A Vancouver man passes by the damage the day after the 2011 Stanley Cup Riot. Photo taken June 16, 2011. Full story
Can the Conservatives claim the Liberal throne?
B.C. politics have always been dominated by an unforgiving two-party system, but B.C. Conservative Leader John Cummins thinks the time is right for a third party to emerge. Full article
September 27, 2011 / No CommentsPivot to investigate conditions for sex workers
Having withdrawn from the embattled Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, the Pivot Legal Society has announced plans to examine the condition of sex workers and vulnerable women since the arrest of Robert Pickton. Full article
September 22, 2011 / No CommentsWireless explosion behind new B.C. area code
An insatiable appetite for connectivity is at the root of the decision to add a new area code in British Columbia. Full article
July 29, 2011 / No CommentsNew most-wanted list for Con Air program
The Vancouver Police Department has released a second list of the top-10 candidates for its Con Air program, which sends people with outstanding arrest warrants back to other jurisdictions to face their accusers. Full article
July 27, 2011 / No CommentsReplacement worker agreement a positive sign in lockout
The lockout status quo appears to be mostly intact as locked out members of CUPE 3338 Unit 5 have reached an outside settlement with the Simon Fraser Student Society board of directors, putting an end to the union’s challenge that the board is engaging in illegal scabbing under the labour code. Full article
July 24, 2011 / No CommentsClark builds hype around B.C. jobs plan
Premier Christy Clark continued to release details about the upcoming provincial jobs plan yesterday with the announcement of efforts to improve job creation at new businesses, improve training and reduce red tape in B.C. Full article
September 22, 2011 / No CommentsRadio interview regarding Jack Layton’s death
I was on the CJSF show Endeavours to discuss Jack Layton’s death the day that it happened. You can listen to a recording of the broadcast at the CJSF web site. Full article
August 24, 2011 / No CommentsOn the 14th floor, they grieved for Norway
Vancouver’s modest Norwegian consulate can be difficult to find in its obscure location on the 14th floor of a Georgia Street office tower, but Linda Butterfield didn’t let that stop her from bringing her children, Erik and Lauren, to sign a book of condolences. Full article
July 28, 2011 / No CommentsCouncillor looks to highway removals in other cities
Vision Vancouver Coun. Geoff Meggs is foregrounding successful freeway removals in other cities as the debate on whether to remove the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts continues. Full article
July 25, 2011 / No CommentsSFU preparing for bathroom renovations
Ask, and you shall receive — the university will be completely renovating and remodeling the southeast AQ bathrooms, with completion expected in September. Full article
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