Canada’s Missing Women Inquiry Faces Renewed Community Boycott
In the wake of an Aboriginal lawyer’s resignation from hearings into why police failed to catch serial killer Robert Pickton sooner, 15 groups rejected pleas to rejoin proceedings.
Tories may have broken 2011 election rules with US Republican campaigners in Ontario
U.S. directors from Front Porch Strategies worked “in the trenches” for Tory candidates in 2011, going door to door and openly campaigning for Conservative candidates, the firm’s Canadian liason said.
Divide and conquer: Indigenous peoples, the budget, and a chat with Romeo Saganash
The federal budget continues Canada’s legacy of paternalism towards Indigenous peoples. The Left Coast Post talks to former NDP contender Romeo Saganash.
Joe Oliver’s Speech Coloured By “Racism”: First Nations Grand Chief
Natural Resources Minister’s comments go beyond paternalism and border on racist, First Nations Grand Chief Stewart Phillip said.
Top 8 Vancouver Day Trips: British Columbia’s beautiful hot springs
British Columbia’s hot springs are some of the most beautiful in Canada, ranging from Harrison Hot Springs luxurious mineral baths to more humble and less known waters.
Lawyer quits Missing Women Inquiry: Indian Country Today photograph
Lawyer Robyn Gervais resigns from Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.
Neo-Nazi group’s racist hate crimes condoned by public apathy and silence: police
As an associate of neo-Nazi group Blood and Honour returned to court yesterday, police detectives give VO an exclusive glimpse inside their battle against hate crimes in BC. They say racist hate crimes are made possible by public apathy.
Top 8 Vancouver Day Trips: Shopping Trip in Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia offers travellers and vacationers great shopping opportunities, from book stores and tea shops, to ancient rainforest within an hour’s drive of the city limits.
Sara MacIntyre brings Harper-style media-repression tactics to Premier Christy Clark’s office
Sara MacIntyre, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s former press secretary, made a splash in her first week on the job as British Columbia Premier Christy Clark’s media handler. And handle the press, she did.
Lifelong Canadians face discrimination by their own government…still
With a citizenship lawsuit filed in federal court last month, Lost Canadians continue their quest to end bizarre legal loopholes.
David P Ball 