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B.C. should be concerned about NDP’s Leap Manifesto

Jim Shepard has been the CEO and/or chair of some of B.C.’s largest companies and organizations.

Learn to communicate with newcomers

New app will help everyone in the community.
Mayor’s message: Housing challenges? Housing solutions

Mayor’s message: Housing challenges? Housing solutions

Everyone is aware of the low rental vacancy rate in Victoria right now. We’ve heard about the challenges this is creating for working people, people living on low incomes, seniors on fixed incomes and others. Many people are experiencing this firsthand. This housing crunch is also creating a challenge for the business community — affordable workforce housing was a key concern I heard at a recent breakfast of local CEOs.
BC VIEWS: Forest policies need to add up

BC VIEWS: Forest policies need to add up

Log exports to China have surged along with lumber sales, which are far more valuable and keep sawmills going
BC VIEWS: Politicians can’t direct innovation

BC VIEWS: Politicians can’t direct innovation

Ottawa has more than 140 programs to encourage innovation, and B.C. is getting on the bandwagon
BC VIEWS: A graveyard of political visions

BC VIEWS: A graveyard of political visions

BC Liberals as cynical as ever, Greens and NDP target industry with endangered species legislation
BC VIEWS: Bonus baths for B.C. seniors

BC VIEWS: Bonus baths for B.C. seniors

Health Minister Terry Lake blames Ottawa for delay in increasing care home staff, but that doesn't add up
BC VIEWS: Fake news and the blood system

BC VIEWS: Fake news and the blood system

Labour groups claim paid donations to supply plasma-derived drugs are a health hazard, but BC already uses them from the U.S.