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All candidates forum on mental health and substance use

Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association BC on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., this online forum is an opportunity to hear from and pose questions to B.C. candidates from each major political party on their commitments to better mental health and safer substance use. Click here to register and visit getloudbc.ca to learn more.

Where They Stand: The Parties on Climate Change


They’re finally using ‘emergency language,’ but differ on emissions reductions targets and how to hit them.

Green Platform Includes Anti-Poverty Plan, Basic Income for Most Vulnerable


Party’s blueprint includes employment standards improvements and action on long-term care and housing affordability.

‘Not on Your Life’: Toni Boot Refuses to Back Down


Summerland’s first Black woman mayor on her latest political challenge, developing a thick skin, and why she never gives up without a fight.

On Knowing, and Loving, a Lone Wolf


Cheryl Alexander’s new book on Takaya is an aching testimony to life. Plus, an excerpt.

Coalition Calls Out BC Parties’ Silence on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women


NDP’s Horgan pledges action on 2019 inquiry recommendations after Indigenous and women’s groups raise issue.

Dorothy Woodend Wins the Coveted Max Wyman Award for Cultural Criticism


And in so doing, chooses Paloma Pacheco to receive an emerging writer prize.

The Vancouver Podcast Festival Returns — Online!


Five days of panels, workshops, pitch sessions and more, Nov. 18 to 22. Charge up those headphones!