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Comment: Much ado about nothing: Land Act amendments are small step on a long path

Comment: Much ado about nothing: Land Act amendments are small step on a long path

Implementing the rights of First Nations that were affirmed in section 35 (1) of the Canadian Constitution has led to public outcry.
Baldrey: B.C. is in for an 'energetic' election year — if last week was any indication

Baldrey: B.C. is in for an 'energetic' election year — if last week was any indication

Columnist Keith Baldrey examines the provincial political news of the week ending Feb. 3, 2024, and why the larger story isn't over yet.
Rob Shaw: Solving B.C.’s safe supply problem requires a dispassionate third party

Rob Shaw: Solving B.C.’s safe supply problem requires a dispassionate third party

Politicians, health experts at odds over what to do next
Comment: Government and industry are unlocking the potential of hydrogen in B.C.

Comment: Government and industry are unlocking the potential of hydrogen in B.C.

Increased access to renewable and low-carbon gases is one important way to help B.C. reach its emissions-reduction goals
Trevor Hancock: Fossil-fuel industry doubling down, pushing for growth

Trevor Hancock: Fossil-fuel industry doubling down, pushing for growth

In the U.S., the Biden administration approved nearly 10,000 oil and gas drilling permits on public lands in its first three years, while Donald Trump is moronically pledging to “drill baby, drill”
Monique Keiran: Vital kelp forests are more vulnerable to change than ever

Monique Keiran: Vital kelp forests are more vulnerable to change than ever

Since 1950, 40 to 60 per cent of the world’s kelp forests have either suffered damage or disappeared
Rob Shaw: Dr. Henry offers NDP no easy options on safe supply debate

Rob Shaw: Dr. Henry offers NDP no easy options on safe supply debate

Questions over safe supply will keep politicians up at night amidst simmering public discontent during an election year
Greg Perry cartoon: Hockey Canada's new recruit on defence

Greg Perry cartoon: Hockey Canada's new recruit on defence

Rob Shaw: NDP has little to show for one year after drug decriminalization pilot

Rob Shaw: NDP has little to show for one year after drug decriminalization pilot

Province can point to fewer police interactions, drop in minor drug seizures – but little else
Comment: Immigrants will not find housing or adequate health care

Comment: Immigrants will not find housing or adequate health care

There’s no doubt that immigrants are needed to help fill worker shortages, but a million per year?