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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.

Forestry coalition calls for crisis response and minister pitches ‘working forest’

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“B.C.’s forest sector is at its breaking point. Immediate action is required.” —Forestry coalition letter to BC Premier David Eby B.C.’s forest minister is pitching a new system of provincial…

Embattled Findlay clings to power, blames conspiracy as BC Conservative Party burns

Column / Op-Ed

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“We fought so hard for the last two years, it feels heartbreaking to be where we are today.” —Donegal Wilson If it was any other person, from any other party,…

As Findlay’s caucus dwindles, a unified centre-right movement may be only path…

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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“We know what we’re doing.” —Kerry-Lynne Findlay The sudden exodus of BC Conservative MLAs who’ve lost confidence in leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay has everyone wondering: how much longer can Findlay last?…

Province plans battery storage system, natural gas-powered energy to meet peak demand

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Written By Rob Shaw
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As B.C. breaks records for summer electricity usage this week, the government says large utility-scale batteries could be the future of handling peak demand. Energy Minister Adrian Dix unveiled plans…