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Putting a Stop to Ageism
On this edition of Journal, I’d like to ask if any of these following scenarios sound familiar – and these are just a few of the stories included in a report by British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate called “Reframing Ageing: British Columbians’ Thoughts on Ageism.” Over 9000 individuals participated with over 80% believing ageism is an issue in BC, with more than half saying they had been personally impacted.
What to Do About Men’s Health
On this edition of Journal, we focus on the challenges facing boys and men in today’s society.
Seniors are Alone
On this edition of Journal, seniors services. For 11 years, British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate has been measuring the challenges facing our seniors.
How DRIPA Happened
On this edition of Journal, we speak with a man who was a member of the British Columbia legislature that gave birth to the now-controversial DRIPA bill, Mike de Jong.
State of Construction in British Columbia
On this edition of Journal, we ask the question: Why, in a recent front page story, was one expert quoted as saying he was not too concerned about reported job losses in the construction sector?
What’s Happening at the Legislature?
On this edition of Journal, we lift the curtain on the chaos of the NDP in British Columbia.
State of Forestry in British Columbia
On this edition of Journal: a closer look at the recently released forestry report that says we have to abandon the old ways of managing our forests because the status quo is not working.
Less Ribbon-Cutting, More Action
On this edition of Journal, mayor Brad West of Port Coquitlam walks us through some of the failures we are seeing in our governments at all levels and some of the solutions.
Help From Above
On this edition of Journal, we open our eyes to the challenges and needs of those living in some of British Columbia’s most remote communities.
Musqueam: What Does it Mean?
On this edition of Journal, we try to untangle the evermore confusing issues surrounding aboriginal title in British Columbia and what it means for private property owners.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Governing Metro Vancouver
On this edition of Journal, a subject that is near and dear to me – governance.
Death By a Thousand Taxes
On this edition of Journal, we join the chorus of voices repudiating British Columbia’s new budget.
Paramedics’ Emergency Call
On this edition of Journal, we take a closer look at one piece of our health care system that doesn’t usually get much attention, even though we see them working on our streets all the time: paramedics.
Decriminalization: Where to go from here
On this edition of Journal; an opportunity to look back at British Columbia’s failed experiment of decriminalization – and look forward to what might come next.
Turmoil on the Right in British Columbia Politics
On this edition of Journal: What has happened to the centre-right coalition that ran British Columbia for so many years, under various names (SoCreds, BC Liberals, etc.)?
Is British Columbia’s Healthcare on Life Support?
On this edition of Journal: healthcare. How can we ever have a meaningful discussion on how to improve healthcare delivery in Canada when we aren’t even allowed to ask the question? Medicare is perfect – until it isn’t.
Seniors in Poverty
On this edition of Journal: the complexities and needs of our aging population.
A Big Bold Brazen Budget Deficit
On this edition of Journal: an in-depth look at the recent federal budget with one of Canada’s top economists, Jock Finlayson.
Disorder on Our Streets
On this edition of Journal, we examine the issue of retail crime and street disorder, and how they are changing the cities we live in.
A Return to Common Sense
On this edition of Journal, we look at what is happening in our economy.