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Rob Shaw: Pressure to address housing crisis mounts as affordability gets worse

Rob Shaw: Pressure to address housing crisis mounts as affordability gets worse

Despite all the announcements on housing affordability from the new David Eby government in Victoria, a recent report by one of Canada’s largest banks shows things on the ground have never been worse.
Rob Shaw: BC Greens’ continued COVID focus raises questions about party’s political well-being

Rob Shaw: BC Greens’ continued COVID focus raises questions about party’s political well-being

The BC Greens are moving to shore up their credentials on the health care file, by naming a high-profile surgeon to be deputy leader of the party.
Editorial: Little economic return from big government spenders

Editorial: Little economic return from big government spenders

Canada’s government landscape has become a land of big spenders; unfortunately for the people they are elected to serve, they are not astute spenders of that money.
Morneau’s political post-mortem prescribes. Will Trudeau listen?

Morneau’s political post-mortem prescribes. Will Trudeau listen?

The new book by former federal finance minister Bill Morneau is a sorrowful statement.
Mixed response to recycling, other environmental issues in B.C.

Mixed response to recycling, other environmental issues in B.C.

Depending on the municipality where they reside, British Columbians have lived for about a year without plastic carryout bags.
Rob Shaw: Expect Eby to press street safety with Trudeau on Sunday – even if it’s at a parade

Rob Shaw: Expect Eby to press street safety with Trudeau on Sunday – even if it’s at a parade

Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will meet face-to-face for the first time Sunday, as several key federal-provincial issues continue to fester unresolved.
Survey: Pessimism over the economy, personal finances in Canada is up across the country

Survey: Pessimism over the economy, personal finances in Canada is up across the country

Every six months, Research Co. and Glacier Media ask Canadians about the state of finances in the country and inside their homes.
Canucks' handling of coach Bruce Boudreau another abysmal business blunder

Canucks' handling of coach Bruce Boudreau another abysmal business blunder

I know what it’s like in an organization to be the Dead Man Walking, when you know in your heart that your stint is up and that it’s only a matter of time before it’s all made formal.
Paul Sullivan: Another Groundhog Day for B.C. housing affordability

Paul Sullivan: Another Groundhog Day for B.C. housing affordability

The iconic Groundhog Day movie – centred on a single day that repeats over and over for a beleaguered weather reporter played by comic Bill Murray – has nothing on B.C.
Rob Shaw: Eby selects Penny Ballem as his special adviser on health

Rob Shaw: Eby selects Penny Ballem as his special adviser on health

Premier David Eby has hired veteran health executive Penny Ballem as his new special adviser on health, adding yet another civilian expert into his office to tackle a complex issue on which he’s planning major reforms.