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Overzealous security clampdown on photography around Olympic venue in Vancouver

Overzealous security clampdown on photography around Olympic venue in Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 9, 2010
You can’t take photographs from the streets or sidewalks surrounding the Vancouver Olympic Centre, despite the fact they are public property.
B.C. Liberal throne speech opens new session of Parliament

B.C. Liberal throne speech opens new session of Parliament

By Staff | February 9, 2010
Lieutenant-Governor Steven Point delivered the following speech from the throne today (February 9) on behalf of Gordon Campbell's Liberal government.
Photos: Olympics bring security checkpoints, fences, and closures to Vancouver

Photos: Olympics bring security checkpoints, fences, and closures to Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 8, 2010
With the 2010 Winter Games set to open on Friday (February 12), Olympic venues in Vancouver are surrounded by a maze of security checkpoints, fences, and road closures.
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Premier Gordon Campbell capitalizes on Olympic torch run

Premier Gordon Campbell capitalizes on Olympic torch run

By Charlie Smith | February 8, 2010
It seems that every time you turn on the news, there's an image of B.C.'s leader with the flame.
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Federal New Democrats poke fun at Michael Ignatieff attending Olympics

Federal New Democrats poke fun at Michael Ignatieff attending Olympics

By Charlie Smith | February 8, 2010
The Liberal leader said politicians should be working. So is attending the 2010 Games considered being on the job?
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Is there a terrorist lurking underneath Tamara Taggart's sweet demeanour?

Is there a terrorist lurking underneath Tamara Taggart's sweet demeanour?

By Charlie Smith | February 8, 2010
The CTV weathercaster wasn't permitted to bring nail clippers into B.C. Place.
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Photos: Signs of Olympic resistance in Vancouver

Photos: Signs of Olympic resistance in Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 8, 2010
Posters, stickers, and graffiti espousing criticism, expressing anger, and announcing plans to protest the Olympics have been put up across Vancouver.
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Video: 2010 Poverty Olympics poke fun at serious issues facing Vancouver

Video: 2010 Poverty Olympics poke fun at serious issues facing Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 8, 2010
On Sunday (February 7), hundreds of people gathered in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for the 2010 Poverty Olympics.
Are some of those Olympic panhandlers in Vancouver actually cops?

Are some of those Olympic panhandlers in Vancouver actually cops?

By Charlie Smith | February 8, 2010
For fun, if you think an unfamiliar beggar in the neighbourhood is a cop, ask him out for coffee, and see how he reacts.
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Photos: 2010 Poverty Olympics showcase homelessness in Vancouver

Photos: 2010 Poverty Olympics showcase homelessness in Vancouver

By Stephen Hui | February 7, 2010
Hundreds of people gathered in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on Sunday (February 7) to celebrate the 2010 Poverty Olympics.
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B.C. Supreme Court aquaculture ruling creates intriguing human-rights issue

By Charlie Smith | February 7, 2010
B.C. Human Rights Tribunal chair Heather MacNaughton has ruled that she has jurisdiction over complaints.
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Expect an aboriginal person to light the Olympic cauldron to open the 2010 Winter Games

Expect an aboriginal person to light the Olympic cauldron to open the 2010 Winter Games

By Charlie Smith | February 6, 2010
This would be a smart way to defuse the impact of a Vancouver street protest on opening day.
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When women knew their place: Feminism, equality, and the National Post

By Mike Cowie | February 5, 2010
Remember when a woman knew to keep quiet and to never talk back to her man? Well, the National Post Editorial Board sure does.
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Deputy chief clarifies role of Vancouver police during 2010 Olympics

Deputy chief clarifies role of Vancouver police during 2010 Olympics

By Staff | February 5, 2010
For the people of Vancouver, our security measures may seem puzzling at times, with so many different agencies and uniforms in a city where residents are used to the services of just one agency, the Vancouver Police Department.
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Canadian nurse and activist Scott Weinstein on the two Haitis

Canadian nurse and activist Scott Weinstein on the two Haitis

By Staff | February 4, 2010
This was so unlike the fear propaganda that is drummed into our heads about Haiti, which is why we didn’t see any other white people on foot the whole time except one guy with his young Haitian girlfriend.
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