Provincial Politics

Kirk LaPointe: Surrey police overhaul started as a bold move and ended as a hot mess

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke would be unwise to litigate following the province's decision on policing in Surrey, writes Kirk LaPointe

Jul 21, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: NDP checkmates Surrey into a local police force, says alternative is moving backwards

Solicitor General Mike Farnworth outmanoeuvres and trumps Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke

Jul 19, 2023 8:50 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: A last-minute hint about RCMP contracting makes the B.C. decision on Surrey policing that much more convenient

Ottawa may want out of contract policing, which means the provincial decision is more practical

Jul 18, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Once united, David Eby and Peter German sit opposite on Surrey policing

Decision coming this week on RCMP or local police force

Jul 17, 2023 7:57 AM Read more >

Carson Binda: The bus to Bellingham no solution for health care crisis

British Columbians deserve new options for their health care

Jul 16, 2023 12:03 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Political absence at LNG2023 augurs ill for our reputations

Federal, B.C. governments did not exactly roll out the Welcome Wagon for LNG conference delegates, writes Kirk LaPointe

Jul 14, 2023 10:29 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C. government lawyers filing lawsuit against their employer

Lawyers assert no employer, even government, can choose the union employees must join

Jul 14, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: On his summer health care tour, Adrian Dix gets an earful

The health minister says he's listening to authorities and front-line workers, even if it's to hear frustration

Jul 10, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Eby criticizes 'absolutely disgraceful' Facebook and Google for threats to cut off news content

B.C. government considers pulling its advertising from tech titans

Jul 7, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Count on more of the same Canada Day weekend shambles on BC Ferries

The new CEO is up for the task, but it will take time

Jul 5, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >