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Indigenous Housing Crisis Needs Strategy that’s ‘For Us and By Us,’ Say Advocates

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With Canada set to unveil its national housing strategy, umbrella group calls for a different way. Read more »

By Katie Hyslop, Today

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One-Third of BC’s Oil and Gas Wells Leaking Significant Levels of Methane, Study Finds

David Suzuki Foundation scientists measured leaks from wells near Fort St. John.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, Today

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Canada’s Conservatives Are Upping Their Digital Game

It’s the application of what some political scientists call ‘outparty innovation incentives.’

By Matt Price, Today

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In Post-War Chinatown, the Siren Call of Sinatra

Larry Wong strained to escape Vancouver’s Chinese enclave. Decades later, he strived to preserve its legacy. Third in a series.

By Christopher Cheung, Today

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Tyee Poll: Should John Horgan Aim for a Gender-Balanced Cabinet?

By Tyee Staff, Yesterday


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Alberta Failing on Risk From Leaking Oil and Gas Wells, Says Expert

AER’s former chief environmental scientist says regulator can’t deliver on mandate to protect health and safety.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, Yesterday


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Canada’s ‘Sea Turtles’: The Powerful Pull of ‘Home’ on Two Teens, 78 Years Apart

For children of Chinese immigrants reasons to go back are as old as the diaspora. Second in a series.

By Christopher Cheung, Yesterday


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Horgan Faces Galaxy of Star Trek-Like Perils

New NDP premier must vanquish foes without and within if government is to live long and prosper.

By Bill Tieleman, Yesterday


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BC Legislature

Two More Execs Involved in Wrongful Health Firings Leave BC Government

Few details about departures of people involved in botched 2012 investigation.

By Andrew MacLeod, Yesterday


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Growing Up Chinese Canadian: A Century of Stories

Voices from five generations explain how they forged identities as children of Chinese immigrants to the Vancouver region. First in a series.

By Christopher Cheung, 3 Jul 2017


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CONTEST: Win Tickets to The Road Forward, the New Film from Writer/Director Marie Clements

Be one of five lucky Tyee readers to win two tickets to the Vancouver theatrical release.

By Tyee Staff, 3 Jul 2017


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MP Hedy Fry Predicts Sunny Days For BC-Ottawa Relations

But Trans Mountain pipeline expansion looms as battleground for Horgan, Trudeau.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 3 Jul 2017


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Premier Clark and the Lieutenant Governor: What Really Happened

Mystery surrounds Clark’s 90-minute meeting with the LG. Here’s the inside scoop.

By Steve Burgess, 30 Jun 2017


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Private Schools’ Role in BC Offshore School Inspections Raise Conflict Questions

Inspectors mainly come from sector seeking students from overseas schools.

By Katie Hyslop, 30 Jun 2017


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John Horgan to Be BC’s Next Premier, NDP to Form Government with Green Support

‘I look forward to working harder than I’ve ever worked.’

By Andrew MacLeod, 29 Jun 2017


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Premier Christy Clark

Clark’s BC Liberal Government Loses Confidence Vote

It’s now up to the lieutenant-governor to give NDP a shot, or call an election.

By Andrew MacLeod, 29 Jun 2017


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‘Words Aren’t Enough’: Green MLA Who Fought Soil Dump Reflects on Liberals’ Behaviour

Sonia Furstenau will think of her community when voting against government today.

By Andrew MacLeod, 29 Jun 2017


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Top Court Won’t Hear Two First Nations’ Challenges to Site C

No reason given for dismissal of Prophet River and West Moberly applications.

By James Munson, 29 Jun 2017


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China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi

Forum on Trade With China, or Propaganda Campaign?

Think tank’s ‘consultative forum’ stacked with pro-trade advocates.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 29 Jun 2017


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How Technology Puts Pressure on BC’s Migrant Farm Workers

‘I am suffering a lot’: Productivity-measuring devices make stressful job conditions even worse, say workers.

By Rachel Sanders, 29 Jun 2017


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‘If We Are All Here to Stay...’

To live together peaceably, First Nations and Canadians have much more work to do.

By Judith Sayers, 29 Jun 2017


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Christy Clark

NDP and Greens ‘Just Aren’t Interested in Collaborating,’ Says Premier

Facing a confidence vote and possible ousting Thursday, Christy Clark speaks her mind.

By Andrew MacLeod, 29 Jun 2017


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Energy Industry Legacy: Hundreds of Abandoned Wells Leaking Methane in Alberta Communities

Tyee obtains unreleased report that shows leaks pose threats to health, explosion risk.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 28 Jun 2017


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Newspapers Want Our Money? Here’s What We Want!

For the love of Godfrey, don’t just give newspapers money without rules.

By Shannon Rupp, 28 Jun 2017


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If Election Is Called, BC Conservatives Ready to Pounce on Liberal Flip-Flops

Party is actively seeking a leader to counter Libs’ ‘fiscal irresponsibility,’ says director.

By Andrew MacLeod, 27 Jun 2017


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How Christy Clark Destroyed the BC Liberal Brand in Just One Day

It was quite something to see.

By Bill Tieleman, 27 Jun 2017


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How Climate Change Has Plagued the Health of Nations for Centuries

It’s brought down countless empires, as Anthony McMichael’s brilliant history recounts.

By Crawford Kilian, 27 Jun 2017


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‘We Need to Move On’: NDP and Greens Eager for Confidence Vote as Liberal Bills Shot Down

Refusal to accelerate the vote respects ‘procedures,’ says Liberal minister.

By Andrew MacLeod, 26 Jun 2017


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‘Reflections of Canada’ Offers New Take on 150th Celebrations

From fisheries to our global role, UBC’s Wall Institute book offers wide-ranging look at issues that matter.

By Paul Willcocks, 26 Jun 2017


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Solving the Youth Homelessness Puzzle

Canada’s first tool for assessing youths’ risk of homelessness and identifying needed supports focuses on strengths.

By Katie Hyslop, 26 Jun 2017


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CONTEST: Win Tickets to ‘The Road Forward’

Be one of five lucky Tyee readers to win two tickets to the Vancouver theatrical release.

By Tyee Staff

 

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