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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.

Eby pitches housing solutions to Deputy PM

Column / Op-Ed

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The question is what, if anything, will Ottawa do? writes Rob Shaw Fast-built modular housing for B.C.’s rural and remote communities, tax breaks for rental construction buildings and freeing up…

Tenant protection fund may shut out rural non-profits

Column / Op-Ed

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“Whether rural or smaller communities have any access to [the fund] is … going to be an issue.” Shirley Bond B.C. launched a much-anticipated fund designed to protect rental buildings…

Wildfire evacuees penalized for fleeing to Alberta

News Feature

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“Some people did the right thing — they went to the closest place they could get to, where it was safe for them and their family.” ––Mike Bernier When Tumbler…

Province resurrects call for renewable projects to meet climate targets

Column / Op-Ed

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“We need to act now to meet this growing demand to ensure we stay on track with our climate goals.” ––David Eby Premier David Eby’s ambitious plan to electrify the…