Commentary

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's short-term rental bill stays intact, passes without amendments

Opposition BC United warns of unintended consequences of sweeping legislation

Oct 27, 2023 8:10 AM Read more >

B.C.’s economic outlook is dismal as public sector debt skyrockets

The reality behind B.C.'s "resilient" economy is considerably less reassuring than what government claims, the authors write

Oct 27, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

British Columbians among those least favourable to legal cannabis, says poll

Survey finds B.C., Alberta residents least supportive of legal marijuana

Oct 26, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Carson Binda: The next B.C. budget is a chance for real change

B.C. can be a powerhouse again if it reduces taxes

Oct 25, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: No matter the deficits, the BC NDP government invents ways to grow and grow

Two new bills, two additions to the bureacracy

Oct 24, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Shoplifting seems to be in vogue as some sort of new vandalism, says Kirk LaPointe

Oct 24, 2023 6:30 AM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Many British Columbians are beginning to question B.C.’s carbon tax

In 2023, 62 per cent of British Columbians say the province's carbon tax has negatively affected their household finances

Oct 24, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Canadians divided on whether impact of immigration is positive or negative: poll

Three-quarters of Canadians think the work and talent of immigrants makes Canada better

Oct 19, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >

Carson Binda: Eby should copy Manitoba NDP’s gas tax cut

One NDP government should turn to another NDP government for inspiration, Carson Binda writes

Oct 18, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Jason Speers: There is a clear way to bring down Internet prices

Easing regulations to permit third-party providers would lead to lower rates, argues Jason Speers

Oct 18, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >