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Sombre fiscal update foretells gloomy outlook

Sombre fiscal update foretells gloomy outlook

The release Monday of the provincial financial results for 2019-20 feels from more like 2008-09, when the wheels were coming off the economy – the difference then being, the wheels later were reattached. We can take in the conclusion of the B.C.
British Columbia can do better: here’s how

British Columbia can do better: here’s how

Thirty ideas from 30 of the province’s business, political and community leaders
Editorial: Canada needs new road-to-recovery directions

Editorial: Canada needs new road-to-recovery directions

The economy in B.C. and elsewhere across the country will continue to need a lot of government help if it hopes to recover from COVID-19 damage.
Mixed emotions persist over our war on terrorism involvement

Mixed emotions persist over our war on terrorism involvement

In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States, it became clear that Canada would play some role in what was yet to be described officially as the “War on Terrorism.
Trudeau missteps are opening windows of opportunity for O’Toole

Trudeau missteps are opening windows of opportunity for O’Toole

The reflexive, dismissive take among many federal Liberals would be to suggest that new Conservative leader Erin O’Toole is an avatar for social conservatives who want to reopen the debate on abortion, let loose the gun-toters, savage the safety net,
Canadians' views on residential schools 'significantly different' than when they were students

Canadians' views on residential schools 'significantly different' than when they were students

In November 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered an apology to residential school survivors in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Tories’ pick unexpected after long slog at the polls

Tories’ pick unexpected after long slog at the polls

OK, let’s not unduly dwell on it, but yes, the machines malfunctioned.
Editorial: B.C.’s tough tutorial in education survival

Editorial: B.C.’s tough tutorial in education survival

The 2020 pandemic’s first wave has provided a deep teaching moment for a wide range of business sectors – none more so than education.
Life and death issue of active organ donor registration

Life and death issue of active organ donor registration

More Canadians united in support for active organ donation system
Economic recovery plan is key to John Horgan’s fall election game plan

Economic recovery plan is key to John Horgan’s fall election game plan

It is more evident by the day that British Columbians will face a provincial election this fall. Party organizers within the governing New Democrats are being told by the premier’s office to be prepared within weeks for a call.