By Catherine Lafferty, the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Almost 100 years ago, while many gathered with family members to exchange Christmas presents, several dozen Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw people were arrested for holding a winter gifting Potlatch of their own.
Continue reading Mass arests at the 1921 PotlatchBy Moira Wyton, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
COVID-19 cases in care homes with even the most stringent screening policies are going undetected, according to a new study, highlighting the need for B.C.’s universal and strict virus-control measures.
Continue reading Testing gaps result in the virus sometimes going undetectedBy Fran Yanor, The Rocky Mountain Goat, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Double crossed for their cooperation throughout the pandemic, B.C.’s reconfigured Liberal Opposition may take a more aggressive, combative role in the legislature, predicted political analysts.
Continue reading BC LIberals: Double crossed for their cooperationBy Marc Fawcett-Atkinson, Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vegetables are becoming increasingly common in an unusual place: the grocery store meat aisle.
Sales of alternative, or plant-based, meats are booming worldwide. Driven by skyrocketing demand from consumers striving to cut back on meat and companies facing increasing pressure to reduce their environmental footprint, the market is anticipated to reach $23.1 billion by 2025.
Continue reading Plant-based meats: The economicsBy Jen St. Denis, The Tyee, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vancouver’s council made history this week by asking the federal government for an exemption from Canadian drug laws to decriminalize possession of drugs for personal use.
Council voted on the motion the same day the BC Coroners Service reported 1,386 people have died so far this year of an overdose, with deaths increasing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue reading Vancouver asks for an exemption from Canadian drug laws
