Harcourt Praises Horgan, Renews NDP Support
After splitting from party three years ago, former premier predicts close race. Read more »
Faculty Union Calls for More Money, Attention for Post-secondary Education
More than 18,000 British Columbians support call for college, university funding increase.
The High Price of Equality
Author shows that inequality has only been vanquished by catastrophes — a reality we must move beyond.
To Stop Server Sexism, Ban Enforced High Heels but Raise Wages Too, Advocates Say
‘$9.60 an hour is absurd,’ notes Greens’ Weaver.
Guy Caron Says He Can Bring Economic Cred to the NDP
Leadership should be about candidate who can deliver on a plan, says Quebec MP.
Is Site C Really ‘Past the Point of No Return?’
Cancelling unneeded, expensive, high-risk dam still smart choice, former CEO, economist say.
There’s Another Way for Canadians to Help Refugees
Providing aid and support to camps may have a broader, longer-term impact than resettlement.
The NDP’s Other Leadership Race
Time to kick out the cautious political consultants and let the members lead.
First Nations Aren’t Waiting for Ottawa to Start Conversation on Fixing Substandard Housing
Assembly of First Nations launches talks on a new housing strategy.
Horgan Unveils Plan to Open Government’s IT Work to BC Firms
Contract reform would let locals grab share from giant multinationals, NDP says.
Spot the Difference: BC Liberal Campaign TV Spot, or Taxpayer-Funded ‘Government’ Ad?
Christy Clark spending millions on government-paid political propaganda.
What $1 Million in Fossil Fuel Money Buys in BC Politics
So far, LNG industry hasn’t done much except fill BC Liberal coffers.
United Nations Says Canada’s Largest Park Under Threat, Calls for Site C Review
Downstream impacts of BC’s mega-dam should be assessed: UNESCO report.
How Vancouver’s House Prices Are Killing Social Mobility
Unaffordability in our top cities widens the divide between elites and everyone else.
FOI Shows BC Businesses Fought Hard against CPP Improvements
Warnings of layoffs, wage freezes used to try to convince province to reject better pensions.
To End Homelessness, Prevent It from Happening in the First Place
Early diagnosis, access to multiple supports keep people off the street.
Four NDP Hopefuls Find Common Ground in First Debate
Expect more differences as leader race goes on, say candidates.
Political Donations Investigation Handed to RCMP
Elections BC cites coming election in calling in Mounties.
Please Advise: Is Paranoia the Only Sane Response to Our Times?
Dr. Steve on an age of lies, spies, Trump and a public that just doesn’t care.
BC Boasts of Tech Sector Growth, But Doesn’t Insist on Local Jobs in Giant Projects
Why sign massive, long-term contracts with multinationals when government can ‘buy local,’ asks NDP critic?
BC Green Leader Introduces Bill to Stop Sexist Dress Codes in the Workplace
‘This is absolutely a no-brainer,’ says MLA Andrew Weaver.
Tyee Readers Hesitant about Ride-Sharing in BC
We asked, you answered. Here’s how you feel about the recent provincial announcement.
The Tyee Commenter’s Guide to Civility: A Humble Refresher
A reminder of our dos and do nots, along with a first and greatest commandment.
Map: How ‘Infill’ Housing Is Blossoming in the Lower Mainland
See how cities are turning ‘single family’ lots into several homes.
Niki Ashton Pledges to Steer NDP to the Left
‘Democratic socialist’ aims to build coalition around youth, the disadvantaged.
What Vancouver School Board ‘Bullying’ Report Really Says about BC Education
This is the culmination of a half-century of school wars.
Energy Industry Uses Money, Army of Lobbyists to Influence BC Government
Study finds sector reported almost 20,000 lobbying contacts in just six years.
Four Ways to Help Women Achieve Economic Equality, Right Now
The cost of doing nothing? Billions a year.
BC’s Pipeline Spill Map Has Been Offline for Over Eight Months
Oil and gas commission previously said it would be online by end of 2016.
Why Discrimination Is a Public Health Issue
Racism literally makes people sick, and we need to do more to understand its role as a determinant of health.
How Vancouver’s House Prices Are Killing Social Mobility
Unaffordability in our top cities widens the divide between elites and everyone else.
How do you feel about B.C.'s decision on ride-share?
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- Too early to say
- I am committed to cabs
- Don’t care
Last week: Your thoughts on the BC Liberals lowering MSP premiums. Read the results of that poll here.
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