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Rob Shaw: Do the BC Conservatives have a vetting problem or a judgment problem?

Rob Shaw: Do the BC Conservatives have a vetting problem or a judgment problem?

BC Conservatives under the microscope after candidate's controversial exit
Comment: Please stop calling them overdoses — they are poisonings

Comment: Please stop calling them overdoses — they are poisonings

These deaths are poisonings, yet we still call them overdoses
Rob Shaw: BC NDP may be forced to help Surrey mayor save face over police transition

Rob Shaw: BC NDP may be forced to help Surrey mayor save face over police transition

As Surrey's policing saga continues, Premier David Eby seeks a resolution that protects taxpayers and his government's re-election chances
Claire Nielsen: Don't feed the trolls

Claire Nielsen: Don't feed the trolls

Trolling can disrupt online communities, causing a decline in discussion participation or content contribution if members feel harassed, criticized or intimidated.
Trump's popularity creeping upwards in Canada, says survey

Trump's popularity creeping upwards in Canada, says survey

But Biden's presidency seen as slightly better by Canadians since 2020, says new Research Co. polling
Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Baldrey: Why B.C. United wished for a lifesaver during 'turbulent political waters'

Columnist Keith Baldrey believes takes a closer look at B.C. United's "somewhat absurd" proposal to carve up the electoral map for the next election.
Rob Shaw: B.C. set to regulate thousands of therapists, counsellors

Rob Shaw: B.C. set to regulate thousands of therapists, counsellors

Move aims to protect public from unqualified practitioners and improve accountability
Sunday Night Read: 'The Harmony Garden'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Harmony Garden'

This short story series submission is from Patricia Celan of New Westminster.
David Sovka: Why the health-care system needs more Georges (please never, ever retire)

David Sovka: Why the health-care system needs more Georges (please never, ever retire)

My doctor — let’s call him “George” because that is his real name — provides professional services and expert opinions, such as: “Have you gained weight?” and refers me to specialists who keep me alive
Trevor Hancock: Our ‘ignore-ant’ elites blindly adhere to 'business as usual'

Trevor Hancock: Our ‘ignore-ant’ elites blindly adhere to 'business as usual'

Many of our so-called leaders don’t want to change because they get so much benefit — wealth, power, status — from the way things are