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Rob Shaw: BC NDP’s nurse recruitment push ignores the crisis on the ground

Rob Shaw: BC NDP’s nurse recruitment push ignores the crisis on the ground

While the province looks abroad to fill vacancies, nurses here are burning out under unsafe and violent conditions
Les Leyne: Eby puts political torque on U.S. nurse poaching effort

Les Leyne: Eby puts political torque on U.S. nurse poaching effort

Even with credential checks fast-tracked and registration shortened, U.S. nurses have a lot to consider before moving to B.C.
Rob Shaw: NDP’s Massey Tunnel quagmire keeps sinking deeper

Rob Shaw: NDP’s Massey Tunnel quagmire keeps sinking deeper

Construction is still years away, the budget is shaky and Ottawa wants no part of it. What exactly is the province doing?
Rob Shaw: Eby digs in on controversial fast-track fix as First Nations push back

Rob Shaw: Eby digs in on controversial fast-track fix as First Nations push back

B.C. premier says he’s not backing down on Bill 15
Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby damps down rage in Fox News bit

Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby damps down rage in Fox News bit

It wasn’t just another TV interview. As Eby told reporters later at Ship’s Point, talking to Fox News is like talking directly to the president.
Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

B.C. First Nations slam Bill 15 as a betrayal of DRIPA, saying the province is bypassing consultation to fast-track major projects
Les Leyne: Minister comes up short on mental health police calls

Les Leyne: Minister comes up short on mental health police calls

The minister should have had a much better handle on this file.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP goes from pipeline foes to TMX allies in Burrard Inlet

Rob Shaw: BC NDP goes from pipeline foes to TMX allies in Burrard Inlet

Provincial energy minister signals support for deepening waterway to maximize Trans Mountain capacity
Les Leyne: U.S. threats prompt some B.C. energy anxiety

Les Leyne: U.S. threats prompt some B.C. energy anxiety

B.C. routinely relies on U.S. power on occasion, but President Trump proves daily you can’t depend on the U.S. for anything these days.
Rob Shaw: New B.C. legislation sparks concerns of steamrolling Indigenous rights

Rob Shaw: New B.C. legislation sparks concerns of steamrolling Indigenous rights

Fast-track infrastructure bill raises alarm over reduced environmental and public oversight