Commentary

If you’ve ever perused a government news release or seen a political funding announcement, you probably heard a politician talk about investing.

The federal electoral campaign that Canadians reluctantly and inevitably accepted is over, but the COVID-19 pandemic is not.

Natural gas prices are back to the heady levels that preceded the oil price crash of 2014, when nearly 20 prospective liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects were being talked about for the coast of B.C.

An unnecessary election call followed by a dispiriting campaign hasn’t created a favourable environment in which to consider the longer-term issues that will impinge on Canada’s economic prospects.

Meanwhile in the world beyond parochial politics and government apologies, there is good news for B.C.’s global transportation brand: major players in goods movement see opportunity on the West Coast.

When we hear a politician was proud to take the high road, he has gone low. When a prime minister says he has a clear mandate, it is anything but.

Third time, not so lucky.

In late 2019, Research Co. and Glacier Media asked British Columbians about their mobile phones.

John Clerides arrived at his Marquis Wine Cellars outlet one morning earlier this month to find that a chef-style blowtorch had shattered the front window into shards and that his delivery e-bike was taken.

How much he pays for his Groundhog Day pleasure we will start to find out Monday, as the election results unfold