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4 big lessons Trudeau using from John Horgan's snap COVID election victory

Will a risky pandemic gamble turn into an electoral windfall? It worked for Horgan.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Aug 18, 2021
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The story behind the greatest BC political strategist you’ve never heard of

Without him, there’d quite likely be no Premier John Horgan.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Jul 21, 2021
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How Surrey's mayor won the political long game on SkyTrain

It started as an incredulous promise by Doug McCallum in his 2018 election bid.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Jul 16, 2021
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New high-speed Canadian rail re-ignites hope for BC 350 km/h bullet train

There’s no money on the table for a USD$42B+ Vancouver-Seattle-Portland express... yet. 

  • Rob Shaw
  • Jul 7, 2021
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Unprecedented heat dome fails to spark climate change discussion in BC politics

Officials warn that health risks caused by heat are now more serious than COVID-19.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Jun 28, 2021
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What the heck happened to BC's $10 a day child care promise?

Fees can reach $2,000/month per child in BC.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Jun 17, 2021
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Extraordinary outburst of civil disobedience in Fairy Creek produces pause on old growth logging

A month of bitter protests resulted in the arrest of almost 200 environmentalists.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Jun 10, 2021
Children's shoes at the Vancouver Art Gallery to honour 215 children lost.
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Why residential school tragedy could be "real turning point" to true reconciliation in BC

“This was a big wake up call at 215, but as one chief told me, this is just the tip of the iceberg.”

  • Rob Shaw
  • Jun 2, 2021
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No power, few perks: The race for the most frustrating job in BC politics is heating up

And you spend every day complaining about things you can’t control.

  • Rob Shaw
  • May 20, 2021
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Real estate execs call for more transparency over bidding wars

Currently, buyers are stuck in the dark when it comes to bidding.

  • Rob Shaw
  • May 13, 2021
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"Run": Why BC's vaccine rollout now resembles "Hunger Games" in real life

The odds are not in our favour.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Apr 28, 2021
Why travel ban is last emergency brake BC can pull before Ontario-style lockdown
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Why travel ban is last emergency brake BC can pull before Ontario-style lockdown

BC's most severe travel restrictions since World War II.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Apr 20, 2021
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A controversial pitch for the BC budget: Make mental health care free

Seeing a therapist can cost up to $200/session.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Apr 15, 2021
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Delay in shutting down restaurants defying health orders "a confusing mess"

BC’s biggest city still can’t enforce the rules set by Dr. Bonnie Henry.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Apr 7, 2021
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Should Covid-19 rules be relaxed for people who get vaccinated?

Like a wider bubble of friends and permission to hold house parties.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Mar 26, 2021
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Science, psychology, resignation, pity: Why BC is easing outdoor restrictions

Once spring break starts "many people are simply just going to break the rules anyway."

  • Rob Shaw
  • Mar 12, 2021
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Why BC isn't doing anything to cool the red-hot real estate market

Don’t hold your breath for government intervention.

  • Rob Shaw
  • Mar 4, 2021
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Pain at the pump: Why BC pays more than anyone else in Canada for gas

10-13 cents more every time 😩

  • Rob Shaw
  • Feb 24, 2021
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