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Ken Sim, ABC's landslide victory in Vancouver a perfect storm against business as usual

Ken Sim, ABC's landslide victory in Vancouver a perfect storm against business as usual

Saturday, enough of the city said enough was enough. Over nearly 15 years, too many had come to feel Vancouver’s plot was lost, slowly and steadily, and more and more people at both ends of the advantage spectrum housed grievance.
The 10 top challenges ahead for your municipal government

The 10 top challenges ahead for your municipal government

An election campaign is only a small phase of promises. Administration is the larger proof in the pudding, the presumed delivery on the dedication all these weeks and months to serve in the four years ahead.
Population up in B.C., long-term business confidence down

Population up in B.C., long-term business confidence down

Canada’s population soared during 2022’s second quarter as a record pace of newcomers led to the highest quarterly gain since 1949, when Newfoundland entered confederation. Total population rose 0.
Your four-step guide to help reduce corporate cybersecurity risks

Your four-step guide to help reduce corporate cybersecurity risks

Cybersecurity lapses continue to make headlines and undermine the fiscal health and reputation of the targeted organizations. Executives are under constant pressure to accommodate all the demands made on them.
Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

In late 2018, a survey I collaborated on for the City of Vancouver sought to review why more than half of eligible voters chose not to cast a ballot in that year’s municipal election.
BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Hypocrisy has always run rampant in politics. But as they work to oust upstart leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai and hand over the reins of government to their preferred choice, David Eby, the BC NDP is taking it to a whole other level.
In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

When I teach journalism, I tell students: Declare your conflicts. We all have them. The audience needs to know.
Rob Shaw: NDP membership mischief is messy, but impact is unclear

Rob Shaw: NDP membership mischief is messy, but impact is unclear

It's a "hostile takeover" of the BC NDP by the BC Greens to some; a "silly" overreaction to others
Editorial: Currency complication cures for Canada

Editorial: Currency complication cures for Canada

Down dollar days are here again for Canada, and that presents challenges and opportunities for the country and its business prospects.
Use your municipal vote to elect an efficient and productive council

Use your municipal vote to elect an efficient and productive council

Local politics matter, more than you might think. On Oct. 15, British Columbians will elect the municipal governments that will be responsible for making critical decisions over the next four years.