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Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

Survey: Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

In late 2018, a survey I collaborated on for the City of Vancouver sought to review why more than half of eligible voters chose not to cast a ballot in that year’s municipal election.
Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

Jack Knox: Fuss over slate raises question: why elect school boards?

As the teachers’ union worries candidates linked to right-wing politics will get elected to school boards, there’s a bigger question: With so many of the big decisions in education handled by the province, what’s left for trustees to do?
Les Leyne: B.C.'s new $500M investment fund will be 'patient' and a bit secretive

Les Leyne: B.C.'s new $500M investment fund will be 'patient' and a bit secretive

The fund is explicitly barred from investing in narcotics, illegal substances or arms.
Opinion: Be a little afraid, Squamish

Opinion: Be a little afraid, Squamish

A little respect is a good thing when it comes to oceans — and wildlife.
Opinion: BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Opinion: BC NDP prefers some hostile takeovers to others

Hypocrisy has always run rampant in politics. But as they work to oust upstart leadership candidate Anjali Appadurai and hand over the reins of government to their preferred choice, David Eby, the BC NDP is taking it to a whole other level.
Editorial: Sign of the Â鶹Éç¹ú²útimes

Editorial: Sign of the Â鶹Éç¹ú²útimes

'Everywhere you go in Squamish, there’s a rather awkwardly-posed politician smiling from an election sign, or in other cases, merely the wannabe politician’s name.'
Rob Shaw: NDP membership mischief is messy, but impact is unclear

Rob Shaw: NDP membership mischief is messy, but impact is unclear

It's a "hostile takeover" of the BC NDP by the BC Greens to some; a "silly" overreaction to others.
Opinion: Ingrid Rice cartoon — Forced perspective on gas prices

Opinion: Ingrid Rice cartoon — Forced perspective on gas prices

Our political cartoonist Ingrid Rice takes aim at continuing high gas prices at the pump.
Survey: Legal cannabis dealers starting to gain market share in Canada

Survey: Legal cannabis dealers starting to gain market share in Canada

This year’s survey suggests that the legal system is starting to win consumers over.
Jack Knox: Endorsements can offer path to follow, or avoid

Jack Knox: Endorsements can offer path to follow, or avoid

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps, who isn’t seeking re-election, shares list of council candidates she’s supporting.
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