MONDAY HEADLINES 11 MAY 2020 |
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A BC Teacher’s Pandemic Diary How one teacher made the transition from in-person to online education. (It wasn’t easy.) By Jennifer Heighton, as told to Katie Hyslop. Monday, May 11, 2020. At Canada’s End of the Road, a Visit with Anne Cameron The noted author on Indigenous blockades, her most controversial book, life in Tahsis, and more. By Ben Mussett. Friday, May 8, 2020. The ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Anti-Asian Racism Stoked by divisive politics preying on ignorance, the threat grows and victims mount. By Fiona Tinwei Lam. Thursday, May 7, 2020. No Escape: The Human Cost of Making Social Housing Scarce Rental discrimination and a big BC Housing backlog are leaving desperate single moms out in the cold. By Jen St. Denis. Monday, May 11, 2020. Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow One way to cope right now? Cop a new coiffure. By Dorothy Woodend. Monday, May 11, 2020. Police Watchdog Wants Answers on VPD’s Response to Lord Byng Racist Video Police complaints commissioner raises questions about explanation for not recommending criminal charges. By Katie Hyslop. Friday, May 8, 2020. Men Worry Less about the Virus. And More Science Info Straight from Journals The latest roundup of pandemic findings gathered by Hakai Magazine. By Brian Owens. Friday, May 8, 2020. Three Stories of Strong, Tough Mothers We asked readers to send us memories and tributes to their moms. Here are three beauties. By Jenn Iskiw, By Ellen McDonnell and By Penny Poole. Friday, May 8, 2020. Rediscovering Traditional Ways during a Pandemic ‘There’s so much medicine that comes at springtime.’ A camp to connect Gitxsan families with their territory takes on a special role. By Amanda Follett Hosgood. Friday, May 8, 2020. The World Is a Burning Ring of Liars with Pants on Fire And I’m sick of it. By Dorothy Woodend. Friday, May 8, 2020. Let’s Celebrate Feminist Solidarity this Mother’s Day On the frontlines and at home, the work of mothers has grown during the pandemic. They deserve our support. By Farah Shroff. Friday, May 8, 2020. COVID-19 Response Should Include Distancing from the US Our dependence on our increasingly erratic and protectionist southern neighbour is risky. We need new allies and greater self-sufficiency. By Philippe Lagassé and By Srdjan Vucetic. Thursday, May 7, 2020. Here’s How BC Plans to Clear Surgical Backlog Caused by COVID-19 Some 30,000 patients added to waitlist as hospital beds held open for possible pandemic surge. By Moira Wyton. Thursday, May 7, 2020. By the Numbers: 11 Ways COVID-19 Has Changed Life in Vancouver From lost jobs to empty buses to a craving for pets, statistics show how the pandemic has transformed our lives. By Braela Kwan. Thursday, May 7, 2020. In Our Choir, People with Dementia Sing with Others. Now It’s Zooming It’s still joyous, and moving online has made it even more inclusive. By Debra Sheets, By Andre Smith, By Stuart MacDonald, By Erica Phare-Bergh and By Rick Bergh. Thursday, May 7, 2020. Here Is BC’s Plan to Reopen Phases beginning mid-May see businesses restart, parks open, kids return to schools and childcare. By Moira Wyton. Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Queer Canadians ‘Particularly Vulnerable’ to Effects of COVID-19 Being discriminated against in the health-care system is one factor, but not the only one. By Moira Wyton. Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Global Boom, Pandemic, Crash: Is History Just Repeating Itself? If Peter Turchin is right, we face the end of a 300-year cycle, as did previous far-flung empires. By Andrew Nikiforuk. Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Meet the Local Grocers Working to Keep Okra, Conchas and Jerk Sauce on the Shelves Thanks to them, everyone from Vancouver immigrants to Langley labourers are staying well fed and cared for. By Christopher Cheung. Wednesday, May 6, 2020. This Pandemic Is about Human Rights: Alex Neve of Amnesty International A video interview with Canada’s AI secretary general on crisis and opportunity. By Missy Johnson. Wednesday, May 6, 2020. What Kind of Recovery Economy Is BC Planning to Build? The task force in charge includes business and unions, but not green groups. By Andrew MacLeod. Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Get Outside! Urge BC Health Officials. So Why Are Parks Closed? Premier Horgan is rumoured to be edging towards reopening provincial parks. That sure would end some confusion. By Lesley Evans Ogden. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Disaster Capitalism, Alberta Style: How the Oil Industry and Politicians Exploited COVID-19 The pandemic was another chance to cut regulations and deliver public funds to oil, gas and pipeline companies. By Chloe Alexander and By Anna Stanley. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Travel Restrictions Worked. And More Science Journal Findings The latest roundup of pandemic research gathered by Hakai Magazine. By Brian Owens. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Trudeau’s ‘Zombie Policies’ Threaten Indigenous Rights Amidst the pandemic, a flawed negotiation approach quietly aims at assimilation, not reconciliation. By Russ Diabo. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Why Jason Kenney Exploring a Green New Deal Isn’t Crazy The world is shifting and politics will not stand still, even in Alberta. By Mitchell Anderson. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. BC Lifts the Veil on Easing Restrictions Dix and Henry explain why they see progress yet choose the slower path for reopening. By Moira Wyton. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Rocker Jean Smith Is Pulling through the Pandemic One Painting at a Time She’s selling work online for $100 and scouting a community art residency, too. By Kevin Chong. Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Please Advise! My Curve Is Not Flattening! Self-isolation can be a time of self-improvement. Or you can take my approach. By Steve Burgess. Monday, May 4, 2020. Prices Are Soaring for Supplies to Keep Frontline Workers Safe Gouging or market forces? Even those selling essentials aren’t sure. By Andrew MacLeod. Monday, May 4, 2020. How the Crisis Could Accelerate a Revolution in Protein Production Ways we feed ourselves have to change. In Finland, a glimpse of the future? By Crawford Kilian. Monday, May 4, 2020. |
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