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Elizabeth McSheffrey

Elizabeth McSheffrey is a journalist from Ottawa passionate about human rights, current affairs and travel. Her work has been published by news outlets all over the world including BBC, CBC, CBS, CTV, The Globe and Mail, VICE News, and dpa International. Her experience includes print, radio, television work across Canada, East and West Africa.

Christy Clark ready to support Kinder Morgan pipeline if her five conditions are met

B.C. Premier Christy Clark says the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is "very close" to meeting the five environmental, financial, and legal conditions she needs to endorse the new...
Elizabeth McSheffreyNov 30th, 2016
Prince William and Kate at Sheway in Vancouver

PHOTOS: Will and Kate's action-packed day in Vancouver

Thousands of adoring fans flocked to designated hot spots in Vancouver this weekend, hoping to catch a glimpse of, or perhaps even a handshake from Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of...
Elizabeth McSheffreySep 26th, 2016
Justin Trudeau, Christy Clark, TransLink, SkyTrain, Burnaby

Trudeau and Clark announce big transit dollars after epic SkyTrain entrance

The dramatic entrance was paralleled in awesomeness by the $460 million in federal investment for public transit that came with it.
Elizabeth McSheffreyJun 16th, 2016
John Horgan, BC NDP, Leader of the Official Opposition, B.C. legislature

Who is John Horgan and why should you care?

He's a cautious man, but he may be the only politician in B.C. who stands a chance of defeating Premier Christy Clark.
Elizabeth McSheffreyJun 2nd, 2016
Mike Bernier, Christy Clark, B.C. schools, education cuts, VSB

Clark government returns $25 million to B.C. schools following public outrage

Unfortunately, it only covers a fraction of the $80-million shortfall faced by 28 school boards across the province.
Elizabeth McSheffreyMay 31st, 2016
Harmac Pacific, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Forest Products, Northumberland Channel

Nanaimo forestry company fined for spill in Northumberland Channel

The accidental spill took place during a power outage, but even accidents come with a hefty price tag.
Elizabeth McSheffreyMay 25th, 2016
St. George's School, Vancouver private schools, Christy Clark, VSB

Is Christy Clark punishing Vancouver public schools?

Vancouverites are paying more than enough in school taxes to keep their public schools open, so why is its school board declaring a budget shortfall?
Elizabeth McSheffrey and Jenny UechiMay 6th, 2016
Ajax mine, Peterson Creek, Kamloops, Thompson River, Stop Ajax mine

Sandy and Dianne go to war against a giant mine

How close can you put a mine to a city without poisoning its residents?
Elizabeth McSheffreyMay 2nd, 2016
Jackie Hildering, Great Bear Rainforest, Great Bear Sea, Wondrous, Science World

'Wondrous' artists offer rare glimpse into remote Great Bear Rainforest

These beautiful images capture life in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest, which may be at risk once again from the resurfacing Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.
Elizabeth McSheffreyApr 21st, 2016
The Big Rock, Campbell River, Discovery Passage, Vancouver Island, tourism

Five reasons to go soul searching in Campbell River, B.C.

You don't go to Campbell River for things to do, you go there for the way it makes you feel.
Elizabeth McSheffreyMar 8th, 2016