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Richard Hagensen leads a song during the Sept. 28, 2023, protest calling for old-growth forest protection. (Photo by Marc Kitteringham/Campbell River Mirror)

Celebrating Rich Hagensen, outgoing chair of BC’s Campbell River chapter

Rich Hagensen reflects on decades of activism in Campbell River, from opposing fish farms to saving local hospitals. As he ...
Donald Trump sign Sign for former President of the United States Donald Trump at an Arizona for Trump rally at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Don’t Let Anger Trump Justice

The election of Donald Trump has sparked global concern, prompting the call for progressive Canadians to focus on key issues ...
The Many can defeat the Money. Here's where we start.

The Many can defeat the Money. Here’s where we start.

Across Canada, the crises we face are multiplying, from devastating floods and fires to a soaring cost of living and ...
Stop Private Helath Care Rally Ontario

Tell Doug Ford: We want public pharmacare, not privatized health care!

Stop playing politics with our health. It’s time to support national pharmacare and ensure everyone can afford their medications! ...
Briefing note on Bill C-64 (Pharmacare Act) for the Standing Committee on Health

Briefing note on Bill C-64 (Pharmacare Act) for the Standing Committee on Health

This is a copy of the briefing note that the Council of Canadians submitted to the parliamentary Standing Committee on ...
We’ve seen claims of ‘Common Sense’ before and it wasn’t pretty

We’ve seen claims of ‘Common Sense’ before and it wasn’t pretty

Originally published in the Toronto Star Memory is a powerful thing. We all have memories of beautiful moments that come ...
Health care “innovation” roadshow a smokescreen for privatization

Health care “innovation” roadshow a smokescreen for privatization

Last week I attended the final stop of a national town hall series hosted by the Canadian Medical Association and ...
Council of Canadians, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour, and Nova Scotia Health Coalition are gathering outside the event at the Halifax Convention Centre

TODAY: Public health defenders rally outside pro-privatization town hall 

"Instead of asking how we can invest more resources into our strained public health care system, these consultations are reviving ...