Commentary

Rob Shaw: Question period reforms aim for time limits, less heckling, real questions, real answers

The politicians have agreed to try it, at least for a week

Oct 2, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s head-scratching apology sought absolution, not accountability

The prime minister didn’t let us down in our expectation of his letting us down, writes Kirk LaPointe

Sep 29, 2023 12:16 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Shrugs greet the new normal of provincial deficits

The public doesn't care because the budget will balance itself, Rob Shaw says sarcastically

Sep 28, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Arny Wise: Some proposals to produce more affordable housing

There are no magic bullets, but plenty of ways to make a difference

Sep 27, 2023 2:15 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Province dashes planned dashboard on impact of drug decriminalization

BC NDP government weakens method to assess success and failure

Sep 27, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Ralph Sultan: Caregivers need to be given a break as society ages

Demand grows and grows but the health care system is lagging

Sep 26, 2023 9:56 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: They came, they met, they brought no new ideas

Annual UBCM meeting featured a popular premier and plenty of ministers with ways to stall

Sep 25, 2023 7:24 AM Read more >

Opinion: Playing Monopoly with public projects and taxpayer money

Governments should not be telling private sector investors how they should do their jobs

Sep 24, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Exempting non-profit housing societies from PTT helps with affordability

Every dollar counts in the non-profit housing sector and the PTT is hurting it

Sep 22, 2023 3:25 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: How two political adversaries turned to each other when the online threats became too much

In politics, they say, everyone has to watch out for each other

Sep 22, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >