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Survey: Demographic gap widens in the return to pre-pandemic shopping habits in B.C.

Survey: Demographic gap widens in the return to pre-pandemic shopping habits in B.C.

In late 2021, Research Co. and Glacier Media reviewed the shopping behaviours of British Columbians. The survey was not designed to measure if residents were trying to save money.
Rob Shaw: Unpacking Eby’s cabinet of compromises

Rob Shaw: Unpacking Eby’s cabinet of compromises

Premier David Eby’s first cabinet on Wednesday was a perplexing affair.
Editorial: New workplace trends meet old economic realities

Editorial: New workplace trends meet old economic realities

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed North America’s employer-employee relationship for good; but there is also no doubt that the economic realities governing employer survival and employee contributions to that survival have not changed for g
Bob Mackin: Reviewing the B.C. government’s COVID-19 review

Bob Mackin: Reviewing the B.C. government’s COVID-19 review

The COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest, most-disruptive global event to affect the lives of British Columbians since the Second World War.
Survey: Religion’s importance is on the decline in Canada and the United States

Survey: Religion’s importance is on the decline in Canada and the United States

Two years ago , Research Co. and Glacier Media studied the perceptions of Canadians and Americans on religion for the first time.
Rob Shaw: What to expect from Eby’s first cabinet announcement

Rob Shaw: What to expect from Eby’s first cabinet announcement

Building a cabinet as a premier is a bit like deciding a seating chart for a wedding – an exercise fraught with delicate considerations as you try to get just the right people into just the right spots, while avoiding the kinds of conflicts, feuds an
Vancouver Pen Shop move is another chapter in downtown decay

Vancouver Pen Shop move is another chapter in downtown decay

There is a nifty, newly-lit sign that juts on to Howe Street heralding a more spacious and modern Vancouver Pen Shop , relocated after 36 years on West Hastings. It begs a story.
Canadian opportunities, Chinese momentum, global shared success

Canadian opportunities, Chinese momentum, global shared success

China’s 20th National Congress is an Important Milestone for Canada-China Relations, writes China's ambassador to Canada
Rob Shaw: Why the BC NDP should consider an early election

Rob Shaw: Why the BC NDP should consider an early election

Premier David Eby continues to insist he has no plans for a snap election. But there is a compelling and growing political case that could change his mind. At the centre of it all is B.C.
Survey: Majority of respondents disagree with decisions to remove statues

Survey: Majority of respondents disagree with decisions to remove statues

In 2018, at a time when words like “reconciliation” were not being mentioned prominently to discuss the relationship of Canadian governments with Indigenous residents, the City of Victoria removed a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald from city hall.