In more than a decade of journalism, political and social issues have been a central focus of my work.
From award-recognized coverage of missing and murdered aboriginal women, to reporting from the election campaign trenches at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, my work has been published in the National Post, Toronto Star, The Tyee, Briarpatch, THIS Magazine, and Vancouver Observer.
Below are some samples from my politics portfolio.
Since the Conservative election fraud scandal broke, everyone is outraged. But the Left Coast Post looks at a pattern of dangerous words and actions from our government — and what we can do about it.
The Official Opposition reacted with fury to a breaking ‘Robo-Gate’ scandal in which a Conservative campaign firm phoned thousands of voters, spreading misinformation about voting station changes.
After the Conservative HR minister hinted at Old Age Security reform in next month’s federal budget, Canada’s ‘new vision of aging’ advocacy group ramps up ‘Hands off OAS’ campaign.
He’s been criticized and celebrated – for his opposition to oil sands pipelines and his controversial call for progressives to work together. VO sat down with B.C.’s hopeful to replace Jack Layton.
With the province negotiating 250,000 job contracts with several unions in 2012, COPE 378 president David Black speaks about the coming fight, the age of austerity and today’s labour movement.
Liberal leader Bob Rae lambasted the Conservatives for “command and control” leadership on oilsands, health care and Aboriginal rights in a Vancouver speech.
Chinese Canadians who fought in Canada’s armed forces — despite being denied citizenship — are recognized this week in a new photo display.
A B.C. journalist faced death threats in Mexico after blowing the whistle on corruption. Will Canada now deport her? The Left Coast Post investigates.
National health insurance challenge: one in six BC residents too poor to pay for prescription drugs, a new report in Canadian Medical Association Journal says, calling for change.
He led through consensus, but was Jack Layton a feminist?
David P Ball 