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Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

In late 2018, a survey I collaborated on for the City of Vancouver sought to review why more than half of eligible voters chose not to cast a ballot in that year’s municipal election.
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Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

As the teachers’ union worries candidates linked to right-wing politics will get elected to school boards, there’s a bigger question: With so many of the big decisions in education handled by the province, what’s left for trustees to do?
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Les Leyne: B.C.'s new $500M investment fund will be 'patient' and a bit secretive

Les Leyne: B.C.'s new $500M investment fund will be 'patient' and a bit secretive

The fund is explicitly barred from investing in narcotics, illegal substances or arms.
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Opinion: BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Opinion: BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Hypocrisy has always run rampant in politics. But as they work to oust upstart leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai and hand over the reins of government to their preferred choice, David Eby, the BC NDP is taking it to a whole other level.
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Opinion: In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

Opinion: In the homestretch of Vancouver's mayoral race, Ken Sim has become the odds-on favourite

When I teach journalism, I tell students: Declare your conflicts. We all have them. The audience needs to know.
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Rob Shaw: NDP membership mischief is messy, but impact is unclear

Rob Shaw: NDP membership mischief is messy, but impact is unclear

It's a "hostile takeover" of the BC NDP by the BC Greens to some; a "silly" overreaction to others.
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Survey: Legal cannabis dealers starting to gain market share in Canada

Survey: Legal cannabis dealers starting to gain market share in Canada

This year’s survey suggests that the legal system is starting to win consumers over.
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Jack Knox: Endorsements can offer path to follow, or avoid

Jack Knox: Endorsements can offer path to follow, or avoid

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps, who isn’t seeking re-election, shares list of council candidates she’s supporting.
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Opinion: BC NDP implosion is close to detonation

Opinion: BC NDP implosion is close to detonation

"There are two possibilities ahead."
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Rob Shaw: Without their most popular asset, New Democrats are disconnected, not hopeless

Rob Shaw: Without their most popular asset, New Democrats are disconnected, not hopeless

The legislature's first week back in session was a sobering look at BC NDP leadership and politics beyond Premier John Horgan.
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