B.C. eyes ferry gambling, slashes sailings
B.C. Ferries will eliminate 6,895 coastal sailings and slash seniors discounts to cut costs, the province revealed Monday.
Monthly Archives: November 2013
Bittersweet Victory: Musqueam Save Site From Condo Developers By Buying It
It’s a bittersweet victory for the Musqueam, who won their battle to stop development atop an ancient village but could only do so by buying it back.
Vancouver coal port gets environmental nod
A controversial proposal to boost coal exports to Asia through the Lower Mainland has moved a step forward with a positive environmental review released Monday.
Vote on election donations spurs regional debate
A North Vancouver vote urging politicians to abstain from taking money from developers or labour unions is drawing mixed reviews from other Metro Vancouver civic leaders.
BC oil and gas regulator faces fracking lawsuit
The BC Liberal government’s heavy push for liquified natural gas (LNG) development in the province may have successfully placated some opponents, such as big labour unions, with promises of more than 100,000 jobs and massive revenues for the province.
Permanomics? Indigenomics? Victoria Events Explore New Visions of Finance
Now in its second year, Living the New Economy is designed to “energize, accelerate and celebrate the people, institutions and collaborations that are bringing a new economic movement to life.”
Review: Aboriginal Rights Are Not Human Rights
Buried Deep in Peter Kulchyski’s new book, titled Aboriginal Rights Are Not Human Rights: In Defence of Indigenous Struggles, is a powerful lesson from a Cree protest camp.
These Nuclear Physicists Think David Suzuki is Exaggerating About Fukushima
Just when many of us were already asking “WTF is going on in Fukushima?” along comes venerated Canadian scientist David Suzuki with the most ominous warning yet.
Vancouver Asian Film Festival features gay centrepiece
Filmmaker Rick Tae is excited that the Vancouver Asian Film Festival selected his awkward tale of gay love-versus-lust as its centrepiece gala on Nov 9.
Pirate Joe’s sets sail for fast food giants
On the heels of retailer Pirate Joe’s U.S. court victory against health food giant Trader Joe’s, owner Michael Hallatt has set course for another bounty — a healthier riff on a popular fast food chain.
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