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The dangers of disinformation are increasingly dire for democracy

The dangers of disinformation are increasingly dire for democracy

We could be facing a pandemic worse than COVID-19 with disinformation. It’s more dangerous because, while millions of lives are at stake with COVID-19, disinformation, if left unchecked, has the potential to degrade our democracy.
B.C. voters favour less bratty behaviour, more transparency from MLAs: poll

B.C. voters favour less bratty behaviour, more transparency from MLAs: poll

In the last month of 2020, outgoing Speaker of the British Columbia legislative assembly Darryl Plecas released his Actioning Proposals for Change.
Working mindfully from home: pause, breathe and smile

Working mindfully from home: pause, breathe and smile

As we navigate these unchartered times of physical distancing, let’s not forget about the importance of our mental, physical and emotional wellness.
Vancouver police chief, councillor in talks over ‘public safety strategy’

Vancouver police chief, councillor in talks over ‘public safety strategy’

Adam Palmer, Deputy Chief Howard Chow meeting with Coun. Michael Wiebe
Editorial: The benefits of beneficial ownership transparency

Editorial: The benefits of beneficial ownership transparency

There have been few examples of leadership from the United States worth adopting during the last four years, but New Year’s Day provided one. The Corporate Transparency Act, which became law in the U.S.
Government pandemic performance ratings slipping, survey finds

Government pandemic performance ratings slipping, survey finds

Over the past couple of months, the views of Canadians on the COVID-19 pandemic have gone through some interesting shifts.
NDP labour law change would further stifle investment in B.C.

NDP labour law change would further stifle investment in B.C.

British Columbia, like the rest of the country, must encourage business investment to spur economic growth as the foundation for economic recovery now and post-COVID.
Stalled vaccine, Biden speed bump on Trudeau’s re-election road

Stalled vaccine, Biden speed bump on Trudeau’s re-election road

Justin Trudeau deserves credit for determining the pandemic was his moment of calling, of his resurrection, of his opportunity to etch himself into Canadian history as his father had. Let’s not go too far for the time being, though.
Recall legislation for local governments needed to hold politicians accountable

Recall legislation for local governments needed to hold politicians accountable

Picture this: a business is going broke and everyone on the team knows it, but an employee goes out and buys luxury office furniture on the company credit card. There would be questions and consequences as soon as management saw the receipt.
British Columbians strongly support ban on in-person religious services: poll

British Columbians strongly support ban on in-person religious services: poll

As British Columbians await the opportunity to be inoculated against COVID-19, it is evident that the pandemic continues to affect our daily lives. In the summer, the easing of restrictions allowed many residents to temporarily expand their bubbles.