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Canadian Conservatives need substantive policy ideas - not conspiracy theories

Canadian Conservatives need substantive policy ideas - not conspiracy theories

“We don’t have a freedom problem. We have a Trudeau problem.”
Departure time: why these two political leaders should step aside

Departure time: why these two political leaders should step aside

From the heart in one case, from the head in another, I implore John Horgan and Doug McCallum: Step aside. Two significant political leaders are at critical career junctures. For vastly different reasons, they would be wisest to leave their posts.
Charities continue to be the hardest sell in the new world of online digital transactions

Charities continue to be the hardest sell in the new world of online digital transactions

Last month, 71 per cent of British Columbians told Research Co.
Russia ousts North Korea to claim title of least-liked country

Russia ousts North Korea to claim title of least-liked country

Twice a year, Research Co. and Glacier Media ask Canadians about their impressions of 15 different countries.
Goods versus services: analyzing B.C.’s new export equation

Goods versus services: analyzing B.C.’s new export equation

The recent release of the provincial government’s economic plan – and specifically the pledge to craft an updated trade diversification strategy – has prompted us to take a fresh look at B.C.’s exports.
Survey: Bike lane debate in Vancouver gradually losing its momentum

Survey: Bike lane debate in Vancouver gradually losing its momentum

As voters in the City of Vancouver get ready for the municipal election in October, Research Co. and Glacier Media will spend some time reviewing the issues that come to mind when we think about the future.
Gang of four needs cohesion not fragmentation in 2022’s fight for city hall

Gang of four needs cohesion not fragmentation in 2022’s fight for city hall

News flash: the 2022 Vancouver mayoralty challengers are mathematically challenged. They think that one of the four of them will emerge in the weeks ahead to out-poll the incumbent.
Editorial: Seeding food security solutions in B.C.

Editorial: Seeding food security solutions in B.C.

When supply chain collides with food chain, local food security warning lights start flashing. For B.C.
Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians

Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians

It is often said, albeit not always in the right context, that public opinion polls are a snapshot in time.
Recessionary storm casting dark clouds over economic optimism

Recessionary storm casting dark clouds over economic optimism

At any other recent time, our economic indices would be considered enviable. We live amid full employment, with more jobs than pre-pandemic, as evidenced by a labour shortage. We are flush with investment capital.