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Trudeau’s Liberals stable, O’Toole’s Tories lose ground in poll

Trudeau’s Liberals stable, O’Toole’s Tories lose ground in poll

The job of opposition leaders can be extremely delicate in the middle of a pandemic. Last year, we saw how incumbent governments retained power in New Brunswick, British Columbia and Saskatchewan with relative ease.
Any pill can be a killer – five points on the fentanyl crisis in Vancouver

Any pill can be a killer – five points on the fentanyl crisis in Vancouver

Last year, I gave a course with a former FBI agent on the fentanyl overdose crisis. Learning about the U.S. law enforcement response, I was struck by how global response efforts are not as aligned as they could be.
Editorial: Business cybersecurity insecurity alerts rising

Editorial: Business cybersecurity insecurity alerts rising

Inoculation against this viral infection is not in health-care hands. It is in the hands of corporate IT departments and company vigilance, workforce education and operational execution.
Indigenous input missing from Canada’s ESG investment standards

Indigenous input missing from Canada’s ESG investment standards

Sustainable or socially responsible investment has been growing in relevance and influence globally for decades.
Real estate rolling on rock-bottom costs of borrowing

Real estate rolling on rock-bottom costs of borrowing

Royal Bank economists recently published an update on the Canadian housing market. The findings are remarkable, considering the country is still mired in an epic health crisis, and there is much uncertainty about the economic path ahead.
Survey reveals whose finances the pandemic has hit hardest in B.C.

Survey reveals whose finances the pandemic has hit hardest in B.C.

Over the past few weeks, Research Co. and Glacier Media have reviewed the state of affairs in British Columbia on many issues related to COVID-19.
10 ways to return coherence to Vancouver’s municipal government

10 ways to return coherence to Vancouver’s municipal government

It is time to give the dysfunctional Vancouver municipal government a true trashing. It’s not personal. Those people can be changed at election time. It’s bigger than them. It’s the political system and framework of the city that begs broad change.
Will VPD budget battle with Vancouver city council be an annual fight?

Will VPD budget battle with Vancouver city council be an annual fight?

Department forecasts its operating budget to increase by $55 million or more by 2026
Canadians switch channel on digital recording as TV habits change: poll

Canadians switch channel on digital recording as TV habits change: poll

Over the past 12 months, there have been many opportunities for Canadians to enjoy entertainment at home. The way we approach content has changed dramatically, particularly for younger viewers.
Some members of B.C. government need anti-hypocrisy vaccine

Some members of B.C. government need anti-hypocrisy vaccine

As a rule, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix oozes gravitas and solemnity. He expresses furrowed condolences at public health briefings and tweets in memory of the lives lost to the coronavirus.