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Olympic Critic Says Vancouver Charter Changes Threaten Civil Libertiesnew
Neuroscientist Chris Shaw, along with other speakers who attended Thursday's meeting of the Vancouver City Council, is very concerned about the impact on civil liberties of 16 new amendments to the Vancouver Charter.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
01-26-2009 |
Civil Liberties
Users Get Tests for Bad Cocaine in British Columbianew
The province's health officer has confirmed that testing is now available for people with a fever who believe they may have used contaminated cocaine.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
01-05-2009 |
Drugs
Projecting Change Festival Gets Green On-screennew
The fims of Vancouver's first environmental film festival will focus on specific themes: food and agriculture, sustainable energy, building methods, consumer goods and kids, and the environment.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
05-05-2008 |
Movies
Activists: British Columbia's Carbon Tax is Far Too Modestnew
The provincial government's new levy on fossil fuels is even lower than one proposed by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
02-22-2008 |
Environment
Kick-start Your Heart with Winter Sportsnew
"I mean, they are also low-impact, so you don't injure yourself as much, unless, of course, you fall off your skis," says Kenneth Madden, UBC assistant professor of geriatric medicine.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
01-18-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
Petro-Giants Will Accept a Carbon Taxnew
Canada's oil industry explicitly backs the introduction of a carbon tax as the best way to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
12-10-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Activists Team Up Against Mining Giant Goldcorp Inc.new
A Vancouver Anglican priest and a Mexican-born photojournalist are claiming that the Vancouver-based mining company is "up to no good" in Guatemala.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
11-12-2007 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Open-Source Tools Open Democracy's Doorsnew
The Vancouver open-source guru Scott Nelson has paired the knowledge he has acquired with a strong desire to promote social change and the greater good.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
11-12-2007 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Has 'Moneyed Elite' Kept Pols From Tackling Peak Oil?new
That's professor Bill Rees' take; he says that politicians should be "running for shelter" following the October 23 release of a report on peak oil by Germany-based Energy Watch Group.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
11-02-2007 |
Environment
The Economics of Water Powernew
Run-of-river independent power projects have gained environmental steam, but are they really the right way to go?
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
09-28-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Ear Disorders Make Life a Daily Balancing Actnew
To maintain balance, humans rely on the eyes, the feet, and the inner ear -- it is inner-ear problems that lead to conditions such as Meniere's disease, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), and labyrinthitis. However, it's not simple to see a doctor about something invisible.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
09-11-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Gregor Robertson May Throw Hat into Mayoral Racenew
Former Vancouver Green party school trustee Andrea Reimer and Green party provincial leadership candidate Damian Kettlewell both say they'd support Robertson for mayor if he chooses to run in '08.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
08-13-2007 |
Politics
Olympic Benefits Disputednew
As Vancouver unveils a $1.63-billion operating budget for the 2010 Games, some wonder if it's worth it.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
05-11-2007 |
Economy
Tags: Economic Issues
Prisoners' Calls at a Premiumnew
Why do prisoners in British Columbia have to pay 90 cents for a local call?
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
05-07-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Insurance Concerns Threaten Green Roofsnew
Private-insurance companies have expressed "limited" willingness to provide home-warranty insurance for residential buildings with green roofs, which can be more energy-efficient than standard roofs and provide garden space.
The Georgia Straight |
Matthew Burrows |
04-20-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
