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Data Points: Housing downturn expected despite better market performance

Data Points: Housing downturn expected despite better market performance

Any market momentum is likely to be cut short by the Bank of Canada's interest rate moves, writes Bryan Yu
Rob Shaw: Brad West breaks ranks with his NDP brethren on decriminalization of drugs

Rob Shaw: Brad West breaks ranks with his NDP brethren on decriminalization of drugs

The system isn't working for those who need help, PoCo mayor argues
Kirk LaPointe: Government keeps obscuring our right to know what we don't

Kirk LaPointe: Government keeps obscuring our right to know what we don't

Last week was a big week on the information-freedom frontier, for better and worse
Rob Shaw: Two byelections, one wake-up call for BC United

Rob Shaw: Two byelections, one wake-up call for BC United

Results suggest a lot of work to do before challenging the NDP
Carson Binda: Vancouver city staff need to get their heads out of the sand

Carson Binda: Vancouver city staff need to get their heads out of the sand

Property owners face significant tax increases in coming years
Rob Shaw: Under David Eby, Royal Museum of BC won't be much different, just not the same

Rob Shaw: Under David Eby, Royal Museum of BC won't be much different, just not the same

The power struggle between the minister and the CEO is over, but the long-term vision is unclear
Merle Alexander: DRIPA, mining and a glimmer of fools gold in British Columbia

Merle Alexander: DRIPA, mining and a glimmer of fools gold in British Columbia

Is B.C. on the brink of a moment for meaningful, transformative change, or are we as a society merely in pursuit of fool’s gold?
Carson Binda: Time for MLAs and ministers to join the real-world economy

Carson Binda: Time for MLAs and ministers to join the real-world economy

The perks for our politicians need to be cut
Bruce Allen: If the taxing Liberals have their way, Canadian teams will never win a Stanley Cup

Bruce Allen: If the taxing Liberals have their way, Canadian teams will never win a Stanley Cup

The tax man always has his hand out, Bruce Allen notes
Rob Shaw: If the Police Act won't let the province decide Surrey's police force, fix the act

Rob Shaw: If the Police Act won't let the province decide Surrey's police force, fix the act

It's time to fix the toothless legislation to avoid another Surrey debacle