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All candidates forum on mental health and substance use

Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association BC on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., this online forum is an opportunity to hear from and pose questions to B.C. candidates from each major political party on their commitments to better mental health and safer substance use. Click here to register and visit getloudbc.ca to learn more.

How to Fund Canada’s Recovery? How about Finally Stopping Tax Avoiders?


The CRA estimates $240 billion in private wealth is stashed offshore. And we’re not doing much about it.

Where They Stand: The Parties on Saving Old Growth


What BC’s platforms say — and don’t say — about protecting ancient forests.

Beyond ‘I Don’t See Colour.’ The Value of What John Horgan Is Learning


I was similarly proud to call myself ‘race blind.’ Now I see why that premise of white liberalism isn't enough.

Facebook’s Handy Identity Crisis


Publisher or bulletin board? Can it really give up news sharing? Why the tech giant works hard to resist definition.

Andrew Wilkinson’s No Good, Very Bad Day


The Throness affair is a new low point in the BC Liberals’ dismal campaign. And the leader has to take the blame.

Vancouver Council Votes for $1-Billion SRO Purchase Plan


Under the plan, city will seek funds from the BC and federal governments to buy up to 105 hotels.

Where They Stand: Fixing the Mental Health System


Greens want MSP to pay for some counselling, Liberals and NDP promise more mental health services in schools.