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Rob Shaw is the CHEK News legislative correspondent and political columnist/commentator for CBC, Glacier Media, Northern Beat and Political Capital. He is co-author of A Matter of Confidence.

Okanagan farmers rally BC NDP caucus, Premier tours decimated crops

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“[The Premier] said he gets it, and he understands. But politicians are politicians. Who knows. I hope so.” –Deep Brar B.C.’s beleaguered fruit growers, whose crops have been decimated by…

BC United MLA will return to growing business, not seek re-election

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“She has been an exceptional MLA, and a leader in our caucus.” –Kevin Falcon While the BC Conservatives are currently surging in the polls, one of BC United’s most conservative-leaning…

Lands Minister says health emergency on plane may’ve been ‘fluke moment’

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Lands Minister Nathan Cullen had just wrapped up another busy week at the perpetually-busy legislature when he boarded his flight to Smithers, took his seat, leaned back and closed his…

United MLA fires back at NDP hecklers for ‘hallowed out’ rural BC

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“We continue to hear how great everything is, and what’s happening in our communities does not reflect what government is saying.” –Coralee Oakes Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes has always…