Commentary

Rob Shaw: BC NDP program barely offers Band-Aids while businesses bleed

Bureaucracy behind Security Small Business Rebate Program means it could take 37 years to distribute funds for companies hit by vandals

Feb 12, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Forestry is key to growing a resilient bioeconomy in B.C.

When a pulp mill closes, three to five sawmills also close, and they are critical to a diverse and sustainable bioeconomy

Feb 9, 2024 2:12 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Can young blood revive BC United?

Gordon Campbell offers endorsement as United unveils new candidates

Feb 9, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Data points: Latest payroll data points to increased slack in B.C. economy

B.C.'s total job count sat at around 2.54 million positions in November 2023

Feb 7, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Score-settling on the minds of some as Selina Robinson turfed from cabinet

Premier calls former post-secondary minister’s dismissive remarks no small ‘screw-up’

Feb 6, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Canadians’ views on the U.S., China up notably in 2024

New polling shows Canadians' views of the country's biggest trade partner are better under Biden

Feb 6, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Solving B.C.’s safe supply problem requires a dispassionate third party

Politicians, health experts at odds over what to do next

Feb 5, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Dr. Henry offers NDP no easy options on safe supply debate

Questions over safe supply will keep politicians up at night amidst simmering public discontent during an election year

Feb 2, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Data points: B.C. home sales report first gain in six months as retail sales slow

Year-over-year home sales in November 2023 were down by more than nine per cent

Feb 1, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Are natural resources back in the B.C. government’s good books?

Strategist Katie Shaw examines Premier David Eby's communications shift on resources

Jan 31, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >