The Grinch who stole Climate Christmas
Prime Minister Stephen Harper didn’t show much climate spirit in Lima The heroic efforts of Who-ville to negotiate enough binding greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions to prevent Earth’s average global temperature…
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Canadian mining interests in Guatemala challenged by indigenous direct democracy
In Guatemala, indigenous Mayan communities’ participation in community consulta, or consultation, helps to engage the government, and push back against Canadian and multinational mining companies accused of human rights abuses.…
Rafe: NDP Opposition should try some actual opposing
BC NDP and Official Opposition Leader John Horgan (BCNDP.ca/youtube) I’ve been very critical, especially recently in the tyee.ca, of John Horgan, leader of the NDP, and the Official Opposition itself.…
#BlackLivesMatter Responds To Murder Of Two NYPD Officers
“An eye for an eye is not our vision of justice,” says #BlackLivesMatter in response to last week’s execution-style killing of two NYPD officers. The post #BlackLivesMatter Responds To Murder…
Conservative MP’s Stay Home Comments Insult Women, New Immigrants
Conservative MP Bob Dechert insulted Canadian women, immigrant women and new Canadians’ cultures when he said “moms can stay at home, which they’re used to.” The post Conservative MP’s Stay…
Metro’s congestion tax referendum is on the wrong track: Opinion
The following is a letter to the editor from Malcolm Johnston of Rail for the Valley. One has to shake one’s head with the ‘Metro Vancouver congestion improvement tax’ referendum,…
“The environment IS the economy” says Tory MP Weston…Really?
Tory MP John Weston (from his annual Christmas video message/Youtube) There is surely nothing quite as ridiculous as a Tory pretending that he cares. Money and rich friends they understand…
Oilmart: Low, low prices!
By Lorne Craig Cartoonist Lorne Craig’s take on plunging oil prices and what they mean for Canada’s one-track economy. The post Oilmart: Low, low prices! appeared first on The Common…
Leehi Yona: Canadians’ best interests “certainly not represented” at COP20
Canada’s best interests weren’t represented at the recent COP20 climate conference in Peru, argues Leehi Yona, a Canadian youth delegate recently named one of Canada’s top environmentalist under 25. The…
Canadians Unhappy With Harper’s Performance, Country’s Current Direction: Poll
As the 2015 federal election approaches, Canadians aren’t happy with Stephen Harper’s performance and Canada’s current direction, a new survey suggests. The post Canadians Unhappy With Harper’s Performance, Country’s Current…
Site C Dam: Govt ignores own rules, faces multiple lawsuits
Peace Valley ranchers Ken and Arlene Boon are part of several law suits over Site C Dam (Damien Gillis) Even if the BC Liberal government decides today to approve the…
NDP MP Glenn Thibeault defects to Ontario Liberals, “proud” of it
Sudbury NDP MP Glenn Thibeault has defected from the federal party to run for Kathleen Wynne’s Ontario Liberals in a upcoming byelection in Sudbury. The post NDP MP Glenn Thibeault…
Carbon numbers keep rising, despite UN climate deals
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon at COP 20 in Lima The carbon emission numbers are disquieting. Despite the 2009 pledge of multiple nations to reduce the release of their greenhouse…
NDP MP Libby Davies Explains Decision Not To Run In 2015
New Democrat MP Libby Davies explains her deciding not to run during the 2015 federal election after representing Vancouver East for six consecutive terms. The post NDP MP Libby Davies…
Audio: Science World helps sell LNG to BC youth
Damien Gillis and CFAX radio’s Ian Jessop discuss the recent partnership between Science World and the BC Liberal government to promote the liquefied natural gas industry to students. The post…
Suzuki: Wind power has come a long way – Wildlife impacts improving, health issues minimal
There’s no free ride when it comes to generating energy. Even the cleanest sources have environmental consequences. Materials for all power-generating facilities have to be obtained and transported, and infrastructure…
International Human Rights Day: 50 civil society groups urge Harper to oppose torture
On International Human Rights Day, 50 civil society organizations urge Harper government to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. The post International Human Rights Day: 50 civil…
Latest Harper Omnibus bill guts regulations for coal, LNG ports
Neptune coal terminal (Image: Dan Pierce/Wilderness Committee) By Andrew Gage and Anna Johnston – republished with permission from West Coast Environmental Law On October 23, 2014, the federal government introduced…