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In defence of Dr. Henry

In defence of Dr. Henry

Rob Shaw: Nobody’s perfect, including BC’s Provincial Health Officer. But she’s vastly more experienced, qualified, and capable than literally all of her critics.
Papers, please

Papers, please

Jody Vance: The next big divisive pandemic debate is about vaccine passports. They’re either a no-way or no-brainer.
Reasonable limits

Reasonable limits

Suzanne Anton on the legal arguments underpinning an upcoming challenge to a public health order banning in-person religious services.
Burn the bingo card

Burn the bingo card

Rob Shaw: Under the O: Oh my God, did that ever not go over well.
As the 9-to-5 workday fades, the food industry will benefit

As the 9-to-5 workday fades, the food industry will benefit

The traditional workday was already in a fragile state - but the pandemic has likely finished it. This could create a variety of opportunities for the food industry.
Taking shots

Taking shots

Rob Shaw: Questions and pointed answers about vaccine supply and whether one complete dose will be enough.
Political Capital 1 - Pandemic politics, ICBC, and the overdose crisis

Political Capital 1 - Pandemic politics, ICBC, and the overdose crisis

What do you get when you combine two BC political commentators with two winning strategists? Great TV.
Making sure public health orders hold up to challenges

Making sure public health orders hold up to challenges

Suzanne Anton: "The provincial government should ensure that enough justification for each public health order is given to hold up in court, if challenged."
The Call, Part Two

The Call, Part Two

With delays in vaccine rollout, waiting on the crucial second dose is key. Jody Vance shows how the process worked in her case.
Don’t nag, but instead show what ‘doing better’ looks like

Don’t nag, but instead show what ‘doing better’ looks like

Mayor Gaby Wickstrom: “We need to do better” may be intended to reach some people for the first time, but risks alienating those who’ve done their part from the beginning.