Provincial Politics

Drex: The first job of leadership is showing up, telling people the latest, and how you have their backs. But as much of BC burns, unfortunately John Horgan hasn’t shown up.

Don’t overthink this: the reason we’re having an early federal election is because the Liberals think a majority is within their grasp. That’s it.

Maclean Kay: After prosecutors declined to charge former Sergeant-at-Arms Gary Lenz, it’s increasingly clear the legislature spending scandal was about exactly that – spending – and not something more exotic.

There have been roadblocks, but progress continues.

COVID-19 and the heat dome laid bare an uncomfortable fact: in a crisis, seniors get left behind. With another heatwave around the corner, have we learned the lesson?

Outbreaks! Deficits! Hypocrisy! Oh my.

Rob Shaw: Public health officials are handling a COVID-19 outbreak in the Okanagan differently than previous regional outbreaks. Here’s why.

Mark Milke: BC needs its resource sector, and another multibillion dollar project is a welcome change.

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Rob Shaw: BC reporting “only” a $5.5 billion deficit shows just how much has changed during the pandemic.