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‘Universal Language’ Paints a Bizarre, Beautiful National Portrait
In the world of Rankin’s film, it is Farsi and French that make up the nation’s official languages. “Riels,” named for Manitoba folk hero Louis Riel, are the national currency. Timmy’s has familiar ...
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Eby and Rustad Trade Barbs in Duelling Pitches to Local Governments
This year, the speeches took place just before the start of the official election campaign period, and B.C. Premier David Eby and Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad had a chance to sling some ...
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Donald Laird’s Violent Harassment Continues to Thwart Alberta’s Legal System
But Laird is highly intelligent and articulate. And for years, he has successfully thwarted several attempts by Alberta’s ...
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BC NDP Knows This Tool Protects Renters. But Rejects It
This page requires Javascript. Your browser either doesn't support JavaScript or you have it turned off. Please enable JavaScript before you proceed. Mo Amir is the ...
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As COVID Surges, the High Price of Viral Denial
Tyee contributing editor Andrew Nikiforuk is an award-winning journalist whose books and articles focus on epidemics, the energy industry, nature and more. Researchers are piling up evidence of ...
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Key Renter Supports Are Falling Short, Says BC Housing
Premier David Eby says the government is working to ensure people access to rental subsidy programs. Photo via BC government. A BC Housing review of two rental assistance programs it runs found ...
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Metro Vancouver’s HandyDart Buses Grind to a Halt
ATU Local 1724 is asking for increased pay, reduced reliance on taxis to fill service gaps and for TransLink to bring the service in-house. Photo by ATU International. Talks are scheduled Sunday ...
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Join The Tyee as Our Next Labour Reporter
In November, The Tyee will be hiring a labour reporter. This is a full-time position that is supported by the Local ...
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CONTEST: Win Festival Passes to VIFF
Two lucky readers will each win a VIFF 2024 festival pass, worth $425 each. Winners will meet other film fans and hear what’s ...
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Inside Rustad’s Regressive Approach to Indigenous Rights
Jonathan Sas was senior advisor to the BC NDP Minister of Indigenous Relations between 2017-19 and is a co-author of Seeking Social Democracy. He lives in Toronto. John Rustad, wrapped in a ...
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Are BC’s Forests Running Out of Trees?
BC has logged much of its forests across the province, leaving vast areas of young replanted stands. Now, its major forest companies are moving their investments elsewhere. Photo for The Tyee by ...
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Rustad Would Scrap Zoning Reforms, Keep Rent Control
Conservative Party of BC Leader John Rustad addresses the delegation of the 2024 Union of BC Municipalities on Sept. 20. Photo via Union of BC Municipalities on Flickr. A BC Conservative ...