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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s opposition parties demand probe into alleged government grant kickbacks

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s opposition parties demand probe into alleged government grant kickbacks

An electric vehicle manufacturer said it was solicited by the firm administering certain programs; the province says it has found no wrongdoing
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Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

A B.C. government labour policy regarding taxpayer-funded projects has undermined competition and added to costs
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Opinion: B.C.'s carbon tax plan needs a reset

Opinion: B.C.'s carbon tax plan needs a reset

Small businesses and households are struggling to manage a growing carbon tax burden
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Rob Shaw: Manitoba NDP to ditch carbon tax as BC NDP doubles down

Rob Shaw: Manitoba NDP to ditch carbon tax as BC NDP doubles down

As Pierre Poilievre brings 'axe the tax' tour to B.C., David Eby sticks to increasingly unpopular piece of B.C.'s climate strategy
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Data points: B.C. housing sales falter in February, retail sales start 2024 down

Data points: B.C. housing sales falter in February, retail sales start 2024 down

Relatively high interest rates continue to impact buyers on multiple fronts
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Opinion: Flawed Broadway Plan prioritizes density—not affordability

Opinion: Flawed Broadway Plan prioritizes density—not affordability

The plan allows for massive density without increased protections for below-market rentals
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Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Robert Pickton parole issue reignites calls for changes to the system
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Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
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Rob Shaw: Can the NDP sell landmark Haida deal to a skeptical public?

Rob Shaw: Can the NDP sell landmark Haida deal to a skeptical public?

The provincial government missed an opportunity for public engagement on a significant, nuanced agreement
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Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives risking their momentum with major candidate vetting failures

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives risking their momentum with major candidate vetting failures

The choice and expulsion of Dr. Stephen Malthouse illustrates an ongoing challenge for the party
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