapporteur on Housing

In a video address, Leilani Farha to discuss her report on housing �financialization.’

By Tyee Staff, 31 Jan 2017


news

Liberals Not Ready to Reverse Harper Government’s Torture Policy

Rights groups call on government to adopt measures to reduce risk of torture.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 30 Jan 2017


opinion

Your Thoughts and Prayers Are Not Enough, Canada. Not This Time

Mosque attack calls for action — organize, march, call out hostile policies in fight against hate.

By Heather Libby, 30 Jan 2017


opinion

We’ve Let Vancouver Become a Playground for Plutocrats

Staggering increases in property value attract wealthy investors and force the rest of us out.

By Mitchell Anderson, 30 Jan 2017


culture

Art and Decolonization: �This Is My Activism’

Four bold exhibitions create a new narrative around Indigenous experiences.

By Heather Ramsay, 30 Jan 2017