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Greens, NDP make historic deal

Greens, NDP make historic deal

The word "historic" gets tossed around with abandon these days, but that was the right way to describe what unfolded Monday afternoon in the foyer outside the B.C. legislature chamber.
Deal spells end for Clark

Deal spells end for Clark

Over to you, Your Honour. What happens next in B.C. politics is up to the most powerful woman in the province and her name is not Christy Clark. Judith Guichon, the lieutenant-governor and the Queen's formal representative in B.C.
History of slavery

History of slavery

Re: Editorial, "Take down disgraceful public art", May 19. I believe Mr. Godbout needs to brush up on his knowledge of history.
Random thoughts

Random thoughts

I've let a bit of time pass before writing in. So here are some of my opinions, keeping in mind that we in Canada still have freedom of speech. 1.
False narratives

False narratives

In drawing a comparison of the disgraceful decades-long apprehension of indigenous children from their families, legislated by the government of my country, to Mr.
How Clark can survive minority

How Clark can survive minority

Alright, I am ready to go out on a bit of limb this week. I know that everyone is saying that the Green Party is holding the balance of power right now and that they have a lot of opportunity to have significant impact on public policy.
Standing by our Manchester

Standing by our Manchester

If Manchester needs strength in the days and months ahead to deal with the pain and the grief of Monday's horrific terrorist attack, its residents should look no further than the company they now share. London has endured. So has Madrid. So has Oslo.
How to get out of a hole

How to get out of a hole

My brothers and I were digging to China when we were interrupted by the call by our mother for dinner. Digging holes is something that boys do.
Alberta essential to national economy

Alberta essential to national economy

On reading the column by Philip Dearden in the May 23 Citizen, I was surprised to learn that the oil industry of Alberta is so powerful a player on the world stage, surprised because it clearly isn't. He suggested that the people of B.C.
NDP government looking more likely

NDP government looking more likely

It's time to start considering the prospect of "Premier John Horgan." The B.C. Liberals come out as the leaders after the final count of the election returns, with 43 seats to the NDP's 41 and the Greens' three. But that's not the same as winning it.