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February 20th 2017

The U.S. political climate may push even more Americans to seek asylum in Canada.

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What's ethical journalism? There are many ways to answer that question. I polled my team and a few friends to hear their thoughts. Linda Solomon Wood Opinion \| February 17th 2017

Two Tory MPs call on Ottawa to stop illegal Canada-US border crossings Michelle Rempel and Tony Clement tweeted on Sunday that illegal crossings are unsafe and place a burden on local law enforcement. Morgan Lowrie News, US News, Politics \| February 19th 2017

Former PM Brian Mulroney serenades President Donald Trump at fundraiser A video posted on social media that appeared to be taken from a fundraising event shows Brian Mulroney singing "When Irish Eyes are Smiling" to Donald Trump. The Canadian Press News, US News, Politics \| February 19th 2017

'I wouldn't have let him go': Minneapolis woman shocked friend walked to Canada Saciido Shaie says something seemed to be weighing on her friend Mohamed Badal in the days before he vanished. Lauren Krugel News, US News, Politics \| February 19th 2017

Federal budget to deliver significant investments in housing, says minister The box-like development on a city-owned site across from Vancouver’s Science World, will provide housing for 40 low-income residents. Monthly rent for a studio: $375. Alia Dharssi News, Politics \| February 17th 2017

Federal government abandons Sable Island wind project 15 years after its launch Ottawa to abandon a wind project on the iconic crescent-shaped sandbar more than 15 years after it launched the initiative. It comes after legislation allowed Exxon to pursue deep drilling for oil. Aly Thomson, Canada's National Observer News, Energy, Politics \| February 19th 2017

Tories boo leadership candidate Michael Chong for proposing to reduce carbon pollution "If we are going to win the next election we need to have a credible position to reduce emissions," said Conservative MP and leadership candidate Michael Chong. Geordon Omand News, Energy, Politics \| February 19th 2017

Trudeau warns black tie business elite to 'get real' about anxiety workers feel Trudeau delivered the no-holds-barred message to an audience of 400 politicians, business leaders and other notables at the annual St. Matthew's Banquet in the opulent Hamburg city hall. Mike Blanchfield News, Energy, Politics \| February 18th 2017

Longtime activist Barlow discusses finding common ground with Trump on trade Ironically, U.S. president Donald Trump has emerged as something of an unlikely champion for an idea that he shares with progressive movements like Maude Barlow's Council of Canadians. Andy Blatchford News, Energy, Politics \| February 19th 2017

Don't despair, you can save the world within your reach We must stand in solidarity with the people in the U.S. defending civil rights, minorities and the environment, writes Jens Wieting of Sierra Club BC. Jens Wieting Opinion, Politics \| February 17th 2017

Ineffective divestment campaigns should give way to direct corporate actions Few universities have divested fossil fuel holdings, so the volunteer campaign efforts should be turned to protest fossil fuel companies, writes Nick Fillmore. Nick Fillmore Opinion, Energy, Politics \| February 17th 2017

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