Provincial Politics

Rob Shaw: B.C. finance minister blames the world—credit agencies blame her budget

Two credit rating downgrades in one week signal a loss of trust in the province’s financial management

Apr 4, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Five years later, B.C. remains among most supportive of COVID-19 measures

New Research Co. polling reveals most approve of pandemic response, but skepticism persists among Conservatives, Albertans, younger men

Apr 3, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

NDP’s choice to lead health-care efficiency efforts is drawing fire over past billings and accusations of insider ties

Apr 2, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Taxpayers woke up to a bright new day featuring a dramatic drop in gas prices — for a while.

Apr 2, 2025 5:15 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: NDP's cost-savings plan for health care starts with $400K salary

Premier David Eby promised to trim health-care waste. His plan starts by hiring a new executive with a six-figure salary.

Apr 1, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: NDP's fast-tracking isn’t enough to fix B.C.’s mining woes

Investors see B.C. as a risky bet due to shifting regulations and permitting uncertainty

Apr 1, 2025 5:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Eby government abandons made-in-B.C. climate policy

He’s moved from helping save the planet to saving his own skin.

Mar 31, 2025 11:05 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby's controversial tariff bill don't go far enough, say business leaders

B.C. industry leaders warn that unchecked procurement powers, new tolls will hurt businesses and workers

Mar 31, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby's power grab collapses under mounting pressure

Backlash from legal, business, political heavyweights forces premier to rethink sweeping powers

Mar 28, 2025 12:08 PM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Bill 7 would make David Eby an autocrat

Mar 27, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >