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Paul Sullivan: Another Groundhog Day for B.C. housing affordability

Paul Sullivan: Another Groundhog Day for B.C. housing affordability

The iconic Groundhog Day movie – centred on a single day that repeats over and over for a beleaguered weather reporter played by comic Bill Murray – has nothing on B.C.
Rob Shaw: Eby selects Penny Ballem as his special adviser on health

Rob Shaw: Eby selects Penny Ballem as his special adviser on health

Premier David Eby has hired veteran health executive Penny Ballem as his new special adviser on health, adding yet another civilian expert into his office to tackle a complex issue on which he’s planning major reforms.
Rob Shaw: Like with approvals, expect delays on housing reform results

Rob Shaw: Like with approvals, expect delays on housing reform results

Premier David Eby continues to promise reforms that will deliver “results that people will be able to see and feel in their lives,” but he unveiled another housing change this week that may take many months to show visible results, if at
Chris Gardner: Canada needs to pick up its economic tempo

Chris Gardner: Canada needs to pick up its economic tempo

It’s a slam-dunk business deal if there ever was one; strategic for both Canada and Japan – with investment, jobs and climate change boxes all getting giant checkmarks.
Rob Shaw: B.C. post-secondary minister ‘pushes haters back’ at drag queen story time protest

Rob Shaw: B.C. post-secondary minister ‘pushes haters back’ at drag queen story time protest

When barely a dozen protesters tried to disrupt a drag queen story-time event at Coquitlam’s public library on Saturday, they were greeted by hundreds of flag-waving, singing, cheering supporters who drowned them out and pushed them back.
Rob Shaw: Eby’s many early accomplishments are impressive, but meaningless

Rob Shaw: Eby’s many early accomplishments are impressive, but meaningless

Premier David Eby has reached the half-way point of his 100-day launch plan, and while he’s racked up an impressive list of accomplishments so far, he’s also a long way away from hitting the high bar he set for himself at the start.
Kirk LaPointe: UBC professor’s departure raises more questions than answers

Kirk LaPointe: UBC professor’s departure raises more questions than answers

The curious case of Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has left an institution and reconciliation in a most terrible spot. It is difficult to know where to start.
Mario Canseco: British Columbians struggling to recover financial health in wake of pandemic

Mario Canseco: British Columbians struggling to recover financial health in wake of pandemic

Three years ago, initial reports about a virus affecting residents of China began to make their way into the North American airwaves.
Mario Canseco: Service and other factors that trigger tipping’s tipping point across Canada

Mario Canseco: Service and other factors that trigger tipping’s tipping point across Canada

For the past couple of years, social media users have shared pictures of the “suggested tip amounts” they have encountered when the bill is brought to them at a restaurant or when they try to pay for a meal using a credit card.
Kirk LaPointe: For clear answers to complex problems, consider engaging in a chat with Chat

Kirk LaPointe: For clear answers to complex problems, consider engaging in a chat with Chat

I have found a new authority on political and economic challenges. Let me introduce you. Let me say, though, that my dialogue with my new, resourceful friend is different than most I conduct.