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Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Flight attendants have reached a tentative deal with their employer. By siding with workers, the provincial government got to hit an unpopular airline, embarrass Ottawa and stand with unions.
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Opinion: Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future

Opinion: Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future

Short-term turbulence is no reason to abandon a policy that’s delivered cheaper EVs, cleaner air and real consumer benefits.
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Opinion: Misguided attacks on B.C. developers risk deepening housing crisis

Opinion: Misguided attacks on B.C. developers risk deepening housing crisis

With the housing crisis worsening, critics and developers clash over how to add supply and who should carry the cost
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Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

The Comox councillor and family doctor wants the BC Greens in the corridors of power
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Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The 24-year-old activist is giving the party an electric jolt
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Mario Canseco: Canada remains divided on current, future immigration policies

Mario Canseco: Canada remains divided on current, future immigration policies

Research Co. finds immigration climbing the list of top concerns, uniting Gen Z, Quebecers and Conservatives in calls for limits
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Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

The Cowichan Nation case has sparked a debate about reconciliation, land rights and the future of private property in B.C.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Ruling could scare the general public and businesses considering investing in B.C.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: What should happen at B.C. Ferries headquarters every morning

Adrian Raeside cartoon: What should happen at B.C. Ferries headquarters every morning

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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Record deficits, spiralling debt and unchecked contingency spending reveal a government unwilling to face fiscal reality
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