AltWeeklies Wire
When are Halifax Politicians Going to Commit to Transit?new
Every politician supports better mass transit - just ask them. But will candidates for regional council commit to real action to create a transit-friendly city?
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Tim Bousquet |
08-08-2008 |
Transportation
Logging Companies Look to Flip Forests in British Columbianew
Despite the province's climate-change policy and a social contract with the public to maintain properties as forests, more and more logging corporations are hoping to convert private forestlands into real estate.
The Georgia Straight |
Carlito Pablo |
07-28-2008 |
Environment
Canadian Health Care System Faces Its Flawsnew
New reports offer the most radical rethinks of Canadian health policy in 40 years, with an emphasis on "health determinants" -- social, economic and environmental factors.
NOW Magazine |
Wayne Roberts |
06-06-2008 |
Science
Our Bumblebees on the Brinknew
While much has been made of the effect of colony collapse disorder on domesticated honeybees across Europe, Asia and North America, few have grasped the disappearing act of the planet's wild bees.
NOW Magazine |
Stephen Humphrey |
06-02-2008 |
Environment
Marijuana Activists Fight for the Right to Get Highnew
The Canadian marijuana movement gears up for a big party, and a fight against a tough new crime bill which would impose mandatory minimum sentences for drug-related crimes.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
04-25-2008 |
Drugs
Canada's Liberal Leader is Addicted to Powernew
Stephane Dion's deadly Afghan double-deal shows he'd rather count body bags than combat Tories.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
02-25-2008 |
War
He's an ... Illegal Eh-liennew
He's stealing our jobs and our women. Plus, he talks funny. Meet Morgan, the illegal Canadian immigrant.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
02-20-2008 |
Immigration
Canadian Troops Set for Lengthy Stay in Afghanistannew
The minority Conservative government has stated that Canadian troops should remain until 2011.
The Georgia Straight |
Charlie Smith |
10-22-2007 |
War
Pvt. Brad McCall Heads to Canadanew
Feeling it's his only peaceable option, McCall packed his bags and left Colorado last weekend. In Canada, he'll join hundreds of other asylum-seeking soldiers.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Anthony Lane |
09-25-2007 |
War
Academic Colloquium on Afghanistan Riles Anti-War Activistsnew
In a province as almost palpably averse to armed conflicts as Quebec, it's no surprise that a major colloquium on Canada and Afghanistan, featuring a pro-interventionist government minister delivering the keynote speech, would attract some controversy.
Montreal Mirror |
Patrick Lejtenyi |
09-21-2007 |
War
High Timenew
Eight years after falling down a flight of stairs, Wayne Lalonde still suffers -- but as part of COMPASS, a groundbreaking medical marijuana study, he may finally find relief.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Brent Sedo |
10-06-2006 |
Science
Why I Rannew
Robin Long explains why he left the Army for Canada when he received orders to go to Iraq.
Boise Weekly |
Rachael Daigle |
05-10-2006 |
War
Sleepwalking Out of Jailnew
In Canada, somnambulists found guilty are sent to bed; elsewhere they end up in psychiatric wards.
NOW Magazine |
Alan Young |
04-14-2006 |
Crime & Justice
Out for the Countnew
Many believe that Toronto's planned assessment of how many homeless live in the city might be used to fuel a future crackdown.
NOW Magazine |
Cathy Crowe |
04-14-2006 |
Policy Issues
No Details on Welfare Deaths
The Canadian welfare ministry refuses to investigate 6,065 deaths of individuals on welfare.
Monday Magazine |
Andrew MacLeod |
01-05-2006 |
Economy
