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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.

Proposed bill mandates public disclosure of Aboriginal title claims

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
Posted

Indigenous Minister says call for public registry is ‘fear-mongering’ Should British Columbians homeowners know if where they live is subject to an Aboriginal title claim? It doesn’t sound like a…

Agricultural Land Commission board pay challenged by Opposition

News Feature

Written By Rob Shaw
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B.C.’s Agricultural Land Commission should have to undergo a full review of its board compensation before it starts laying off staff due to budget pressures, according to the Opposition B.C.…

Five MLAs boost Peter Milobar in BC Conservative leadership race

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
Posted

Conservative leadership candidate Peter Milobar jumped out to an early lead in caucus endorsements this week, picking up the support of five of the party’s top critics, and giving him…

Political leaders pull together to mourn tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
Posted

“Yesterday parents packed their kids lunch, today they are making funeral arrangements, there’s no place for politics in any of this.” —Trevor Halford If there is any glimmer of hope…