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Tag Archives: Finances
In more than a decade of journalism, my reporting has frequently focused on businesses, economics, fiscal policy, and corporate responsibility.
From highlighting innovation and best-practices in the environment or community, to investigating corporate misconduct or shareholder concerns, my work has been published in The Tyee, THIS Magazine, Briarpatch, Vancouver Observer, Gulf Islands Driftwood, and more.
Below are some samples from my financial portfolio.
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.”
Missing Women charity head says controversy unfair judgment
The director of a Downtown Eastside non-profit is challenging allegations he owes money to people who did work for the missing women’s advocacy group.
Canadian retirement being delayed longer: poll
Vancouverites are faring somewhat better than other Canadians when it comes to saving for retirement, according to a new poll.
Imagine, Vancouver’s Exhibition Powered by Mini Doughnuts
This summer, Vancouver’s Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) is unveiling efforts to give itself a sustainable spruce-up.
Feds have ‘no choice but to listen’ to municipal pressure on affordable housing
Over the past decade, the average price tag of new homes in Canada has almost doubled, and homeownership remains hindered by skyrocketing personal debt.
Amidst raft of federal scandals, are Canadians ready for self-government?
With Ottawa embroiled in a mushrooming number of financial embarrassments, observers across Indian Country are raising their collective eyebrows over the Conservatives’ focus on alleged First Nations improprieties.
Enbridge Shareholders Revolt Resonates a Year Later
Proxy challenge over First Nations dealings figures into some investors’ reticence.
Rejected Green candidate hopeful to file human rights complaint
In the wake of a raft of election candidates being cut loose — one New Democrat and four Conservatives so far — a rejected Green Party hopeful is filing a human rights complaint against the party only weeks before election day.
Financial Transparency Legislation Renews Controversy Over First Nation Chiefs’ Salaries
Newly enacted federal legislation forcing First Nations to disclose their leaders’ salaries and spending online has been decried by critics who say the public is being misled by “myth” and stereotypes.
David P Ball 