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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
BC's most severe travel restrictions since World War II.
- Rob Shaw
- Apr 20, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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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