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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.

Federal exemption extends overdose prevention sites until 2026

News Feature

Written By Rob Shaw
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“There is a huge disconnect between the priorities of the federal government… and this sort of quiet extension of the ability to run these overdose prevention sites.” –Tamara Kronis B.C.’s…

BC should expand food production on agricultural land, say advocates

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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The B.C. government should stop dragging its feet on the expansion of food production on agricultural land in the wake of a new survey that shows widespread support for the…

Ottawa drops tariffs on US alcohol, but BC ban will stay

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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If you’re hoping to wet your whistle on some California wine or Kentucky bourbon now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has dropped counter tariffs on American goods — well, the…

Okanagan Falls’ residents sideswiped by secret DRIPA negotiations

Column / Op-Ed

Written By Rob Shaw
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“The residents of Okanagan Falls, when they made the vote, didn’t know that [DRIPA] process… and now, after they voted to incorporate, these new concessions have come forward.” –Donegal Wilson…