Best Shantz Podcasts (2024)

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The Challenging Life and Violent Death of Barry Shantz

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The Abbotsford activist died in a 2020 police shooting. A documentary tells his story through the eyes of those who loved him. Dorothy Woodend writes. Dorothy is The Tyee's culture editor. Published Aug. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/12/Challenging-Life-Violent-Death-Barry-Shantz/By The Tyee

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Encountering Spirits While Traveling 15:37

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Send us a Text Message. The hosts share their experiences of encountering spirits while traveling and discuss the importance of being aware of energy when on the road. They emphasize the need to cleanse and discern energies to avoid picking up negative or unwanted entities. The hosts also highlight the power of knowledge and understanding in naviga…

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Please Advise! Why Does Sim Want to Muzzle the Integrity Czar

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Easy, says Dr. Steve. No one wants some do-gooder looking over their shoulder. Steve Burgess writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Aug. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2024/08/13/Why-Does-Sim-Want-Muzzle-Integrity-Czar/By The Tyee

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No Warning as Alberta Shuts Down Long-COVID Clinics

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It’s not hard to connect the dots between the anti-vaccine extremists — including Premier Smith — who dominate Alberta’s UCP and the admission by Alberta Health Services that it is shutting down its long-COVID clinics. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator…

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In Kitsilano, the Case of the Beloved and Broken Pool

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In Kitsilano, the case of the beloved and broken pool. “The City of Vancouver will never see this fall to ruin,” a former park board chair said. But will it? Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 13, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/13/Kitsilano-Case-Beloved-Broken-Pool/…

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The Force Awakens (Part 2) 1:52:26

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We just didn't get enough of Star Wars the first time around so here's our Part 2 for The Force Awakens! You'll hear what we think of the sad bucket that is R2-D2 in this movie and why we think the film did R2 dirty, a chat about the ease with which the heroes get plans to Death Star 3 and how that usually is a basis for the entire movie in this se…

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Join the Vancouver Fringe Festival for Their 40th Anniversary

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From Sept. 5 to 15, join the Fringe on Granville Island for more than 70 shows by local and international artists spanning theatre, comedy, dance and more. By the Vancouver Fringe Theatre Society. This article is part of a Tyee Presents initiative. Tyee Presents is the special sponsored content section within The Tyee where we highlight contests, e…

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BC’s New Chief Coroner Faces Pressure from Critics

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A critic of the BC Coroners Service says he hopes the appointment of a doctor as the new chief coroner will bring a new direction, but wants to know how Dr. Jatinder Baidwan will address the province’s low autopsy rate. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/12/BC-Ne…

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Former BC United Donors Are Jumping to Rustad’s Conservatives

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Former BC United donors are jumping to John Rustad’s Conservative Party of B.C. Big names like Vancouver Canucks chairman Francesco Aquilini are backing the new party. Andrew MacLeod, Tyee legislative bureau chief, reports. Published Aug. 12, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/12/Former-BC-United-Donors-Conservatives/…

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Ep 25- TYPE 3 FUN (Feat. Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones) 1:12:40

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Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones come aboard this episode to chat about some epic adventures that went wrong. We define the 3 types of fun and then dive into some "Type 3 Fun" stories. Fishing adventures gone wrong, climbing expeditions that fell apart, hunting recoveries that turned into disasters and cliff diving mistakes. We also talk about keep…

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The Enduring Power of Community Bike Shops

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The scalable model keeps thousands of bicycles out of landfills every year, and helps cyclists fix their rides on the cheap. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 9, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/08/09/Enduring-Power-Community-Bike-Shops/By The Tyee

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How BC Is Letting Big Industry Evade the Carbon Tax

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When B.C. introduced a carbon tax in 2008, the point was to apply it to all emissions but start at a low rate. Yet as the carbon tax has increased for households, the oil and gas industry has steadily evaded the carbon tax. Marc Lee writes. Marc is a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ B.C. office. Published Aug. 9, 2…

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In ‘Wînipêk,’ an Affirming Indigenous Vision for the Future

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In ‘Wînipêk,’ an affirming Indigenous vision for the future: Reading Niigaan Sinclair helps us to see Winnipeg with fresh eyes — and Canada too. Crawford Kilian, Tyee contributing editor, writes. Published Aug. 9, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/09/Winipek-Affirming-Indigenous-Vision-Future/…

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The Allure of Tim Walz’s Progressive Populism

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In the 72 hours since Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate, the charismatic military veteran and former high school social studies teacher has become a progressive sensation. Jackie Wong writes. Jackie is a Tyee senior editor. Published Aug. 9, 2024.https://thetyee.ca…

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Amplified Psychic Awareness: "Thinning of the Veils" 21:13

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Send us a Text Message. Increase in psychic activity and a "thinning" of the veils with Spirit is what this mini-morsel episode covers. The hosts share personal experiences of heightened sensitivity and psychic abilities, such as clairaudience and vivid dreams. They discuss the importance of recognizing and interpreting these experiences, as well a…

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As Canada Modernizes Research Funding, Is It Neglecting Indigenous Priorities

