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Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief for British Columbians … and politicians

Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief for British Columbians … and politicians

There are substantial political consequences arising from the actions of the independent central bank and Tuesday's inflation data is likely to provide a respite to Eby and Trudeau, writes Kirk LaPointe
Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s head-scratching apology sought absolution, not accountability

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
Arny Wise: Some proposals to produce more affordable housing

Arny Wise: Some proposals to produce more affordable housing

There are no magic bullets, but plenty of ways to make a difference
Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s accusations against India show poor leadership

Kirk LaPointe: Trudeau’s accusations against India show poor leadership

Justin Trudeau has created an international incident by publicly accusing India of the murder of a Canadian citizen
Jordan Bateman: How Much Wood Could a Woodpecker Peck?

Jordan Bateman: How Much Wood Could a Woodpecker Peck?

A tale of an empty hole and a bird's nest in a tree
Mario Canseco: Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

Mario Canseco: Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell: poll

British Columbians are ahead of the national average on their willingness to pay higher taxes to address floods and for transit improvements
Kirk LaPointe: Meta does to news what Ottawa thought it wouldn't

Kirk LaPointe: Meta does to news what Ottawa thought it wouldn't

The Trudeau government has misjudged the tech titans and threatened Canadian journalism
Brian Sauvé: Surrey's twisty, political police transition needs swift clarity

Brian Sauvé: Surrey's twisty, political police transition needs swift clarity

The head of the National Police Federation says Surrey should not restaff at the expense of RCMP
Rob Shaw: Trudeau cabinet shuffle raises questions about reforms sought by Eby

Rob Shaw: Trudeau cabinet shuffle raises questions about reforms sought by Eby

Many ministers moved out of portfolios of importance to the province
Kirk LaPointe: Cabinet shuffle signals an administration aware it's wearing thin on Canadians

Kirk LaPointe: Cabinet shuffle signals an administration aware it's wearing thin on Canadians

What the cabinet shuffle accomplishes in this government’s lifespan – even if it wins the next election – is of questionable Liberal benefit, writes Kirk LaPointe