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Rob Shaw
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.

Biodiversity protections hailed, but green energy needs may conflict

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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It’s only 19 pages long, but a new draft framework on “biodiversity and ecosystem health” released by the government this week has the potential to bring about massive change in…

BC Premier loves heat pumps, but converting can be complicated

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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For all but a handful of days of the year, William Elliot’s home in Smithers is heated by a small box in his kitchen, chugging away quietly and unobtrusively, saving…

BC United promise to cut carbon, fuel taxes a hit with rural…

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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B.C.’s Opposition United struggled to get public attention this week for a promised cut to carbon and fuel taxes, but the party’s rural MLAs say its positions are already registering…

Sechelt mayor pitches solutions to tough audience in Victoria

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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When Sechelt mayor John Henderson took office last November, one of his first tasks was to sign a local state of emergency order due to a shortage of drinking water.…