Kirk LaPointe

news

By Doug Ward, Today

Is Visions' Union Controversy a Big Deal?

Councillor's appeal to labour donors either 'extraordinary' or 'non-issue', depending on who says.

opinion

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Please Advise! Which Local Candidate Represents Me?

Depends, do you have ebola? No? Well, read on anyway for Dr. Steve's opinion.

By Steve Burgess, Today

news

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A Tyee Series

Ideas With Your Fries? Giving Youth Credit for Food Smarts

Given support to explore on their own, some take food literacy to the next level. Last in a series.

By Katie Hyslop, Today

opinion

Jian Ghomeshi

A Kinkster's Take on the Jian Ghomeshi Saga

Read through the lens of a BDSM expert, there's so much that doesn't add up.

By Andrea Zanin, Yesterday

Recent Stories

news

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Gunfire at Centre Block Prompts Overseas Flashback

Track record in East Timor, Afghanistan helped MP stay calm in Ottawa attack.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, Today


news

Vancouver mayoral candidates Kirk LaPointe (NPA), Gregor Robertson (Vision), Meena Wong (COPE)
A Tyee Series

Vancouver's House Price Crunch: Campaign Pledges and Pitfalls

On the trail as candidates tackle this election's hottest issue.

By Doug Ward, Yesterday


news

Teachers training

Too Many Teachers?

With three grads for every job, four paths to a balanced education workforce.

By Katie Hyslop, Yesterday


opinion

Homeless encampment

Burnaby, Surrey Shirk Responsibility to Help the Homeless

Meanwhile, Vancouver made it a priority to create shelter for those in need. What gives?

By Bill Tieleman, Yesterday


mediacheck

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Why We Need to Resist Quick-Fix Anti-Terrorism Laws

Canada's past teaches knee-jerk responses rarely work.

By Michael Geist, Yesterday


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A Tyee Series

What the 1970s Can Teach Us about Inventing a New Economy

A Hawaiian futurist recalls the two years he spent trying to end consumerism in Canada.

By Geoff Dembicki, 27 Oct 2014


opinion

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A Better Way to Deal with Sexual Predators

We need a stronger option for hospital imprisonment.

By Rafe Mair, 27 Oct 2014


presents

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Hope In Shadows Vendor Steps into the Light

Six-time contest winner Peter Thompson talks life, art and the meaning of home.

By Jesse Donaldson, 27 Oct 2014


news

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A Tyee Series

How to 'Sell' Healthy Food to Kids

Turning the tables on unchecked food industry advertising means using some of the same tactics.

By Katie Hyslop, 27 Oct 2014


polls

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Tyee Poll: What Issues Will Inform Your Municipal Election Vote?

With Nov. 15 fast-approaching, what are your biggest concerns?

27 Oct 2014


mediacheck

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Ottawa Shooting: News as Immediate, Messy, Public Process

Social media has changed how we know and respond to events.

By Alfred Hermida, 25 Oct 2014


culture

Whiplash

Hold On to Your Turtlenecks, It's 'Whiplash'

This jazz thriller rocked the house at Vancouver's film fest and hits theatres this weekend.

By Dorothy Woodend, 25 Oct 2014


opinion

Zehaf-Bibeau

The Enemy Is Neglect of Mental Illness

The Ottawa shooter hardly fits the mould of sleeper cell terrorist.

By Mitchell Anderson, 25 Oct 2014


opinion

Oil prices diving

Andrew Nikiforuk Breaks Down the Global Oil Price Slump

What's causing it. What it means. Why it's political dynamite.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 24 Oct 2014


news

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A Tyee Series

Time to Stop Freaking Out over Fat Kids?

Thin isn't the same as healthy, warns an academic and an eating disorder survivor. Part of a series.

By Katie Hyslop, 24 Oct 2014


news

Richard Florida

Creative but Poor? Yep, the 'Creative Class' Has Its Class Divide

'Creatives' are thriving, Richard Florida tells Tyee, but it depends on how you define creative.

By Geoff Dembicki, 24 Oct 2014


news

Roland Paris

Canada Needs to Watch Gov't in Wake of Attacks: Security Expert

Killings in Ottawa and Quebec could be used as an excuse to monitor peaceful Canadians.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 23 Oct 2014


news

Roy McMurter and daughters

Child Support Clawback Prevents Dad from Helping His Kids

'I feel like I'm not allowed to be a contributor to my own family,' Roy McMurter says.

By Andrew MacLeod, 23 Oct 2014


opinion

Flag attack

Don't Overreact, Don't Degrade Our Democracy

We can't let this week's attacks turn Canada into a garrison state.

By Crawford Kilian, 23 Oct 2014


news

Cold kid

Delta District's Energy Saving Plan Quashed by Frosty Feelings

Parents, teachers upset over proposed 'cozy day' temperature drop.

By Katie Hyslop, 23 Oct 2014


news

BC ferry

Gov't Still Open to Slots on Ferries Despite Dozens of Obstacles

'I thought it had been ruled out,' says NDP critic of proposal.

By Andrew MacLeod, 23 Oct 2014


culture

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Scott Walker Gets Soused with Sunn O)))

And a beating would apparently do us good.

By Gregory Adams, 23 Oct 2014


news

Hill shootings

Did Foreign Policy Play a Role in Ottawa Attack?

Tyee sought reaction from various commenters on today's deadly shootings.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 22 Oct 2014


news

Soldiers

Soldier Shot on Parliament Hill, Multiple Shooters May Be Involved

Gunfire heard in Centre Block, one gunman dead.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 22 Oct 2014


news

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Danger Adrift: Fed Panel Warned of Simushir Scenario in 2013

Under cross-exam, shipping safety expert admitted flaws in data backing Enbridge case for Northern Gateway.

By David P. Ball, 22 Oct 2014


news

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Pattern of Charity Audit Bias 'Disturbing' Says Free Speech Advocate

New Broadbent study shows Ottawa acting like Chinese gov't, says Canadian Journalists for Free Expression.

By Jeremy J. Nuttall, 22 Oct 2014


Vancouver's House Price Crunch: Campaign Pledges and Pitfalls

On the trail as candidates tackle this election's hottest issue.

By Doug Ward

 

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