BC News & Commentary
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A progressive’s guide to B.C.’s new Conservative government:
What does the 2026 election mean for British Columbia and the rest of Canada?
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Where do B.C. parties stand on big health care challenges?
B.C.’s political parties offered policy ideas, but most fall short of proposing a comprehensive solution to what ails the health care system
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The B.C. election is bringing drug policy in the wrong direction
The campaign should be a chance to rethink B.C.’s approach to the mental health and substance use crisis
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B.C.’s snap election and DRIPA: Advancing human rights
All political parties must make an unqualified commitment that the basic human rights of every person— and every people— are sacred and non-negotiable.
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What would happen if B.C. scrapped public auto insurance?
In British Columbia’s election, public auto insurance is in the crosshairs. How does the system work—and compare to other provinces?
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Taxing the rich: What’s on the table in the 2026 B.C. election?
Different parties have different ideas for how to reform the B.C. tax system and potentially make the rich pay a fairer share.
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B.C.’s fiscal choices after the provincial election
No matter which party wins, there are some difficult choices coming in the next fiscal year.
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The BC election no one wanted
The government of British Columbia is calling an election, just two years into a majority mandate and with an opposition mostly in disarray
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Fuel for the fires: Western Canada as an “energy superpower”
The federal government is walking back climate action and fast-tracking fossil fuels in the West. It’s a strategy that won’t age well.
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The Vancouver condo bailout props up a failed housing model
How much should the government pay for an unsold, empty condo for it to be “affordable”?
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Why are B.C. nurses on strike?
As pressures mount on nurses’ workloads, the government is forcing them to begin strike actions. Strategic funding to improve the system would resolve the issue.
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Why is the BC government targeting Victoria’s elected school board?
Democracy, waste, and the anatomy of a completely preventable fiasco
