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BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

Research Co. and Glacier Media polled British Columbians on their support for various parties, leaders and outcomes
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Rob Shaw: Voters want action – that should concern the BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Voters want action – that should concern the BC NDP

Saturday’s municipal election results offer two key takeaways for provincial politicians
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Les Leyne: So you're thinking of moving to Alberta ...

Les Leyne: So you're thinking of moving to Alberta ...

Answers to your frequently asked questions about the land of “312 days of sunshine a year,” cheaper houses, zero sales tax and six premiers in 11 years
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Opinion: 5 reasons to vote in the B.C. local elections

Opinion: 5 reasons to vote in the B.C. local elections

Don't really care about municipal politics? Here are 5 reasons why you should.
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In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

When I teach journalism, I tell students: Declare your conflicts. We all have them. The audience needs to know.
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Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

In late 2018, a survey I collaborated on for the City of Vancouver sought to review why more than half of eligible voters chose not to cast a ballot in that year’s municipal election.
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Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

As the teachers’ union worries candidates linked to right-wing politics will get elected to school boards, there’s a bigger question: With so many of the big decisions in education handled by the province, what’s left for trustees to do?
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Les Leyne: B.C.'s new $500M investment fund will be 'patient' and a bit secretive

Les Leyne: B.C.'s new $500M investment fund will be 'patient' and a bit secretive

The fund is explicitly barred from investing in narcotics, illegal substances or arms.
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Opinion: BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Opinion: BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Hypocrisy has always run rampant in politics. But as they work to oust upstart leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai and hand over the reins of government to their preferred choice, David Eby, the BC NDP is taking it to a whole other level.
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Opinion: In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

Opinion: In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

When I teach journalism, I tell students: Declare your conflicts. We all have them. The audience needs to know.
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