Tensions Rise over Dismal Salmon Forecast
At Stó:lō ceremony, talk of waning Fraser River sockeye returns and political clashes with some commercial fishers.
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The Tyee is an “independent daily online magazine reaching every corner of B.C. and beyond,” with 340,000 unique monthly readers. Two-time winner of the coveted Edward R. Murrow Award (2009, 2011), the Tyee was also awarded the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s Excellence in Journalism Award (2009), the Webby Award “Official Honoree” (Best Political Blog and Best News), and three Canadian Online Publishing Awards (2009).
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.
Don’t want coal mines? Then don’t buy steel: Compliance Energy CEO
The head of Compliance Energy Corp. said his firm’s proposed Raven Underground Coal Project, in Vancouver Island’s Comox Valley, will not harm the environment.
Conservatives’ Refugee Health Cuts Rile Doctors
‘Groundswell’ of anger by MDs, other health providers, against hit to Interim Federal Health Program.
Vision Vancouver critic Sean Antrim appointed COPE executive director
The left-leaning Coalition of Progressive Electors (COPE) unveiled its new executive director today.
Protestors Seek 13 Conservative ‘Heroes’
At least 80 MPs — including 24 in BC — faced calls last night to heed Conservative MP Wilks’ suggestion to break ranks on Bill C-38.
Ashlie Gough ‘Didn’t Want to Die’
Victoria artist who overdosed at Occupy Vancouver was passionate, magnetic, say those who loved her
Mayoral homelessness debate a sham: DTES residents
As Mayor Gregor Robertson faced his main election opponent in a tense homelessness debate tonight, residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) in attendance called the debate a sham
Occupy Vancouver: Drug Den or Harm Reduction Haven?
One death, one near-fatal overdose. How deep goes drug culture at the tent village?
David P Ball 