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Rob Shaw: Public sector unions divided as BCGEU pushes for higher wages

Rob Shaw: Public sector unions divided as BCGEU pushes for higher wages

'Framework agreement' reached between province and HEU members, prompting BCGEU to express its disappointment.
John Ducker: Runaway car requires calm, quick thinking

John Ducker: Runaway car requires calm, quick thinking

Understanding what causes cars to run away — mechanical failures, electronic glitches or driver error — is key to knowing how to respond safely if it ever happens.
Opinion: How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions

Opinion: How the sound of names can bias hiring decisions

New research shows that even the sound of a name can influence how job candidates are judged.
Comment: Use fossil fuel production to invest in clean solutions

Comment: Use fossil fuel production to invest in clean solutions

We need to consciously and ­predictably use the sale of oil and gas to fund the transition to a low-carbon future.
Opinion: Canada is leading the U.K. and France in boycotting American goods due to Trump’s tariffs

Opinion: Canada is leading the U.K. and France in boycotting American goods due to Trump’s tariffs

A new study finds Canadians were far more likely to report boycotting American products, services and travel than those in the U.K. and France.
Rob Shaw: Rustad urges Ottawa to send Aboriginal title case to Supreme Court

Rob Shaw: Rustad urges Ottawa to send Aboriginal title case to Supreme Court

The BC Conservative leader warns private property rights — and billions in investment — will remain in limbo unless Canada's top court settles the issue quickly.
Rob Shaw: Bremner-Akins bets on middle lane in BC Green leadership race

Rob Shaw: Bremner-Akins bets on middle lane in BC Green leadership race

At just 23, Adam Bremner-Akins is pitching himself as both insider and insurgent. But in a contest defined by protest vs. pragmatism, his blend may be a gamble.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Elbows up with a bang!

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Elbows up with a bang!

Opinion: Is your diet influencing your dreams?

Opinion: Is your diet influencing your dreams?

While people have long believed that food and dreams are connected, scientific research into this notion has been limited.
Rob Shaw: All stick, no carrot in B.C.'s housing strategy

Rob Shaw: All stick, no carrot in B.C.'s housing strategy

Coquitlam's mayor says his city is beating provincial housing targets, but government hasn't stepped up on schools, transit or child care.