The War on Terrorism is expanding, not just in terms of territory that is subject to bombing, but the war is expanding in terms of setting up US bases, ideology and propaganda. It is expanding what is considered acceptable in our communities, and in the world. Today I hope to look at this expansion and [...]
The Assembly to End Poverty was initiated because we believe that the struggle to end poverty is at a critical historic juncture. Here in BC the “New Era” policies of the BC Liberal government are seriously jeopardizing the health and lives of hundreds of thousands of lowincome individuals and families. Several Victoria-based organizations, including the [...]
Towards a downtown dental clinic [PDF] A Report by Bruce Wallace Prepared for the Victoria Cool Aid Society In cooperation with the Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group
A report on Manhattan Minerals, a Canadian mining company in Tambogrande, Peru. The interests of farmers in Peru are aligned against FTAA rules and Canadian open pit mining industry interests. First we take Manhattan… Before they take Peru [PDF]
A response to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission’s proposal on fares and taxation. This report was submitted by Bruce Wallace on November 30 2000. Spare some more change? [PDF]
Brushed Aside: Poverty and Dental Care in Victoria [PDF] A Report from the Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group By Bruce B. Wallace, Research Coordinator 2000
On behalf of VIPIRG and the Barnard-Boecker Centre Foundation (BBCF), presented July 26, 1999, Nanaimo, British Columbia. In examination of this issue from the perspective of the public interest, we can find no reasonable justification for the appropriation of Nanoose for continued military purposes.
A case study, written by Angela MacRae based on interviews.
Denied Assistance -PDF(1996) The number of people receiving welfare in BC has been on the decline since 1995. Despite this, in 2002, the provincial government introduced dramatic policy changes designed to further shrink the welfare “caseload.” Some of these changes were unprecedented in Canada. Many of them dealt with how people access welfare—the eligibility rules [...]