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Majority of survey respondents say Canada should boycott Beijing Games

Majority of survey respondents say Canada should boycott Beijing Games

We are just days away from the start of the Winter Olympics and Canadians may be forgiven for not feeling in a particularly cheerful mood.
Vancouver’s 2030 goal for more trips by bike, walking in jeopardy

Vancouver’s 2030 goal for more trips by bike, walking in jeopardy

Not exactly breaking news here, but it’s evident the city has spent some serious taxpayer dollars in recent years to make it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to get around in Vancouver.
BC Liberal leadership race organizers give disputed memberships a do-over

BC Liberal leadership race organizers give disputed memberships a do-over

Days before its leadership vote, the BC Liberal Party’s election organizing committee has made some significant decisions on how the vote will be conducted that have further estranged many of the candidates’ campaigns.
More than half of Canadians rate economy as “bad” or “very bad”

More than half of Canadians rate economy as “bad” or “very bad”

We often hear people say that polls are “a snapshot in time.
Editorial: Wanted: federal fish fight help for B.C.

Editorial: Wanted: federal fish fight help for B.C.

Not that many politicians in Ottawa have the West Coast salmon fishery atop their priority lists, but some attention paid to its current challenges and long-term future would be appreciated. The federal government’s decision to shut down B.C.
Apathy has replaced controversy over the future of Canada’s Senate

Apathy has replaced controversy over the future of Canada’s Senate

When the Reform Party was being established in the late 1980s, the concept of a Triple-E Senate of Canada (equal, elected and effective) was regarded as a laudable goal.
B.C.’s worsening labour shortage another consequence of COVID

B.C.’s worsening labour shortage another consequence of COVID

To some degree the seemingly endless pandemic has contributed to now widespread labour shortages and hiring challenges. It prompted some people to advance retirement plans. It led others to leave the workforce for family or personal reasons.
Beijing Games a collision of competition and collaboration

Beijing Games a collision of competition and collaboration

2022 Winter Olympics a chance to rebuild trust, says China’s ambassador to Canada
Festering fissures in BC Liberal ranks could widen with new leader

Festering fissures in BC Liberal ranks could widen with new leader

If the BC Liberals stand a strong chance of regaining power in 2024, at this stage they cannot bank mainly – as opposition parties typically do – on the faltering of the sitting government. The B.C.
What contractors and owners need to know about changes to the industry-standard contract

What contractors and owners need to know about changes to the industry-standard contract

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee’s (CCDC) industry standard prime contract between owners and the general contractors is a well-known document in the construction industry.