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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.

Public drug use debate sparks harassment of health official

Column / Op-Ed

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“I want interventions that will make the community safe and that will work.” Carol Fenton Dr. Carol Fenton no longer answers her cell phone when it rings — which is…

Fairy Creek charges dropped, new protests gear up

Column / Op-Ed

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The largest outburst of civil disobedience in B.C.’s history ended with a whimper this week, after the case against most of the environmental protesters charged with criminal disobedience pretty much…

Violent offender hubs ‘good start;’ more is needed, say rural mayors

Column / Op-Ed

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“It only takes 10 or 20 people to wreak havoc on a tiny town.” Sean Bujtas Premier David Eby’s new repeat violent offender hubs will land in a handful of…

Rural health care ‘cruel’ and unsafe, say critics

News Feature

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“The situation is dire, and it is not safe for patients… people in this community are absolutely terrified.” Joanna Krynen Hank Krynen was a tough old cowboy near Williams Lake,…