Blame the trustees if there’s no Stanley Cup champion this year

Former executives of the NHL have no place deciding who gets to award the Stanley Cup. Full article

BC 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

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

Pivot 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Having withdrawn from the embattled Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, the Pivot Legal Society has announced plans to examine the condition of sex workers and vulnerable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

Wireless 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

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

Occupy 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

Clark 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

Radio 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

On 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

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