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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.

Critics call for agricultural reforms, citing high costs, unused land

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“I see this as a gross mismanagement of one of the biggest investments we ever made.” –Lenore Newman B.C.’s farming community is being hit by a double whammy — low…

Kelowna woman murdered hours after violent offender is released

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Written By Rob Shaw
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“It is one of the worst cases of a failure of the justice system that I’ve ever seen.” –Elenore Sturko The horrific murder of a woman in broad daylight on…

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

Column / Op-Ed

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…