The poor are demonized for the suffering while those responsible are absolved of any responsibility.
election
May 24, 2013 |
The decision vindicates the applicants' concerns, as the judge concludes that "fraud occurred in the 2011 Federal Election" though he did not annul the results.
B.C.'s political climate is shifting: Why talk of 'jobs vs. environment' no longer holds water
Something subtle but important has shifted in the climate of B.C politics.
Early in the April 29 televised leaders' debate, B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix addressed climate change, not as an environmental issue for the consideration of future generations, but as a present-day economic and social issue.
Dix talked about how people in interior communities are already losing jobs because of trees killed by the pine beetle, which is directly linked to rising temperatures. The fact that the fossil fuel industry is already devastating the interior forestry sector is starting to sink in.
In Vancouver, where I live, it is possible to think of rising carbon levels in the atmosphere as a future environmental issue, but in rural B.C., it is a different story.
May 8, 2013 |
British Columbians believe government funding for community-based social services that support vulnerable families should be improved.
2013 BC election: The missing news
Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 - 7:00pm
Location
Labatt Hall, SFU Harbour Centre, Room #1700
515 W. Hastings St
Vancouver, BC
Canada
49° 17' 2.9976" N, 123° 6' 43.524" W
See map: Google Maps
With the mainstream press increasingly preoccupied with the election horserace, it’s often left up to independent and alternative media organizations to tell the real stories and cover the real issues. This is especially true in BC, where our corporate media landscape is one of the most highly concentrated in the country.
What can our province’s independent media outlets offer and what role will they play once the writ drops on April 16? This event is co-presented by rabble.ca, and organized as a part of the CounterCulture Speaker Series run by the Media Democracy Project, the SFU School of Communication, and the SFU Institute for the Humanities.
Salmon Confidential: An evening with David Suzuki and Alexandra Morton at the Stanley Theatre
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location
Stanley Theatre
2750 Granville St
Vancouver , BC
Canada
49° 15' 40.608" N, 123° 8' 19.0536" W
See map: Google Maps
Two of Canada’s most progressive scientific minds, Dr. David Suzuki & Alexandra Morton, are teaming up on April 18th to present & discuss the documentary Salmon Confidential. Following the hour-long film, these scientists will engage the audience on the multitude of issues around the diseases the salmon farming industry may be spreading to our wild salmon, our food supply and what this issue is costing our economy. Suzuki & Morton will also explore the opportunity B.C. has to bring back our wild salmon economy this election. For more info visit SalmonConfidential.ca
Salmon Confidential: a David Suzuki - Alexandra Morton evening at the Stanley Theatre
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Two of Canada’s most progressive scientific minds, Dr. David Suzuki & Alexandra Morton, are teaming up on April 18th to present & discuss the documentary Salmon Confidential. Following the hour-long film, these scientists will engage the audience on the multitude of issues around the diseases the salmon farming industry may be spreading to our wild salmon, our food supply and what this issue is costing our economy. Suzuki & Morton will also explore the opportunity B.C. has to bring back our wild salmon economy this election. For more info visit SalmonConfidential.ca