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Professor seeds fresh approach to learning with STEM high school

Professor seeds fresh approach to learning with STEM high school

Mike Gelbart has made what many would consider a high-risk, mid-career, head-scratching move. He, of course, sees it differently. He, at this stage, sees it correctly, too.
B.C.’s inflation numbers leapfrog national inflation rate

B.C.’s inflation numbers leapfrog national inflation rate

B.C. consumer price inflation surged far ahead of the national rate in September as consumers in Canada’s most westerly province grappled with a localized spike in gasoline prices. Growth in the consumer price index (CPI) for B.C. jumped to a 7.
Elizabeth Murphy: Systemic issues in civic elections continue

Elizabeth Murphy: Systemic issues in civic elections continue

The 2022 Vancouver election was clearly a vote for change but whether there will be any meaningful change is uncertain
Survey: Close to half of respondents want Canada to establish new guidelines for birthright citizenship

Survey: Close to half of respondents want Canada to establish new guidelines for birthright citizenship

In Canada, the concept of birthright citizenship is always observed. Anyone born within the borders of the country, regardless of the immigration status of their parents, is a Canadian citizen.
Vancouver must work with provincial, federal governments to fix complex housing problems

Vancouver must work with provincial, federal governments to fix complex housing problems

Mayor-elect Ken Sim and his team are in a fortunate position. Controlling the votes, as they do, means that they can set their priorities and follow through with them.
Nathalie Baker: Eliminating public hearings will not solve the housing crisis

Nathalie Baker: Eliminating public hearings will not solve the housing crisis

For the last what-seems-like-forever, it’s been virtually impossible to mention the word “Vancouver” without the conversation quickly turning to real estate and its inherent unaffordability.
Rob Shaw: B.C. drug crisis report recommends the urgent action we already know is needed

Rob Shaw: B.C. drug crisis report recommends the urgent action we already know is needed

All three of B.C.
Jordan Bateman: Advice for new mayors: remember the four C’s

Jordan Bateman: Advice for new mayors: remember the four C’s

First comes the swearing-in. Then, the swearing-at.
Angel Lihsin Liu: Countries must cooperate in developing clean technologies

Angel Lihsin Liu: Countries must cooperate in developing clean technologies

As British Columbia’s Lower Mainland experienced disastrous flooding last November and the heatwaves triggered more than 80 forest fires during the past summer in the province, we were reminded that disasters caused by extreme weather events are beco
Rob Shaw: B.C.’s long-awaited doctor pay model plan leaves patients waiting for results

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s long-awaited doctor pay model plan leaves patients waiting for results

Health Minister Adrian Dix’s new plan to fix the family doctor system is as expensive as it is ambitious.