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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.

LNG projects stalled in ‘political purgatory’

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“The premier is afraid to even talk about it.” Ellis Ross B.C.’s New Democrat government is facing a series of tough decisions around whether to approve First Nations-led liquified natural…

Old growth protections lauded, but satisfy few

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The BC NDP government tried to accelerate its protection of old growth forests with an announcement this week, but in doing so has largely continued the please-nobody-fully-approach that has come…

‘Hulk Horgan,’ reluctant premier with a heart, retires with no regrets

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“I have no regrets because I have, every day, tried my best to make a positive impact.” John Horgan John Horgan’s departure from the legislature this week signalled the end…

Heartbreak to hope: Northern MLA on $1.5 billion addictions plan

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“I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve been phoned by police or the hospital to say, ‘Your son is in emergency.’” Mike Bernier BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon…