The Georgia Straight
The Georgia Straight has been an integral part of life in Vancouver B.C. for over 43 years. In addition to feature stories on everything from politics and social issues to local underground musicians and artists, every issue includes details on...
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More by Pieta Woolley
For Kid Actors, Quirky is Coolnew
As one of Vancouver's emerging teen character actors, Montana Hunter is happy to be cast as a "geeky nerd" in a tough business that has led to rocky roads for such former child stars as Tatum O'Neal and Drew Barrymore.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
11-18-2008 |
Movies
Young Canadians Taking on Record Levels of Debtnew
In an era of stagnant incomes, young Canadians depend on credit to pursue a bare-bones, middle-class life. So are Canada's young borrowers headed for a crisis?
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
11-04-2008 |
Economy
Is Nudity the New Normal?new
On warm days, a topless Kimberly Parrott casually walks her Lab cross, Underdog, in the parks of New Westminster and Burnaby.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
06-23-2008 |
Culture
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Dan Savage Challenges Conservative Politician to Suck His Dicknew
Sex columnist Dan Savage has offered a Conservative politician a chance to put his mouth where his beliefs are.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
05-25-2011 |
LGBT
Tags: John Cummins
Where Are the Egyptians When Libya Needs Them?new
The collapse of the democratic revolution in Libya will gravely damage the prospects of the “Arab spring” elsewhere. Rulers in other Arab countries where the army is also largely made up of foreign mercenaries, will conclude that they can safely kill enough of their own protesters to “restore order”.
The Georgia Straight |
Gwynne Dyer |
03-14-2011 |
International
Religion Clouds Aid In Afghanistannew
The former head of Canada’s aid program in Afghanistan has expressed concern that Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s religious beliefs are hampering humanitarian efforts.
The Georgia Straight |
Travis Lupick |
12-16-2010 |
International
How Effective is Canada’s Meat-Inspection System?new
Insiders say Canada’s meat-inspection system isn’t keeping consumers safe from food-borne illnesses.
The Georgia Straight |
Alex Roslin |
10-21-2010 |
Science
The Horror: A Bird's-Eye View of the Spillnew
“As soon as you get out there, it fucking punches you in the gut,” said Vancouver photographer Kris Krug. “Unless you are out there near the source, up in the air, it is hard to really imagine the scope [of the BP oil spill]."
The Georgia Straight |
Travis Lupick |
06-23-2010 |
Disasters
Tags: BP
