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Podcast for June 2017: Where is this ship headed?
In the first episode since the provincial election, B.C. is still in rocky waters. SFU political scientist David Moscrop joins host Kai Nagata to explain what’s going on in ...
For which nation and in whose interest?
Don’t be fooled by the “national interest” narrative. Trans Mountain’s expansion is for the one per cent. In my 43 years living in this great country, I have never ...
Celebrating our behind the scenes victories
How we continue to make a big difference in B.C. What a whirlwind of a month. From candidate debates, canvassing and back-to-back get out the vote phone banking, to ...
My sister and I walked from Victoria to Burnaby
Guest blog by Kathryn Cass Why would two Dogwood organizers in their 60’s decide to walk 80 kilometres? Last month, my sister and I embarked on four days of ...
Organized people can beat big money
We can win big — but only if we don’t let up now I’ve never felt more excited about the possibilities for a province where you lead and our ...
Victory in Courtenay-Comox
Guest writer Will Cole-Hamilton is Dogwood’s volunteer team leader in Courtenay. Today the BC NDP’s Ronna-Rae Leonard was officially declared the winner here by 189 votes. Like the 43 other ...
Bonus Bias at the Port of Vancouver
Would you trust a judge whose salary is paid by the accused? Our partner groups Voters Taking Action on Climate Change and Communities and Coal are in court this ...
Rest up, gather your people, stay organized
Kai & Emily debrief the election outcome in the Dogwood Burnaby kitchen. Whatever the final seat count, we’ve got this. Reactions? How’re you doing post-election? Share in the ...
It’s a new day in B.C.
Dogwood’s Courtenay-Comox organizer reflects on the election and the work ahead I can’t explain why, but over the past couple of weeks I had this feeling in the pit ...