AltWeeklies Wire
Left-Wing Activists Plan Vancouver Coalitionnew
A group of Vancouver-based activists are taking steps to form a new membership-based coalition that organizers say will offer a progressive voice as an alternative to positions being taken by elected civic officials who have left-wing credentials.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
02-09-2009 |
Politics
Obama Wins: So What's Next for Canada?new
Hopefully, as he tells us, Obama will bring "the change we need" and usher in a new day for the economy, social issues, and international relations. Before that day comes, however, we should probably follow Bette Davis's famous advice in All About Eve: "Fasten your seat belts; it's going to be a bumpy night."
The Georgia Straight |
Doug Sarti |
10-31-2008 |
Politics
Indie Mayoral Hopefuls Hit Vancouver Campaign Trailnew
In a field crowded with prominent politicians aiming to become mayor of Vancouver, it's easy to ignore the likes of former NPA board member Peter Ormesher and great-grandmother Betty Krawczyk. But like their better-packaged competitors, these hopefuls want to be taken seriously.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
03-03-2008 |
Politics
Two Faces of Premier Gordon Campbellnew
The British Columbian premier warmly greeted Al Gore and David Suzuki, but does that mean Gordon Campbell is really going green?
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
10-09-2007 |
Politics
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
Artists Fear Harper Victorynew
If the Conservative party wins in the upcoming election, artists could face a very different Canada -- one not so eager to support art.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
01-20-2006 |
Politics
Bush Beats the Rap...for Nownew
A Vancouver Provincial Court judge ordered a Georgia Straight reporter and other observers out of his courtroom on Dec. 6 prior to cancelling torture-related criminal charges against U.S. President George W. Bush.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
12-14-2004 |
Politics
George Bush Charged in Vancouver Provincial Courtnew
On Nov. 30, a Vancouver lawyer charged President George W. Bush with seven counts of counseling, aiding, and abetting the commission of torture in connection with the actions of U.S. armed forces at the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and at a U.S. naval base at Guantánamo Bay.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
12-14-2004 |
Politics