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As Canada modernizes research funding, is it neglecting Indigenous priorities? Nisga’a professor Amy Parent says the government should scrap its current report and start over. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 8, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/08/Canada-Research-Funding-Indigenous/…

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Why Danielle Smith Walked a Tightrope at a Calgary Town Hall

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“Whether mRNA and excess deaths, an Alberta Pension Plan, importing police from other countries, it is your chance to ask about what matters most to you!” Why Premier Danielle Smith can’t afford to ignore her populist base. Katie Teeling reports. Katie is a freelance reporter from Edmonton. Published Aug. 8, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/08…

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Inside a Spirited, Angsty Message to the Art World

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The world of contemporary art can be confounding, confusing and even slightly ridiculous. Where to find some clarity, or at least a few laughs? Wendy! Dorothy Woodend, Tyee culture editor, writes. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/08/07/Walter-Scott-Wendy-Graphic-Novel-Art-World/…

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Denny Matthews (HOF 2007) 33:58

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Denny Matthews, the Royals Hall of Fame Voice, has been calling games in Kansas City since the team's first game in 1969! This is his 56th year with the Royals. He joins me on this month's episode of the Lost Ballparks podcast to talk about K.C.'s Municipal Stadium, The "K", all things Royals, the first MLB game he ever attended and the ingenious s…

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Please Advise! Is Poilievre Winning the Battle of the Bots

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Apparently Yesenia from Russia, Fay from England and Belle from France who has no Twitter followers are “northern Ontarios” “still buzzing” from Pierre Poilievre’s rally in Kirkland Lake! Steve Burgess on whether PP is winning the battle of the bots. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Op…

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Disaster Dodged in Chilcotin River Landslide

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For nearly six days, water was accumulating behind a 30-metre-high debris accumulation deposited by a massive landslide across Chilcotin River. The river reduced to a trickle. But on Monday, the B.C. Interior finally got the alert they were waiting for. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, …

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Poverty More than Doubles Your Likelihood of Dying from Heat

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Being on income assistance makes a person almost 2 1/2 times more likely to die during a heat wave, according to a new study from the BC Centre for Disease Control. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/07/Poverty-Likelihood-Dying-Heat/…

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Kaycee Madu Is the Focus of a Two-Year Criminal Probe

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Former Alberta justice minister Kaycee Madu has been under investigation by the RCMP since June 2022 for attempted obstruction of justice related to a phone call he made to Edmonton’s police chief over a traffic ticket. Charles Rusnell reports. Charles is an independent investigative reporter based in Edmonton. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thety…

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The Parable of the Vulture

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As fellow animals, our ancestors took time to marvel at the sheer intensity of the lives of their sisters and brothers.Now we just call them species. And we dutifully count their disappearance like accountants. Andrew Nikiforuk writes. Andrew is a contributing editor for The Tyee. Published Aug. 7, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/06/Vultu…

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Consciousness Shifting: The Power of Shadow Work with Steven Twohig 40:24

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Send us a Text Message. Inner work and the concept of shadow is the conversation this episode with author Steven Twohig Sr. about his book 'Turning Within: Reclaiming Your Soul from Shadow'. They discuss the Inner work and the concept of shadow. Steven shares his journey and the transformation he experienced while writing the book. They also explor…

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Metro Van Is Losing Trees. That Means a Hotter Future

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With temperatures heating up, tree canopies have an important role to play in cooling residents. But new data says Vancouver has been losing tree coverage and adding pavement, making for dangerous conditions when extreme weather hits. Christopher Cheung reports. Chris reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/…

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Researching Brain Injury from Intimate Partner Violence in BC

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B.C. researchers are launching two studies to improve the diagnosis of brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence — and better understand long-term impacts. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/06/Researching-Brain-Injury-Intimate-Partner-Violence/…

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How the UCP Gutted Alberta’s Renewable Energy Future

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It should come as no shock on the first anniversary of the UCP’s seven-month freeze on renewable electricity projects that the policy has resulted in a deep chill on renewables. That was, of course, the idea. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Publishe…

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Turning the ‘Old Boys’ Painters Upside Down

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Even if you’re not an art history buff, you know their work: the Old Boys of Canadian art. All male, all white, sure, but all brilliant. Now, a new dialogue between long-dead and fiercely alive Canadian artists is on display in Victoria. Adele Weder writes. Adele is an award-winning cultural journalist whose most recent book is Ron Thom Architect: …

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The Force Awakens (Part 1) 2:11:33

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Mike and Tom are home. The old age home by the time we're done talking about The Force Awakens on The Everything Sequel Podcast! Once again we're tackling the Star Wars series so we'll be breaking up these episodes for you. You'll hear what we like in a movie that follows The New Hope blueprint bit by bit, which performance we just can't figure out…

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When Fred Herzog Saw in Black and White

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Fred Herzog was beloved for his photographs of everyday life in an older Vancouver: a rainy city of buzzing neon, the hustle of workers at the port, the morning quiet of cafés and corner stores. But he had a B&W side to him, too. Now on display. Christopher Cheung writes. Chris reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 5, 2024. https://t…

