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Undercurrent Mailbox: March 9 Edition

Undercurrent Mailbox: March 9 Edition

Cape Roger Curtis' future continues to be the hot topic of conversation in our Inbox
Rob Shaw: B.C.’s rushed surplus spending bonanza raises reform questions

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s rushed surplus spending bonanza raises reform questions

There’s an old adage buried deep within very serious political science textbooks that goes something like this: When you got mo’ money, you got mo’ problems. The B.C.
Les Leyne: 'Mind-blowing' money laundering eludes prosecution

Les Leyne: 'Mind-blowing' money laundering eludes prosecution

B.C.’s justice system has failed to bring even one person to court for money laundering.
Rob Shaw: B.C. makes two good-faith attempts to tackle issues outside of its control

Rob Shaw: B.C. makes two good-faith attempts to tackle issues outside of its control

The B.C. government made two attempts this week to tackle important societal issues largely outside of its control, and while its new bills may have fallen short of what some advocates wanted, they still seem like good-faith efforts.
Opinion: Commuting by car in Metro Vancouver has become more appealing post-pandemic

Opinion: Commuting by car in Metro Vancouver has become more appealing post-pandemic

In May 2019, Research Co. and Glacier Media developed what was meant to be an annual survey focusing on the commuting habits of Metro Vancouverites .
Les Leyne: NDP spending spree under scrutiny

Les Leyne: NDP spending spree under scrutiny

The massive B.C. surplus that fuels the spending spree is a one-off, raising questions about whether it should be have been spread out over time.
Letter: What about the Bowen Ferry?

Letter: What about the Bowen Ferry?

Travis Beals shares his thoughts - and data - on Bowen's BC Ferries route
Undercurrent Mailbox: March 2 Edition

Undercurrent Mailbox: March 2 Edition

The proposed Cape Roger Curtis park was the main thing on people's minds last week
Watt's Happening: You don’t have to be big to be green

Watt's Happening: You don’t have to be big to be green

Three examples of real actions taken by real people, both here and around the world, that are making a genuine difference
Opinion: Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

Opinion: Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

B.C. leads the way in endorsing an independent inquiry.
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