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Rob Shaw

Rob Shaw is a BC legislative journalist who writes for Glacier Media and reports for CHEK-TV.

Recent Work by Rob

Rob Shaw: NDP insists it knows better as it brushes off B.C. city yet again

Rob Shaw: NDP insists it knows better as it brushes off B.C. city yet again

Nanaimo’s frustration with the province grows as concerns over drug use, safety and crime remain unaddressed
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Rob Shaw: Longest ballot in Canadian history proves a point but not the one protesters intended

Rob Shaw: Longest ballot in Canadian history proves a point but not the one protesters intended

Protest candidates tried to bury federal Conservative leader under a 214-name ballot. He still cruised to victory and is now pushing to rewrite election law.
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Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Flight attendants have reached a tentative deal with their employer. By siding with workers, the provincial government got to hit an unpopular airline, embarrass Ottawa and stand with unions.
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Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

The Comox councillor and family doctor wants the BC Greens in the corridors of power
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Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The 24-year-old activist is giving the party an electric jolt
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Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

The Cowichan Nation case has sparked a debate about reconciliation, land rights and the future of private property in B.C.
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Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

CEO says domestic firms never had a fair shot at the contract, calls for Ottawa to step in
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Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Ruling could scare the general public and businesses considering investing in B.C.
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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Record deficits, spiralling debt and unchecked contingency spending reveal a government unwilling to face fiscal reality
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Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

The province wants funding now, permitting reform next and no more favouritism for Ontario and Quebec
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