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Rob Shaw: NDP tiptoes around safety recommendations in wake of Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy

Rob Shaw: NDP tiptoes around safety recommendations in wake of Lapu-Lapu festival tragedy

After a car attack killed 11 people in April, a former judge’s report called for sweeping safety reforms. The B.C. government says it supports the 'intent'—but stops short of full commitment.
Rob Shaw: Eby pounces on new Trump threats to deflect from troubles at home

Rob Shaw: Eby pounces on new Trump threats to deflect from troubles at home

BC NDP's domestic agenda is a total mess, leaving the premier ready to lean on latest tariff threats
Rob Shaw: BC NDP doubles down on drug denial for dying girl

Rob Shaw: BC NDP doubles down on drug denial for dying girl

Health minister unmoved as international experts urge reversal of Brineura decision in case of 10-year-old Charleigh Pollock
Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Conservatives say B.C. and federal governments have failed to support local shipbuilding, allowing China to take the work
Rob Shaw: NDP forced to rethink EV targets as policy catches up to reality

Rob Shaw: NDP forced to rethink EV targets as policy catches up to reality

Stalling demand, industry pressure prompt B.C. government to revisit once-celebrated electric vehicle mandate
Opinion: Time to hit the brakes on unrealistic EV targets in B.C.

Opinion: Time to hit the brakes on unrealistic EV targets in B.C.

With sales plunging and infrastructure lagging, forced adoption is backfiring on consumers and industry
Rob Shaw: Supportive-housing safety on hold as B.C. launches yet another review

Rob Shaw: Supportive-housing safety on hold as B.C. launches yet another review

Providers have spent nearly two years calling for safety reforms, but the province is sending them back to the drawing board with another working group
Rob Shaw: Eby changes tune as LNG becomes political lifeline

Rob Shaw: Eby changes tune as LNG becomes political lifeline

Once an LNG skeptic, premier now leaning on the project to power B.C.’s economy and his political fortunes
Opinion: Ferries debacle highlights NDP hypocrisy on supporting B.C.

Opinion: Ferries debacle highlights NDP hypocrisy on supporting B.C.

What happened to empowering Indigenous workers and women in trades when it came time to build ferries? The government quietly looked away.
Kirk LaPointe: World Cup windfall fades into fantasy as costs keep climbing

Kirk LaPointe: World Cup windfall fades into fantasy as costs keep climbing

B.C. taxpayers are pouring millions into seven FIFA World Cup matches while tourism payoff remains wishful thinking