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The approach to Port Alberni?

Documents reveal that food deprivation was used in nutritional experiments on children in Native Residential Schools in Canada; drawing parallels to Nazi human experiments

Documents reveal that food deprivation was used in nutritional experiments on malnourished children in Native Residential Schools in Canada; drawing parallels to Nazi human experiments

Prime Minister Harper compiles “enemy list”

Canadian Prime Minister's office sends emails requesting that aides compile a list of "enemies" for distribution to new Cabinet

Canadian Prime Minister’s office sends emails requesting that aides compile a list of “enemies” for distribution to new Cabinet

Canning the new Fisheries Amendments?

The Canadian Conservative government has missed another deadline to implement its controversial fisheries bill which gutted habitat protection.

The Canadian Conservative government has missed another deadline to implement its controversial fisheries bill which gutted habitat protection.

Hey man, Goldman Sacked

Bruce Heyman, a wealthy Goldman Sachs manager and Obama fundraiser, won't replace David Jacobson as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

Bruce Heyman, a wealthy Goldman Sachs manager and Obama fundraiser, won’t replace David Jacobson as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.

M.P. – Mega Pension

Many Canadian Members of Parliament will receive pensions over $100,000 per year

Many Canadian Members of Parliament will receive pensions over $100,000 per year

“Bairded” in his Lair

Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner's House in London

Canadian MP John Baird holidayed for free with 6 friends at High Commissioner’s House in London

Luxury Trumps Affordable

Donald Trump announces new Trump Tower in Vancouver featuring luxury condos. Meanwhile studies show Vancouver's high housing costs are driving out families and students.

Donald Trump announces new Trump Tower in Vancouver featuring luxury condos. Meanwhile studies show Vancouver’s high housing costs are driving out families and students.

Harping on Free Trade

 Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.

Stephen Harper promotes free trade deal in first speech by a Canadian Prime Minister to the British Parliament in 70 years.

A Kinder Morgan dawns for B.C.?

Oil spill on Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline fuels pipeline debate

Oil spill on Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline fuels pipeline debate

Chris Had Field day!

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, announces his retirement. [From outer space to inner chamber?]

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, commander of the International Space Station, announces his retirement.        To boldly go?