Who Wins with BC’s New Election Ridings?
As ‘impartial’ commission redraws boundaries, experts discuss potential winners and losers.
Author Archives: David P. Ball
Leadership Quest: Several Candidates Are Up for Next Chiefdom of the Assembly of First Nations
The heads of 633 First Nations will vote for the position of national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, in a race with eight candidates vying for the top position.
Slight reversal in federal refugee health cuts ‘too little too late,’ say doctors
Doctors and health care workers across the country today said a slight reversal in cuts to the Interim Federal Health Program is “too little and too late.”
Photo: Jason Kenney tells war veteran daughter: soldiers were “heroes,” but not Canadian citizens
Citizenship Minister Jason Kenney told Jackie Scott, the daughter of a Canadian war veteran, that her father – and others serving the country – technically weren’t Canadian at the time they were fighting for their country. Photo by David P. Ball
Vancouver ‘Casseroles’ arrests rise to 12 as police brutality alleged last night
Vancouver police arrested seven more Quebec solidarity protesters last night, with reports of sexual harassment and beatings that sent one to hospital.
Photo: City council approves 1401 Comox tower
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and a majority of city council voted June 27 to allow the development of a 22-storey apartment tower in the West End, despite concerns the project will be unaffordable to many.
Tensions Rise over Dismal Salmon Forecast
At Stó:lō ceremony, talk of waning Fraser River sockeye returns and political clashes with some commercial fishers.
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney besieged by critics during BC visit
By the time Jason Kenney began his speech yesterday morning in Surrey, the Citizenship and Immigration minister had been confronted at least four times during his short B.C. visit.
Civil liberties concerns raised after Vancouver protest arrests
Civil liberties advocates are raising questions after five people were arrested in Vancouver on the weekend at a Quebec solidarity protest.
Musqueam Battle to Protect Burial Grounds From Condo Developers in B.C.
Members of Musqueam First Nation, battling to stop a condo development from being built on their ancient burial ground, are escalating the fight with blockades of public roads.
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