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Kirk LaPointe

Kirk LaPointe

Kirk LaPointe is a Glacier Media columnist with an extensive background in journalism.

Recent Work by Kirk

Opinion: Veteran leadership charts course to B.C. for first winter Invictus Games

Opinion: Veteran leadership charts course to B.C. for first winter Invictus Games

Former Sportsnet exec aims to transform Canada’s relationship with its military through adaptive sports
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Opinion: Allvin’s roster revamp, Tocchet’s toughness raise hopes for Canucks

Opinion: Allvin’s roster revamp, Tocchet’s toughness raise hopes for Canucks

Smart spending and disciplined coaching give Vancouver a fighting chance as the 2024-25 season opens
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Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

Opinion: Canadian businesses are in debt distress with many facing delinquency

Rising interest rates, inflation, and natural disasters create a perfect storm for Canadian businesses
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Opinion: Trudeau's housing 'help' is more hurtful than helpful

Opinion: Trudeau's housing 'help' is more hurtful than helpful

Lower monthly payments mask higher long-term costs and market risks
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Opinion: Canada poised to help steady Taiwan's diplomatic tightrope

Opinion: Canada poised to help steady Taiwan's diplomatic tightrope

As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, Canada’s evolving relationship with Taiwan could play a pivotal role
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Opinion: Trudeau’s leadership survives as Singh severs ties

Opinion: Trudeau’s leadership survives as Singh severs ties

With the NDP shredding its partnership with the Liberals, the PM faces the challenge of leading a tired government into a critical election
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Opinion: Kevin Falcon's sudden surrender deserves some praise

Opinion: Kevin Falcon's sudden surrender deserves some praise

Once poised for premiership, the BC United leader's journey ends abruptly
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Opinion: Conservatives set to surge as BC United fades away

Opinion: Conservatives set to surge as BC United fades away

Kevin Falcon steps aside, leaving John Rustad as conservative standard-bearer in high-stakes election
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Opinion: B.C. ombud slams Vancouver council for sidelining integrity commissioner

Opinion: B.C. ombud slams Vancouver council for sidelining integrity commissioner

Jay Chalke urges legislative action to safeguard ethical oversight
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Opinion: Canadian Future Party makes a push to restore rational political discourse

Opinion: Canadian Future Party makes a push to restore rational political discourse

Amid polarized political division, a new party is emerging to provide a balanced alternative
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