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Is British Columbia in the Financial Soup?
On this edition of Journal: a look at the state of our provincial economy with Chris Gardner, President and CEO of ICBA (Independent Contractors and Business Association).
Is it too late to save our cities?
On this edition of Journal, we take a look at one of the hot issues in our current municipal elections: housing.
Putting a Stop to Ageism
On this edition of Journal, I’d like to ask if any of these following scenarios sound familiar – and these are just a few of the stories included in a report by British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate called “Reframing Ageing: British Columbians’ Thoughts on Ageism.” Over 9000 individuals participated with over 80% believing ageism is an issue in BC, with more than half saying they had been personally impacted.
British Columbia Politics, Explained
On this edition of Journal, I would like to invite you to play a game. It’s called British Columbia Politics.
Metro Van Mess
On this edition of Journal: What do we do about Metro Vancouver? It is, after all, a major level of governance – responsible for water, sewers, housing, and more in the regional district. It’s important that it functions well and has the trust of the communities it serves.
Divided We Fall
On this edition of Journal, I would like you to meet a man I have known for a long time: Max Cameron. As a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at UBC, he co-founded the Institute for Future Legislators.
How to be a Super-Ager
On this episode of Journal: a look at super-agers. The official definition is someone in their 80s and 90s, with the cognitive ability of someone 20 or 30 years younger.
Ottawa: What’s Happening?
On this edition of Journal, we take a closer look at the federal political landscape through a pollster’s eyes.
What to Do About Men’s Health
On this edition of Journal, we focus on the challenges facing boys and men in today’s society.
Seniors are Alone
On this edition of Journal, seniors services. For 11 years, British Columbia’s Seniors Advocate has been measuring the challenges facing our seniors.
How DRIPA Happened
On this edition of Journal, we speak with a man who was a member of the British Columbia legislature that gave birth to the now-controversial DRIPA bill, Mike de Jong.
State of Construction in British Columbia
On this edition of Journal, we ask the question: Why, in a recent front page story, was one expert quoted as saying he was not too concerned about reported job losses in the construction sector?
What’s Happening at the Legislature?
On this edition of Journal, we lift the curtain on the chaos of the NDP in British Columbia.
State of Forestry in British Columbia
On this edition of Journal: a closer look at the recently released forestry report that says we have to abandon the old ways of managing our forests because the status quo is not working.
Less Ribbon-Cutting, More Action
On this edition of Journal, mayor Brad West of Port Coquitlam walks us through some of the failures we are seeing in our governments at all levels and some of the solutions.
Help From Above
On this edition of Journal, we open our eyes to the challenges and needs of those living in some of British Columbia’s most remote communities.
Supporting Arts in the City
On this edition of Journal: the role arts and culture play in our lives.
Protecting Vancouver
On this edition of Journal, Chief Constable Steve Rai. It’s almost a year since he was chosen to lead the Vancouver Police Department into the future – the first South Asian Chief for the VPD.
Musqueam: What Does it Mean?
On this edition of Journal, we try to untangle the evermore confusing issues surrounding aboriginal title in British Columbia and what it means for private property owners.
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Governing Metro Vancouver
On this edition of Journal, a subject that is near and dear to me – governance.