Commentary

Rob Shaw: John Rustad wants to bring the BC Conservatives back

The MLA for Nechako Lakes crossed the floor, now hopes to cross the province as BC Conservative leader

Mar 26, 2023 10:10 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: The dizzying B.C. debt load isn't to be taken lightly

The debt is growing quickly, but the government says not to worry

Mar 24, 2023 8:25 AM Read more >

Opinion: Housing "pace-of-change" decision pivotal for Vancouver

Vancouver council needs to move ahead, and not slowly, on development

Mar 23, 2023 5:23 PM Read more >

Jordan Bateman: It's time to pay political attention in B.C.

British Columbians need to "unquit" politics to deal with a worrisome picture

Mar 22, 2023 10:46 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby banks on electricity. Now we just have to find it

Many questions remain as the premier pins the energy future on electricity ahead of other options

Mar 22, 2023 8:49 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Fix our failure to fight online hate, harassment

We need to find ways to deal with purveyors of online hatred and harassment.

Mar 21, 2023 5:11 PM Read more >

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

Mar 20, 2023 8:44 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 20, 2023 5:29 PM Read more >

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.

Mar 20, 2023 4:18 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Rising support for capital punishment in Canada

A majority of Canadians want the law changed to reinstate capital punishment

Mar 18, 2023 10:18 PM Read more >