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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.
Manitoba Métis Win Historic Land Claims Case Against Canada
Métis people in Canada are jubilant after the Supreme Court of Canada resolved a legal land battle that was 143 years in the making, the second historic constitutional victory in months.
Coal Opponents Forging Cross-border Ties
Plans to ramp up exports from Washington, Oregon and BC are uniting opposition across 49th Parallel.
Mining worries raised amid celebration of Sacred Headwaters deal
While the B.C. government celebrates its win of a national environmental award for a pact that protects the province’s Sacred Headwaters region, the leader of a group that shared the honours criticized ongoing proposals for coal mines in the area.
South of Border, Hot Debate Involves BC Coal Port Plans
Expansion for Asia export puts BC in middle of climate, jobs fight in Washington state.
BC Conservatives promise to abolish carbon tax, avoid labour strife
As part of its campaign promises, the BC Conservatives would abolish the province’s nascent carbon tax aimed at curbing greenhouse gas emissions, party leader John Cummins said today.
Education consultations marred by bloody Saskatoon skirmish
The federal government’s attempt to consult First Nations across the country over its proposed First Nations Education Act remain controversial, with some taking part in a series of meetings, and others pledging to boycott them.
Violence Against Women Act moves ahead in U.S.
As violence against women dominates discussions among Aboriginal and human rights groups in Canada, south of the border the long-sought Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was passed by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 12.
Canadian Parliament Unanimously Approves Launch of Missing and Murdered Women Committee
Human rights and indigenous groups in Canada are celebrating after Parliament voted unanimously on February 27 to launch a special committee on missing and murdered Native women.
‘Upscaling’ of DTES Eroding Low Income Housing: Report
Vancouver’s housing crisis worsened in the Downtown Eastside in the past year, according to a report released yesterday by an activist housing group, with fewer and fewer Single Resident Occupancy (SROS) rentals within reach of many residents’ budgets.
David P Ball 