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Fran Yanor a legislative journalist, and the editor and founder of Northern Beat.

First Nations resource tax proposal gets nod from Poilievre

News Feature

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A proposal allowing First Nations to collect a portion of the resource development taxes paid by industry got a credibility boost this week when Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre…

Pitch for increased electricity supply in North Thompson falls flat… again

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Fran Yanor
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The quest to expand BC Hydro power in the North Thompson and Robson valleys is a 20-year-old battle waged by successive elected representatives. Given the BC NDP government’s ambitious electrification…

BC Conservative leader: ‘People are looking for change’

Leg Brief

Written By Fran Yanor
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“[Voters] are not happy with the status quo. They’re looking for change and they’re looking for hope. And that’s what we want to be able to give them.” –John Rustad…

David Eby on public drug use, being an activist and what won’t…

Profile

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“There is a perspective among some … that people [should be] allowed to use anywhere they want in community with no standards, accountability or oversight – I just disagree with…