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Opinion
YOUR PERSPECITVE: Prioritizing B.C.'s economy
In November, we launched Look West, our targeted plan to grow the economy and create good jobs for people in B.C. I know that people and businesses throughout the province are feeling challenged right now as global conflicts and uncertainty continue to impact resource supply chains worldwide. That's why last week, Pre...
May 06, 2026
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Celebrating Tourism Week
B.C. is known for our sparkling coastlines, snowcapped mountain ranges, and lush forests, which make us a world class tourist destination. Last week was B.C. Tourism Week, which gave us the opportunity to celebrate all the people, businesses, and destinations that welcome visitors and who help to create memorable expe...
Apr 30, 2026
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YOUR PRESPECTIVE: New interchange will ease traffic for people in the Fraser Valley
Nobody likes to sit in traffic. Long commutes take time away from family and add stress to the day. As our province grows, more people are choosing to live and work here, which means more people on the road. That's why our government is investing in important transportation improvements that help people get where they ...
Apr 22, 2026
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Emergency Service Dispatchers and 9-1-1 Awareness Week in B.C.
As communities across British Columbia continue to grow, so does the importance of having strong, reliable emergency services that people can count on when it matters most. In critical moments, one of the most important connections people make is a call to 9-1-1. From April 12 to 18, we recognize Emergency Service Disp...
Apr 15, 2026
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Opinion
YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Strengthening primary care access for a growing British Columbia
Last week, Premier David Eby announced that we've connected over 600,000 people to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2023, with more than 4,000 people being matched every single week. Thanks to this work, B.C. now has one of the strongest physician communities in the country, with more family doctors practici...
Apr 08, 2026
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Supporting small businesses in B.C.
Small businesses and the hard-working people behind them are the foundation of our province. My parents ran a small business, and later I started my own, so I know that owning and operating a business is no easy feat. Unexpected challenges such as the threat of tariffs and uncertainty about the future only make it more...
Apr 01, 2026
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Strengthening B.C.'s healthcare workforce
British Columbia is an amazing place to work, start a family, or retire. As our communities grow it has become clear that we need more health care professionals to support people through every stage of life. That's why our government launched a campaign in March 2025, to recruit more doctors, nurses, and allied health ...
Mar 25, 2026
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE: A Mayor's experience with mental-health disclosure and stigma
As a former Mayor of Harrison Hot Springs, I have always believed that leadership requires honesty - especially when it comes to mental health. In November 2023, I made the decision to publicly disclose a historical mental‑health condition from the 1990s. I did so because I wanted to lead by example. I wanted to show...
Mar 12, 2026
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Springing forward, one last time
Yes, you heard that right. No more changing our clocks back and forth.Your voices have been heard, and we couldn't agree more, changing the clocks, especially our internal ones is a hassle, and we've taken that to heart.In 2019, the province asked British Columbians for their views, and most people overwhelmingly suppo...
Mar 11, 2026
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Saving people time at ICBC
Every day, British Columbians need to renew or replace their photo ID, including driver's licenses, BC Services Card, and BC ID, which involves making trips to their local ICBC office and at times, waiting in long lines. Last week, we introduced legislation that would allow people to renew their simple license and ID r...
Feb 25, 2026
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