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Housing activity picks up, but too soon to call it a correction

Housing activity picks up, but too soon to call it a correction

There are signs of a comeback in housing sales, but more time is needed to be certain
BC has until March 31 to spend its surplus. It likely can't.

BC has until March 31 to spend its surplus. It likely can't.

David Eby has a nearly $6 billion surplus he is trying to disburse before the use-it-or-lose-it March 31 deadline.
Carson Binda: Fix severance rules when public servants job-hop

Carson Binda: Fix severance rules when public servants job-hop

The B.C. government needs to fix a loophole that permitted a public servant to receive severance pay, then join a government board.
Mario Canseco: Rising support for capital punishment in Canada

Mario Canseco: Rising support for capital punishment in Canada

A majority of Canadians want the law changed to reinstate capital punishment
Rob Shaw: For Premier David Eby, doling out cash isn't rewarding

Rob Shaw: For Premier David Eby, doling out cash isn't rewarding

In using his nearly $6 billion budget surplus, Eby expected more of a political payoff
Big city budgets ignore reality of challenging economic times

Big city budgets ignore reality of challenging economic times

News flash to new municipal councils: Life in British Columbia is expensive enough. We don’t need you to pile on. Fact: Your constituents are dealing with household costs rising faster than at any time in the last four decades.
Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

The past two weeks have been challenging for the federal government, with reports of foreign interference in federal nomination processes.
Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

The Opposition BC Liberals are shifting their support away from decriminalization and the safe supply of drugs, in the wake of the positive reception to the party’s recent addictions treatment platform.
Rob Shaw: B.C. disinformation bill makes sense. Will it help?

Rob Shaw: B.C. disinformation bill makes sense. Will it help?

The legislation, if passed, would make it illegal to to deliberately and knowingly make false statements about elections and election candidates. “It’s super important,” said Attorney General Niki Sharma.
In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

The past few days have provided more opportunities for speculation about an early federal election in Canada. Topics such as foreign interference and the type of people who some of our members of Parliament choose to meet dominated the airwaves.