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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s skyrocketing population presents daunting task for housing

Record number of newcomers putting pressure on schools, hospitals and houses. B.C. is hoping Ottawa steps up to the plate.
Rob Shaw: Meet Sean Fraser, David Eby’s federal doppelganger on the housing front

Rob Shaw: Meet Sean Fraser, David Eby’s federal doppelganger on the housing front

From short-term rental crackdowns to standardized designs for homes, the federal housing minister appears to be aping B.C.’s style
British Columbians losing confidence government will reduce cellphone costs, says poll

British Columbians losing confidence government will reduce cellphone costs, says poll

Majorities of users are dissatisfied with how much their mobile phones cost them each month.
Rob Shaw: ‘Double-whammy’ coming this week for owners of short-term rentals

Rob Shaw: ‘Double-whammy’ coming this week for owners of short-term rentals

A bitter blow or an overdue move? Changes are afoot for short-term rental owners, writes Rob Shaw
Rob Shaw: Ottawa snubs the provinces eager to know the RCMP's future

Rob Shaw: Ottawa snubs the provinces eager to know the RCMP's future

B.C. Premier David Eby disappointed and frustrated at the lack of clarity
Carson Binda: Even British Columbians now oppose the carbon tax

Carson Binda: Even British Columbians now oppose the carbon tax

Poll suggests B.C. residents of all political stripes oppose far more than support the carbon tax
Rob Shaw: David Eby needs to realize Justin Trudeau doesn't want to be friends

Rob Shaw: David Eby needs to realize Justin Trudeau doesn't want to be friends

B.C. finds itself out of step with the country on the carbon tax all of a sudden
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