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The long tail of the public record will be the Donald’s undoing

The long tail of the public record will be the Donald’s undoing

At the risk of famous last words: it will be Hillary. For safety’s sake, it has to be. Unless there is a catastrophe, it will be.
Retool energy policy to deliver outcomes, not endless debate

Retool energy policy to deliver outcomes, not endless debate

How did energy projects in Canada become so controversial? Public protests over pipelines and hydraulic fracturing have become commonplace, and the National Energy Board (NEB) has had record numbers of interveners in pipeline hearings.
B.C.’s masala bond gamble could pay positive business dividends

B.C.’s masala bond gamble could pay positive business dividends

On September 1 B.C. raised $98 million with an issue of Indian rupee-- denominated bonds, also known as masala bonds. The issue bears a 6.62% semi-annual yield and a maturity date of January 9, 2020 (three-year term).
Survey respondents cite the business case for the death penalty

Survey respondents cite the business case for the death penalty

Earlier this year, Canada marked four decades since the abolition of the death penalty. Last July, Insights West looked at how Canadians feel about this issue and found some eye-catching results, both in policy and motivations.
Government intervention threatens to drive up borrowing costs

Government intervention threatens to drive up borrowing costs

Pricing risk Government moves to cool the housing market could lead to higher mortgage rates for those seeking refinancing.
Editorial: Vancouver’s business-friendly failings

Editorial: Vancouver’s business-friendly failings

Enterprise is alive and well in some B.C. cities. But it’s ailing in others, and that falls at the feet of local business communities and government.
Metro’s regional growth strategy a victim of drive-by planning

Metro’s regional growth strategy a victim of drive-by planning

Notwithstanding its boost to the Tsawwassen First Nation economic development and the retail landscape, this mall is a travesty of common-sense planning The last few weeks have been punctuated by three transportation developments that lead to one que
Covenant House program tackles city’s growing homeless crisis

Covenant House program tackles city’s growing homeless crisis

I wouldn't be the first columnist guilty of using a platform out of self-interest, but I hope you’ll excuse and understand this one. Let’s agree, Vancouver has a larger problem than it often admits on struggle, vulnerability and hardship.
A modest proposal for the Massey tunnel replacement project

A modest proposal for the Massey tunnel replacement project

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again. If the Massey tunnel replacement project is any indication, that seems to be the B.C. government’s approach to transportation infrastructure projects in the province.
Fight against gender-based wage discrimination is far from won

Fight against gender-based wage discrimination is far from won

While modern society has sought to make unjustified discriminatory wage rates a thing of the past, court cases remind us that inequity continues to exist