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Kris Sims: The government rammed the legislation through last week, without proper debate, while the province is reeling from devastating flooding and broken infrastructure.
Canada’s economy desperately needs investment dollars

Canada’s economy desperately needs investment dollars

Roslyn Kunin: It's not easy to do business in Canada. Governments need to minimize restrictions, regulations, red tape, and time delays.
'Perfect storm' hammers B.C.'s trucking sector

'Perfect storm' hammers B.C.'s trucking sector

Russell Hixson: Not only did the floods cause delays in supply chains, but hit the gas pedal on issues that were already starting to impact truckers.
Back to the Future in Nanaimo?

Back to the Future in Nanaimo?

In Part Five of The Orca’s exclusive series on BC’s ports, Frank Peebles heads to the Harbour City, and the Port of Nanaimo.
The Swiss Solution

The Swiss Solution

Mark Milke: Want safer highways in BC? Try building a few more tunnels.
B.C. emissions going up despite carbon tax

B.C. emissions going up despite carbon tax

Kris Sims: When BC first launched the carbon tax, it was promised to be revenue neutral, stop at $30 per tonne, and would reduce emissions. Today, none of those things are true.
Thoughts on paid sick leave

Thoughts on paid sick leave

Jock Finlayson and Ken Peacock look at the numbers, nuts, and bolts of paid sick leave, how it will affect employers, and how its fits alongside existing programs.
‘In the shadow of the giant’

‘In the shadow of the giant’

In Part Four of The Orca’s exclusive series on BC’s ports, Frank Peebles looks at who calls the shots – and whether the system is working as intended.
Food supply chain resilience put to the test

Food supply chain resilience put to the test

Supply chains in Western Canada have always been vulnerable - and thanks to the floods, that’s not going to change anytime soon, says Sylvain Charlebois.
B.C. storm created 'unprecedented' damage

B.C. storm created 'unprecedented' damage

Russell Hixson: Even a 30-year veteran of road repair has never seen anything like the storm and floods of 2021.