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Letters: Further to Changing Local Government

Letters: Further to Changing Local Government

'I am not convinced that the machinery of government will roll smoother by conducting forums where the resulting discussions are not correctly recorded in minutes and removing a standard agenda which in turn removes the opportunity for public input at regular council meetings.'
Chris Gardner: Canada needs to pick up its economic tempo

Chris Gardner: Canada needs to pick up its economic tempo

Such anemic growth means that it will take more than 70 years for Canada’s economy to double in size.
Rob Shaw: B.C. post-secondary minister ‘pushes haters back’ at drag queen story time protest

Rob Shaw: B.C. post-secondary minister ‘pushes haters back’ at drag queen story time protest

Few who know Robinson from her role in B.C. politics would be surprised to hear she spent her weekend fighting against hate – and winning.
Letters: Concerning whose ‘discomfort’, Gibsons?

Letters: Concerning whose ‘discomfort’, Gibsons?

“Are the changes going to bring about more open government, or will they prevent citizens from asking questions about the many issues facing us at this time, which may bring “discomfort” to our Town officials?” 
Rob Shaw: Eyes on Eby to support struggling B.C. forestry sector

Rob Shaw: Eyes on Eby to support struggling B.C. forestry sector

The Prince George closure cost 300 people their jobs.
Opinion: No access gained from tepid Information Act review

Opinion: No access gained from tepid Information Act review

If it is true that you can’t teach an old dog a new trick, I have regrettably discovered you can at least trick an old dog.
James Steidle: ‘Inept, shady, unaccountable’ leadership led to Canfor Pulp layoffs

James Steidle: ‘Inept, shady, unaccountable’ leadership led to Canfor Pulp layoffs

The megacorps are in the driving seat, of course, but where’s the political leadership?  The answer is there is none.
Survey: Russia fights its way to the bottom of Canadians’ rankings of foreign countries

Survey: Russia fights its way to the bottom of Canadians’ rankings of foreign countries

Only three per cent of those aged 55 and over have a “moderately positive” opinion of the country.
Comment: Bill gives government sweeping power over your health care

Comment: Bill gives government sweeping power over your health care

Do you trust the government with your private health-care information? Do you trust the government to mandate your health care?
Rob Shaw: NDP has opportunity to bring affordability support to more British Columbians

Rob Shaw: NDP has opportunity to bring affordability support to more British Columbians

“We know that families and seniors and individuals are feeling the strain in our province right now,” said Premier David Eby