Opposition to supportive housing mounts at municipalities across Metro Vancouver Two community groups are behind growing opposition toward supportive housing projects across Metro Vancouver.

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Our deep dive on blue collar workers finds many Canadians still see the NDP as the party that does the most to help blue collar workers - but very few blue collar workers themselves feel this way.

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The membership sales cutoff passed January 28.

Now the NDP leadership contest shifts from signing people up to mobilizing and persuading those already in the fold.

That change matters for who wins and what comes next.

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Travelling doctor blends passion with responsibility | Watch News Videos Online Watch Travelling doctor blends passion with responsibility Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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A look at the workings of Canada’s immigration system — through the eyes of a longtime insider Neil Cochrane’s memoir describes a time when dealing with applicants was often very personal — especially when marriage fraud was suspected.

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John Horgan In His Own Words with Rod Mickleburgh We speak with journalist Rod Mickleburgh about his new book

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Crowdfunding launched to support widow of longtime Chinatown security guard | News A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the widow of Harold Johnson, a longtime security guard in Vancouver's Chinatown.

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Palma’s Picks: Family violence and the journey to recovery | Watch News Videos Online Watch Palma’s Picks: Family violence and the journey to recovery Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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This gets at the fundamentally flawed approach of the federal government: they are trying to find a policy solution to an identity problem.

It is part of the polarized, populist identity to be opposed to an Ottawa and Liberal Canada are not them. No policy will change that, as TMX revealed.

Souvankham Thammavongsa is the Winner of the 2025 Giller Prize November 17, 2025 (Toronto, Ontario) – Souvankham Thammavongsa has been named the winner of the 2025 Giller Prize for her novel, Pick a Colour, published by Knopf Canada, taking home $100,000. The an...

Souvankham Thammavongsa is the winner of the 2025 #GillerPrize for her novel, PICK A COLOUR. gillerprize.ca/souvankham-t...

It’s not about who you know, it’s about what you do. City Hall will soon be known as a source of support for New Yorkers — and an example of what our best and brightest can achieve.

How Mamdani Won: Field Director Tascha Van Auken on Grassroots Organizing Behind Historic Victory Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is less than two months away from taking office in New York City. Mamdani’s history-making campaign, grounded in community organizing, propelled the little-known Assembly-m...

How did Zohran Mamdani go from polling at 1% to Mayor-elect of New York City?

Opinion: Former Premier John Horgan’s biography is In His Own Words Biography is "extremely readable, almost like a conversation," says columnist.

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Everything Political: Why Canadian Voters Are Split Between a Disruptor or a “Daddy” Podcast Episode · The Paikin Podcast · 2025-10-09 · 47m

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Obituary: Victoria veteran was part of commando unit that fought Japanese in Burma Gordon Quan is also being remembered as a pillar of Victoria’s Chinese community, a tireless worker and volunteer.

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BC Reneges on New Supports for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children | The Tyee A language skills program was set to go, until the government pulled the plug.

“The deaf community had a lot of excitement because it would have changed things that previously were causing harm…

“To now see them say, ‘Oh, we’re going to rework this,’ is devastating.”

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'The definition of bittersweet': Horgan's memoir launched in Victoria Veteran journalist Rod Mickleburgh says he was careful to ensure John Horgan’s authentic voice was maintained. That meant leaving in some “f-bombs” and relaying hard truths.

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Fond memories of John Horgan highlight book launch Vaughn Palmer: Anecdotes about the late premier's love of people abound at event in Victoria

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‘We're All Getting Screwed. I’ve Had Enough’ | The Tyee He was a dockworker, then a labour leader. Now Rob Ashton wants to lead the federal NDP. A Tyee Q&A.

“So why now? I’m tired of Conservatives and Liberals lying to workers, telling them they’re going to make their lives better. All we see happening is our lives getting worse.”

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The NDP Leadership Race: A Labour Party Leader From....Labour? Canada's left party may be undertaking the bold experiment of indulging in overt, unapologetic class politics. Risks include energizing members and winning.

The NDP leadership race has only just begun, but one candidate already stands out -- perhaps not the one you'd expect.

Here's why Rob Ashton is worth a serious look.

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Families push for Silver Alert system to find missing seniors in B.C. | CBC News Advocates and family members say targeted phone alerts for missing seniors with cognitive impairments could improve their chances of being found.

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Torontonians happier with their city heading into election year More Toronto residents say they feel safe in the city, according to a ‘listening’ survey conducted by polling firm Ipsos

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Protests are often the first step in voicing our anger with a given system, but behind real victories are neighbors meeting weekly, block captains staying connected, and small groups that grow into powerful forces. (2/3)

Listen: Why is Canada changing its immigration policy? As the federal government moves to reduce the number of non-permanent residents, critics warn this may signal a harder shift in policy.

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We’re closing the digital divide. 7 communities will benefit from new internet infrastructure including Piers Island, Texada Island, Jordan River, Port Renfrew & parts of Pacheedaht First Nation. This will bring better access to healthcare, education & economic opportunities.

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Temporary foreign workers aren’t ‘main factor’ in high youth unemployment: economist The youth unemployment rate in July edged up to its highest level since September 2010, according to Statistics Canada. Fabian Lange, an economics professor at McGill University, tells Power & Politic...

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Kirk LaPointe: Lessons from John Horgan still echo after his passing The former B.C. premier's memoir is less about power than about people

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