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Barbara Yaffe: Metro Vancouver transit ‘quite spotless’ by world standards

 
When Steven Rowe moved to Vancouver from London four years ago, he couldn’t help noticing something exceptional about TransLink. It’s “quite spotless.” “You will see the odd piece of rubbish but [there’s] virtually...
 
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Ian Mulgrew: Octogenarian passenger who fell and broke hip on Vancouver bus awarded $115,000

 
An 84-year-old woman has won $115,000 from TransLink after she fell and broke her hip because a driver took off too quickly on the 99 B-line bus. The South Coast BC Transportation Authority initially offered the woman $1, saying she was at fault, and...
 
 

Vaughn Palmer: Devil’s in the details on ministers’ marching orders from Christy Clark

 
On a day when the B.C. Liberals were to lay out the agenda for a postelection session of the legislature, it is worth noting that Premier Christy Clark has already issued itemized marching orders to her ministers. The “mandate letters,” made...
 
 
 
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Don Cayo

Fairness cuts two ways in property tax rates

Some of the data in a new report on property tax ratios in B.C. expose genuine unfairness...

 
New Vancouver Canucks coach John Tortorella smiles at a reporter's question during a news conference Tuesday at Rogers Arena. 'The scrutiny is there, the demand to win is there. I want that challenge,' said the bench boss.
Iain MacIntyre

Torts aiming to soften image, harden team

He had me at hello. OK, at least, John Tortorella had me at sorry.

 
Ian Mulgrew

84-year-old victim more believable than bus driver, judge rules

An 84-year-old woman has won $115,000 from TransLink after she fell and broke her...

 
Vaughn Palmer

The devil's in the details on ministers' marching orders

On a day when the B.C. Liberals were to lay out the agenda for a postelection session...

 
 
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Craig McInnes
Craig McInnes

Promise on full return to PST won’t be kept by either party

My column in the Vancouver Sun today details how the Liberals are reneging on their promise to fully...

Mar 04, 2013 |  Vancouver Sun » Craig McInnes
 
Peter O'Neil
Peter O'Neil

“I am not allowed to speak on certain topics”

B.C. Conservative MP Mark Warawa’s remarkable battle against Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s don’t-touch...

Mar 26, 2013 |  Vancouver Sun » Peter O’Neil
 
Daphne Bramham
Daphne Bramham

Canada passes grade in US human trafficking report; China and Russia downgraded to world’s worst

China, Russia and Uzbekistan are among the worst countries when it comes to human trafficking, according...

Jun 19, 2013 |  Vancouver Sun » Daphne Bramham
 
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Sandeep Sull shows off her supply of berries at Main Street Farmers Market. Agriculture is one of several key industries in B.C.

Christy Clark: LNG isn...

Over the past two weeks, we have seen significant news about...


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Calgarians look out over a flooded Stampede grounds last week. The show will go on, say organizers who have a big job ahead.

Opinion: Forging ahead...

With unprecedented flood damage to the city of Calgary, including...


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Douglas Channel at Kitimat is the proposed termination point for the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline.

Opinion: Aboriginal ...

The Northern Gateway pipeline holds enormous economic potential...


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Many university administrations are following in the footsteps of Quebec Premier Maurice Duplessis, seen in 1952, who tried to silence groups with unpopular opinions – such as Communists and Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Opinion: Free speech...

The choice between upholding the free speech rights of unpopular...


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The West Hercules drilling rig sits in the Skaanevik fiord in western Norway. It’s time for B.C. to adopt some of the oil practices used in other countries.

Opinion: B.C. LNG exports...

On Monday, in the first article in this two-part series, I described...


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Shane Simpson, NDP MLA for Vancouver-Hastings.

Opinion: B.C. government...

In 2001, the B.C. Liberals introduced a core review of all government...


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Downplaying the costs of getting out of Confederation encourages separation fantasies, Brian Lee Crowley writes.

Opinion: Quebec secession...

Why will no political leader stand up and tell the truth about...


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Before B.C. builds an export-oriented liquid natural gas industry with facilities similar to this Canaport LNG terminal near Saint John, N.B., steps need to be taken to deal with royalties paid by vertically integrated companies.

Opinion: Making the ...

The prospect of building an export-oriented liquid natural gas...


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A young Robert Joseph stands with cousin Ethel Wilson and his taller brother Patrick in the photograph on the left. He is on the left in the second photograph.

Opinion: Walking together...

Reconciliation Canada is calling upon all Canadians to join ...


 

Opinion: Strong action...

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, with its iconic red serge...


 
Canadians who regularly attend a religious institution give “three times” more to charity.

Douglas Todd: How can...

Canadians who regularly attend a religious institution give &#...


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A smoking participant at the annual event for marijuana smokers outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on April 20, 2010.

Barbara Yaffe: Sensible...

Organizers of a campaign aimed at decriminalizing pot will be...


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Sandeep Sull shows off her supply of berries at Main Street Farmers Market. Agriculture is one of several key industries in B.C.

Christy Clark: LNG isn...

Over the past two weeks, we have seen significant news about...


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