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Magic words

Magic words

Jody Vance: British Columbia has been a comparative success story. As tensions and fears rise, we should stick with the formula that works.
More clarity needed on return to school

More clarity needed on return to school

Ada Slivinski: ‘Keeping up with online schooling while holding down a full-time job is impossible, no matter what magazines and mom-bloggers tell you.´
Missed Opportunity

Missed Opportunity

At best, Premier John Horgan’s reference to ‘opportunities’ for an early election was a poor choice of words. At worst, it’s reckless.
In pandemic response, one size does not fit all

In pandemic response, one size does not fit all

Dene Moore: ‘There are two British Columbias, urban and rural. To ignore the divide is to increase it.’
Three-dimensional chess

Three-dimensional chess

A political strategist-eye view of some of the thinking that goes into selecting committees.
Broader, freer trade key to Canada's future

Broader, freer trade key to Canada's future

Roslyn Kunin: Canada needs two things: a more diverse global customer base, and free trade within the country.
The other public health crisis

The other public health crisis

BC's out-of-control overdose epidemic not only isn't new, it's getting worse. As Jordan Bateman notes, the NDP promised to move heaven and earth to put a stop to it - but whatever they're doing, it's not working.
The doctor is out - but they don’t have to be

The doctor is out - but they don’t have to be

Jody Vance: The case for public mental healthcare
Who pays the bills?

Who pays the bills?

"Absent the horsepower from its major economic engines, B.C. will likely struggle to quickly recover pre-pandemic income levels."
#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Apologia

#BCPOLI Hotstove: The Apologia

There's nothing more Canadian than saying sorry.