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Snowden controversy: terrorism fears should never trump democratic freedoms

As the Snowden controversy grows, people are divided over whether his disclosure of U.S. electronic surveillance programs was an act of 'treason' or a heroic defense of rights and freedoms...

The new MEC new logo: is it good or does it suck?

New MEC logo
MEC changed its logo, so we all have to immediately hate it.

The globalization of tragedy, compassion fatigue, and the problem of youth voter apathy

The other day I found myself struck by a strangely piercing question: what does a broken record sound like? My family never having never owned a record player, and me not being into vinyl, I found...

Australian Climate Commission states the obvious: fossil fuels must remain in the ground

What kills more people in Australia – crocodiles or heatwaves? If you said death by heatwave, you’re correct.

Port Metro Vancouver’s two faces: independent decision maker that supports coal lobbyists

The Port of Metro Vancouver belongs to the Coal Association of Canada and, through the Gateway Council, to the Coal Alliance.

Final Enbridge Northern Gateway hearings begin in Terrace today

Enbridge will present its case as the final hearings for Northern Gateway begin this morning.

UFC 161: Rashad Evans gets split decision nod over Dan Henderson

UFC 161 in Winnipeg was treated to thunderous crowds, excellent matches, and a couple iffy judge’s decisions.

"No such thing as a pipeline that doesn't leak," CRED spokesperson says

Kinder Morgan pipeline spill
The pipeline oil leak near Merritt, B.C. comes at a sensitive time for Kinder Morgan, as they seek to expand the TransMountain Pipeline to carry diluted bitumen From Strathcona County, AB to Burnaby...

Everyone deserves a fair share

Anyone can start a movement. And perhaps everyone should. I just did. The world needs movement, change and a better way.

Oil spill from Kinder Morgan TransMountain Pipeline reported near Merritt, B.C.

Kinder Morgan's TransMountain pipeline released oil southwest of Merritt, BC yesterday, the National Energy Board said in a news release today stating that "the size of the spill has yet to be...

"Les Miserables" Delivers Triple Punch

It’s about revolution. In Turkey, they’re singing “Do you hear the people sing?” in defiance of the water cannons and bullets of Taksim Square.

First Power's Donna Morton teaches marginalized youth social entrepreneurship

Donna Morton, BC social entrepreneur and Ashoka Fellow, launches SunDrum -- a youth education program to teach marginalized youth about social entrepreneurship through art, culture, and games.

Harper met by multiple tar sands protests in London

50 campaigners representing 30 environmental groups gathered outside the UK Parliament today greet Prime Minister Stephen Harper's car with anti-tar sands banners, placards and chants.  One...

Chef Meets BC Grape 2013

With 95 wineries pouring more than 350 wines, it was a daunting feat for any determined wine taster...but not impossible.

The Armoury District's Metropolitan Home brings vintage chic to the 21st century

It's a design geek's fantasy come to life. Right around the corner of 2nd Ave and Fir is Metropolitan Home, a furniture shop filled with exquisite furniture, lighting and collection items...

PlasticShore: Victoria's youthful ecoprenuers take on marine pollution

Ecopeneurs from PlasticShore display construction material that includes plastic collected from the west coast of Vancouver Island.

How Mother Jones scooped Huffington Post and helped take Romney down

The biggest scoop in news last year was built on weeks of careful, diligent reporting and relationship-building, Mother Jones publisher Steve Katz said at a Social Change Institute at Hollyhock ...

Breakout opera company ends first season with a bang

Opera Mariposa lets young artists spread their wings in a sassy comic opera.

In Canada, insurance companies becoming climate stability allies

The Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, established by Canadian Insurance companies, assessed climate risks for the Insurance Bureau of Canada in a report titled Telling the Weather Story.

"Hire us, Mr. Harper!": SHD bids to make new Economic Action Plan ads for Conservative government

They know the policies better than most, and are eager to work on a cost-efficient Economic Action Plan ad for the next three years.

Preston Manning's advice on how to approach Conservatives about climate change

Jeffrey Simpson questions why the Harper government, which favours market solutions, has chosen to address climate change with regulations.

Up to $500 billion in damages from Keystone XL oil

Will Obama lock the next generation into such a massive and accelerating debt?

Dr. Katie Gibbs: Scientists call for evidence based decisions by governments

Dr. Katie Gibbs is the executive director of a new science advocacy group called "Evidence for Democracy" which advocates using science to develop public policy.

US increases estimates for CO2 damage and data reveals hidden risks for oilsands and Canadian economy

Canada's economy and oilsands barrels are both increasing their climate damage despite CO2 cuts.