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Self-regulation of B.C.’s real estate industry a disastrous failure

Self-regulation of B.C.’s real estate industry a disastrous failure

If nothing else is clear from the extensive report of the Independent Advisory Group (IAG) on the conduct and practices in the real estate industry in British Columbia, it is this: Self-regulation has been a disastrous failure.
Editorial Cartoon: June 27, 2016

Editorial Cartoon: June 27, 2016

How Prime Minister Trudeau can address affordable housing crisis

How Prime Minister Trudeau can address affordable housing crisis

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario Dear Mr.
South Australia sets an example for the country and the world

South Australia sets an example for the country and the world

First-time visitors to Australia are often drawn to the big city attractions of Sydney and Melbourne or the fabulous beaches of Queensland’s Gold Coast.
Soapbox: Calls of NIMBYism dodge real issues around affordability

Soapbox: Calls of NIMBYism dodge real issues around affordability

There is criticism from developers, planners and the media of citizens who raise concerns about development and are then labeled as "NIMBYs.
Rant/Rave: Week of June 23

Rant/Rave: Week of June 23

Same old song Re: “Anthem change and empty gesture,” Sex with Mish Way, June 16, 2016. I realize that Mish Way’s column is not meant to be factual news, but rather an opinion piece.
Vancouver is ground zero on Canada’s energy debate

Vancouver is ground zero on Canada’s energy debate

Clean and green brand devoid of oil
Editorial Cartoon: June 22, 2016

Editorial Cartoon: June 22, 2016

City staff thwart attempt to build affordable housing

City staff thwart attempt to build affordable housing

While Mayor Gregor Robertson goes on endlessly about the need to provide affordable housing, the benefits of densification and the cultural value of maintaining heritage property, guess what — senior planners at the city are slamming the door on a lo

Libertarian life tough in reality

Libertarianism has always left me dumbfounded, like some kid on a ham radio picking up transmissions in broken English from an unidentified country. I understand most of the words, but the overall sense eludes me.
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