Andrew MacLeod
The Tyee
Victoria, BC, Canada
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BC Budget Promises Help for Renters, Free Contraception and Increased Health Spending
Budget unveiled today projects a $4.2-billion deficit for the coming fiscal year. → Read More
The Long, Tragic Road to a Killing on a Summer Night
Max Hayes stabbed Thomus Donaghy, a beloved overdose prevention peer worker. But Hayes was a victim too. → Read More
Sonia Furstenau Reflects on Kindness and Trust in Government
The BC Green leader considers them core values. But they’ve been tested this year. → Read More
Shirley Bond Reflects on Her Party’s Opposition Record
The interim BC Liberal leader is candid about holding the government to account, and the ‘pivotal’ leadership race next year. → Read More
Strong Support for Horgan at NDP Convention
A resolution by some members to end fossil fuel subsidies falls short of votes. → Read More
Province Introduces Five Days of Paid Sick Leave
The BC Federation of Labour acknowledges the milestone, but says it falls short of the 10 days that workers had asked for. → Read More
Expert Warnings of a Flood Like This Go Back 20 Years
Steve Litke of the Fraser Basin Council long ago sounded alarms to The Tyee and others. → Read More
BC Unveils Plans to Defer Logging of Old-Growth Forests
Green Leader Furstenau calls it ‘an essential and overdue first step.’ And more reaction on the announcement. → Read More
Critics Aren’t Buying BC’s New Climate Plan
Measures include increasing the carbon tax, pushing zero-emission vehicles and public transit and reducing industrial methane emissions. → Read More
BC Changes Law to Let Oil and Gas Companies Delay Well Cleanup
Green Leader Sonia Furstenau says the change benefits corporations and hurts the battle against global warming. → Read More
BC’s Groundwater Licensing System Is Still in Crisis
Experts warn of chaos and economic disruption, but say it’s not too late to save the needed initiative. → Read More
BC Commits to Paid Sick Leave by Jan. 1, But Details Still to Come
Government wants to hear from public, workers and employers on eligibility and number of paid days. → Read More
BC’s Faltering Effort to Manage Water Use Brings a Looming Crisis
Thousands of groundwater users could be cut off in March as they fail to apply for water licences. Critics blame government inaction. → Read More
Indigenous Healing Centre Cleared to Move Ahead on Northern BC Farmland
Carrier Sekani had complained the land commission was barring a badly needed healing space. → Read More
BC’s Utilities Commission Blocks Climate Goals, Say Enviro Groups
The regulator of BC Hydro needs a new ‘energy justice’ mandate, province told. → Read More
Keep Killing Wolves to Protect Caribou? No, Says New Research
But the province says the annual cull is still the most effective and efficient way to preserve vulnerable herds. → Read More
BC’s Axed Climate Action Fund Worries Municipalities
Government promises replacement for program that helped towns and cities reduce emissions. → Read More
Old Growth Protected in Fairy Creek, but Blockade Continues
Three First Nations say they’re taking control of the forests and will decide which trees are logged and who benefits. → Read More
Government’s Mixed Messages on Fairy Creek Create Confusion
Forest minister claims logging is halted as arrests continue at blockade. → Read More
BC’s ‘Intentions Paper’ on Future of Forests Is Panned for Lack of Specifics
Greens say failure to protect old growth breaks NDP campaign promise as protests continue. → Read More