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COMMENTARY: Canada and the U.S. are neighbours but miles apart when it comes to COVID-19
The COVID-19 situation in the United States is almost out of control in many places, unlike in Canada where the curve has largely been flattened. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: How Dr. Bonnie Henry’s COVID-19 briefings have become must-see TV
A new and popular television show is taking off in B.C. and everyone hopes it doesn’t run for much longer. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: The face of B.C.’s coronavirus fight is a soft-spoken straight shooter
Dr. Henry is the public face in B.C. of the efforts to combat the virus, as well she should be, Keith Baldrey writes. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Andrew Weaver’s departure from BC Green caucus leaves gaping hole
The former leader’s exit from the Green caucus could stall the party’s chance for further growth in the next election, Keith Baldrey writes. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: This B.C. NDP government is tougher than the last. No-fault insurance is more proof
This NDP government has proven itself to be far tougher than the last time the party was in power in the 1990s, Keith Baldrey writes. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Ridesharing has finally come to B.C. Will it be a blessing or a curse?
Ridesharing has now set up shop in B.C. and depending on how you look at it, this development is either a tremendous breakthrough for consumers or the worst thing to come along in quite a while. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Pipeline protest a unique challenge for B.C. NDP government
The NDP finds itself at cross purposes over the issue, as it wants the pipeline built while at the same time insisting it will do all it can to accommodate First Nations’ interests. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Transit dispute overshadows ongoing teachers’ contract battle, but for how long?
Keith Baldrey says the recently released report by a labour mediator on the bargaining situation for teachers and their employers makes for very bleak reading. Continue reading
B.C. to unveil 3-ministry plan to crackdown on youth vaping
The initiative is being touted as by far the biggest effort by any Canadian province to fight vaping among teens. Continue reading
Analysis: Horgan government faces a political tightrope if bus strike worsens
A full-scale walkout by bus drivers would pose a tremendous challenge to the Horgan government, writes Keith Baldrey. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Will Trudeaumania hold or reverse itself in B.C. this election?
B.C. voters made a seismic shift to Justin Trudeau’s Liberals in 2015. Keith Baldrey asks whether there will be another shift in this election. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: With public inquiry, NDP government no longer in control of B.C. money-laundering issue
For the first time since the NDP came to power, the B.C. government is no longer in control of the money-laundering issue, writes Keith Baldrey. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Will the B.C. NDP government soon face a solid wall of conservatism?
If Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer forms government it could be a major setback for B.C.-Ottawa relations. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Economic storm clouds are on the horizon for the NDP government
After experiencing relatively sunny days during their first 20 months in office, things may be about to get a little darker for the NDP government. Continue reading
New B.C. doctors contract could shape teacher negotiations
The new tentative agreement reached between the B.C. government and the Doctors of B.C. may have a direct impact on negotiations between the provincial teachers’ union and the government. Continue reading