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The Brave Example of Kamala Harris

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The backlash she faces as a biracial woman is toxic. Here are needed changes in the U.S. — and Canada, too. Authors: Tracey Raney is a full professor at Toronto Metropolitan University. Cheryl N. Collier is the dean of arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Windsor. Published Aug. 6, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/05/B…

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Zuckerberg’s Harsh Blow to Canadian Democracy

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Post-Meta’s ban on Canadian news, one-third of local news outlets previously active on social media are now inactive. A new report takes the first comprehensive look at the impacts of Mark Zuckerberg’s move in response to Canada’s #OnlineNewsAct. Sarah Krichel reports. Sarah is The Tyee's social media manager and reports on media for The Tyee. Publ…

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No Longer an Official Emergency, COVID Remains a Crisis

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Not an emergency, but a crisis. B.C.’s top doctor has ended the COVID-19 public health emergency, which began nearly 1,600 days ago on March 17, 2020. Michelle Gamage reports. Michelle reports on health for The Tyee. Published Aug. 5, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/05/No-Longer-Official-Emergency-COVID-Remains-Crisis/…

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Ep 24- Raising Wilderness Kids (Feat. Scott Sunderwald) 1:01:57

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Scott Sunderwald is back to chat about raising kids in the wilderness! Scott moved to the Northern Rockies to raise his 6 children and tells us about some of the challenges and experiences that he went through with his family. We also talk about some of the best things to bring when camping with a toddler and a few tips to make your adventures a bi…

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Checked: Is BC Really Running Out of Electricity

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Is B.C. — blessed with green hydroelectric energy — running out of power? And is that justification for expanding fossil fuel production? Let’s take a closer look. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen reports on civic issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 2, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/08/02/Is-BC-Really-Running-Out-Electricity/…

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For Refugees in Surrey, a Harrowing Search for Housing

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High rents. Abusive landlords. Decrepit basement suites. For refugees staying in Surrey as they establish a life in Canada, many have no choice but to accept these problems because it’s the only way they can have a roof over their heads. By Christopher Cheung. Chris reports on urban issues for The Tyee. Published Aug. 2, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Ne…

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After a Massive Landslide, the Threat of Flash Floods

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The province says it is closely monitoring a “dynamic” situation after a massive landslide blocked the Chilcotin River — raising the possibility of catastrophic downstream impacts if the dam created by the landslide suddenly gives way. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Aug. 2, 2024. https://thet…

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Seeing a UFO/UAP and Exploring New Realms/Telepathy & Feeling Impressions 19:17

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Send us a Text Message. Seeing a UFO/UAP and the importance of being in tune with one's true feelings is today's mini morsel episode. They emphasize that seeing UFOs or other paranormal phenomena should not be feared, but rather seen as an opportunity for exploration and growth. They also touch on the idea that extraterrestrial beings may be our sp…

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How Sports Open Doors to Community and Safety

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alt The recent World Drowning Prevention Day highlighted that the BC Coroners Service did not report how long victims lived in Canada. But anecdotal accounts suggest newcomers are more vulnerable when it comes to drowning. Katie Hyslop reports. Katie reports on youth and education for The Tyee. Published Aug. 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/0…

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How BC’s New Poverty Reduction Strategy Falls Short

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“Last week the B.C. government released the first update to its poverty reduction strategy since the inaugural plan was released in 2019. We found it less of a strategy and more of a report card on the work already happening.” Authors: Rowan Burdge is the provincial director of the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition. Anastasia French is the manager for…

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The Risks of Killing a COVID Early Warning System

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COVID-19 is surging and even played a role in ending the presidential campaign of 81-year-old Joe Biden, who was infected for the third time last month. Still, the Ontario government shut down its early warning system. Andrew Nikiforuk writes. Andrew is a Tyee contributing editor. Published Aug. 1, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/08/01/Risks…

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Amnesty International Declares Its First ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ in Canada

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Amnesty International has designated a Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief its first “prisoner of conscience” held in Canada. The human rights organization called on the Canadian government this morning to immediately release Chief Dsta’hyl. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published Aug. 1, 2024. https://thet…

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Is Take Back Alberta on Its Last Legs

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Being told you have three weeks to comply with the law after being found in civil contempt is not what most of us would call a ringing victory, but you have to give Take Back Alberta founder (or whatever he is) David Parker credit for seeing the bright side of life. David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-seco…

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What Are Your Rights When Filming the Police

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Is it legal to record the police? In short, yes. But there are rules, and caveats. Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published July 31, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/News/2024/07/31/What-Are-Your-Rights-Filming-Police/By The Tyee

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Good Riddance, I Say, to the Easy A

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“My kid’s report card was free of letter grades. And I love this new way of learning.” Harrison Mooney on why he’s saying good riddance to the easy A and embracing the new grading system now across B.C. Harrison is an award-winning author and journalist from Abbotsford, B.C. Published July 31, 2024. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/07/31/Good-Ridda…

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