Articles by PV Staff
Vancouver Civic Election: It’s Complicated
As always, local elections are a significant arena of political struggle.
New Provocations Against Syria
There are ominous signals that Western imperialist powers are looking for ways to prolong the violence in Syria
Huge People’s Protest in New Delhi As Resistance Grows
Over 200,000 workers and farmers from different states in India marched in New Delhi on September 5.
Past BC Teachers President Sentenced for Pipeline Protest
Supreme Court of BC continues to jail environmental activists for protesting against Transmountain expansion.
Darkness Descending – Capitalism Kills
Humanity and other species are starting to pay the price for centuries of unchecked imperialist expansion.
Symbolism or Progress?
A National Day for Truth and Reconciliation could better serve as a reminder of unkept Liberal promises.
Chemical Warfare Claims Against Syria Exposed by Independent Research Group
Note shreds claims by NATO powers that Syrian government engaged in chemical warfare against its own population.
Killer Bomb Was Made in USA
The attack killed 40 boys aged 6 to 11 who were being taken on a school trip.
Anti-War Activist Dan Kovalik to Speak at BC Forums
Human rights lawyer and anti-war activist Dan Kovalik, author of The Plot To Attack Iran, will speak in Vancouver and Surrey.
Ford Attacks Sex-Ed – Students and Teachers Fight Back
The response from educators, students, LGBTQ and allies to Premier Doug Ford's attack on the sex-ed curriculum in Ontario has been fast and furious.
Vancouver Labour Backs Wide Range of Municipal Candidates
There's still confusion around the crowded 2018 municipal election in Vancouver, but some clarity is emerging.
After the Trump-Putin Meeting
Lining up behind the Justin Trudeaus and Angela Merkels of the world will not stop the advance of fascism.
Community Activist Helen Kennedy Runs For TDSB Ward 4 Trustee
A popular labour and community activist in Toronto has thrown her hat into the ring as a candidate for School Trustee in Ward 4
Canada Abstains on UN Condemnation of Israeli Violence
Israel acts like a rogue state, constantly violating human rights, while Canada joins with the US in giving it a free pass on the world stage.
Mexican Candidate Says Economy Would Survive NAFTA Collapse
Lopez Obrador, the center-left candidate leading the polls in the July 1 presidential election, says his country should focus on strengthening the domestic market and the rural economy if NAFTA talks fail.
Nepal Communists Complete Unification
The Maoist former rebels and the Communist UML party have merged to form the largest left party. The two constituents of the ruling coalition formed the Nepal Communist Party, which now heads the nation's first majority government in 19 years.
BC Casino Workers Fight for Fairness
Thousands of casino workers in several British Columbia cities are either on strike or gearing up for walkouts as they struggle to win fair wages and improved working conditions.
One City Trustee Carrie Bercic Challenges VSB Budget
"Putting students first means we must find a way to serve students who are most adversely affected by these proposed cuts.”
Global Class Struggle
Trump hits federal workers, gender bias still remains, Amazon Italian workers win contract, Korean labour leader released & more.
Sohan Mann (1934-2017)
People’s Voice is sad to announce the death of Comrade Sohan Mann, a Communist leader in Calgary’s Punjabi community.
Vancouver Peace Council Formed to Promote Stronger Anti-War Action
The formation of the Vancouver Peace Council follows a decline in anti-war activity in this city in recent years.
Chinese Report Slams US Human Rights Abuses
Washington is in no position to play the role of a global human rights judge.
Another Israeli Massacre in Gaza
The sickening slaughter was committed by IDF forces using air strikes, tanks, assault weapons, and tear gas to attack unarmed Palestinians.
GLOBAL CLASS STRUGGLE
UK campus pension strike, Tamil Nadu garment workers face sex harassment, 100k protest in Melbourne, Mine workers killed in Pakistan, SA gold miners win compensation, Women workers in Iran
No War With Syria Says VDLC
The Vancouver and District Labour Council passed a resolution against the assault on Syria.
May Day Photos
May Day events and rallies
Trading Away Canadian Jobs and Sovereignty
The struggle to stop this draconian new NAFTA deal might have been won if the trade union movement had picked up the fight.
Fisk Report Casts New Doubts on Syria Attack Excuse
A Syrian doctor’s report that no chemical weapons were used throws doubt on subsequent air strikes, applauded by the Canadian government.