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Editorial: Horgan set a high standard for B.C. premiers

Editorial: Horgan set a high standard for B.C. premiers

Former premier John Horgan’s kind is rare in political circles, and almost unheard of in the top jobs.
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Kirk LaPointe: John Horgan made his mark mixing fiscal competence with social prescription

Kirk LaPointe: John Horgan made his mark mixing fiscal competence with social prescription

Former B.C. premier understood both the heart of politics and the people he served
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Rob Shaw: Horgan's path from 'Angry John' to 'Happy Warrior' shaped rise as premier

Rob Shaw: Horgan's path from 'Angry John' to 'Happy Warrior' shaped rise as premier

Horgan's reluctant path to leadership him made him one of B.C.'s best premiers
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Les Leyne: Horgan was the rare politician changed for the better by power

Les Leyne: Horgan was the rare politician changed for the better by power

An unfiltered heart-on-his-sleeve man, you could tell what he was thinking nearly every time he walked into a room — mostly common-sense ideas about making B.C. better, and doing the right thing
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: John Horgan cared deeply for this province

Adrian Raeside cartoon: John Horgan cared deeply for this province

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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's massive rebate promise deserves debate, not a cabinet order

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's massive rebate promise deserves debate, not a cabinet order

British Columbians would be well served by a government willing to consider opposition proposals
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Rob Shaw: Can Eby fill the cabinet void left by wave of departing ministers?

Rob Shaw: Can Eby fill the cabinet void left by wave of departing ministers?

Huge turnover leaves gaps in key portfolios for BC NDP government
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Rob Shaw: Elections BC's blunders demand multi-party path forward

Rob Shaw: Elections BC's blunders demand multi-party path forward

With missed ballots and vote mishandling, the integrity of BC's election system faces scrutiny
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Opinion: Narrow election win demands bold action from BC NDP

Opinion: Narrow election win demands bold action from BC NDP

The 2024 provincial election left the BC NDP with a narrower mandate than expected, securing only 47 out of 93 seats.
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Rob Shaw: Eby should be worried why mudslinging missed the mark in B.C. election

Rob Shaw: Eby should be worried why mudslinging missed the mark in B.C. election

Post-mortem reveals British Columbians more concerned about health care, cost of living
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