Month: July 2014
Vision and NPA more of the same
• Politics in the City of Vancouver is branded as a battle between Vision Vancouver on the “left” and the Non-Partisan Association (NPA) on the … Read more
The $1,000-pill heist
You’ve got hepatitis C, now you’re my hostage DRUG BUST by Alan Cassels • The people’s briefing note on prescription drugs A friend of mine … Read more
Eco friendly homes
Healthy and Earth-conscious • With so much focus on creating a more eco-friendly living environment, more and more homeowners building a new home are considering … Read more
Some BC stores say “No” to GM apples
GMO Bites GM apple in the hot seat Health Action Network (HANS), in cooperation with GE Free BC and Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN), … Read more
The off-key song of creation
by Geoff Olson • In a scene from the 1999 film, The Matrix, a mysterious figure in shades confronts the main character, Neo. “You’ve felt … Read more
Pipeline approval defies democracy
SCIENCE MATTERS by David Suzuki • There was little doubt the federal government would approve the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project, regardless of public opposition … Read more
Rites of passage
FILMS WORTH WATCHING by Robert Alstead • Last month, Prime Minister Stephen Harper gave his approval for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline. After years of government hard-sell … Read more
After infidelity
UNIVERSE WITHIN by Gwen Randall-Young • Only those who trust can find love and happiness. And only those who love, can be betrayed. – Unknown … Read more