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And so we wait....

And so we wait....

Unclear B.C. election result means backrooms will be busy
Long work hours don’t work for people or the planet

Long work hours don’t work for people or the planet

In 1926, U.S. automaker Henry Ford reduced his employees’ workweek from six eight-hour days to five, with no pay cuts.
What the heck does this crazy election night mean for Vancouver?

What the heck does this crazy election night mean for Vancouver?

George Affleck, Raymond Louie and Adriane Carr discuss issues for new provincial government
Editorial Cartoon: May 9, 2017

Editorial Cartoon: May 9, 2017

Promises, promises… What happens if provincial parties keep their word

Promises, promises… What happens if provincial parties keep their word

As I write this column, the outcome of the provincial election is unknown. However, whichever party wins has significant challenges ahead when it comes to addressing housing affordability and transportation issues across the Lower Mainland.
Buyers’ remorse over Trump, Brexit could sway B.C. voters

Buyers’ remorse over Trump, Brexit could sway B.C. voters

The NDP and Green parties are lobbying for change. But what would change look like in the province with Canada's best performing economies?
Three politicians, three routes to the top

Three politicians, three routes to the top

People will pass judgment on the track records and promises, but experts always insist it mostly comes down to the leaders. Three markedly different individuals who became leaders in different ways will get their performance reviews Tuesday night. B.
NDP fails to make a convincing case to B.C. voters

NDP fails to make a convincing case to B.C. voters

Under an NDP government, the province risks heavier taxation and an unclear plan on how to pay for its platform promises
Here’s what’s coming in B.C. politics, no matter what

Here’s what’s coming in B.C. politics, no matter what

There are countless arguments about what to do and huge differences on how to do them. But the election campaign has revealed several changes that look as if they’re going to occur no matter what happens at the polls next Tuesday.
Pigeon’s nest of needles making news for all the wrong reasons

Pigeon’s nest of needles making news for all the wrong reasons

Drug overdose deaths reach 141 in first four months of year