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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.

Stewart ambulance service fail forces residents to drive patients to hospital

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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Twice over the past weekend, people in the tiny northwestern B.C. community of Stewart needed medical help. They called 911. Then waited. And waited. Nobody came. Stunned, loved ones bundled…

Rustad holds caucus support despite attacks from ex-Conservatives

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Written By Rob Shaw
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Accusations of cheating, threats and blackmail — just what exactly is going on these days in the world of B.C.’s official opposition party? The BC Conservatives have found themselves rocked…

BC energy minister supports TMX expansion but no new pipeline

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“[A new pipeline] is not an economic project… it has high risk and it’s disruptive.” –Adrian Dix The B.C. government does not support a new oil pipeline from Alberta, but…

BC government assessing changes to boost food processing

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Written By Rob Shaw
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Dropping 50/50 produce rule would help agriculture sector, say stakeholders Premier David Eby says he’s keenly interested in allowing more food manufacturing on agricultural land, a move that could end…