Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson proclaims the beginning of Vancouver Pride Week 2011. Photo taken July 24, 2011.
CFS settlement gag order an insult to students
You don’t need a full understanding of the details of SFU's student society drama to know that something is fishy when the SFSS and CFS agree to end a lawsuit and to refuse to explain the terms of the agreement to their memberships. Full article
January 9, 2012 / No CommentsOccupy tents will go, but not quietly
Occupy Vancouver protestors remained defiant yesterday with one day to go before a court injunction requires them to remove their tents or face arrest. Full article
November 21, 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 CommentsBC Ferries surcharge hike ‘a bit suspicious,’ NDP says
Fuel-surcharge increases announced by BC Ferries on Friday could be illegal, the B.C. NDP says. Full article
November 28, 2011 / No CommentsCan 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Having withdrawn from the embattled Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, the Pivot Legal Society has announced plans to examine the condition of sex workers and vulnerable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
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