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Uzelman: ‘Population trap’ has been triggered by surging population

A column by Bruce Uzelman

 

The Lake Okanagan Resort was one of the casualties of the McDougall Lake wildfire as it raced up the westside shoreline of the lake. (Black Press Media)

Uzelman: Proactive measures can reduce impending wildfire risk in B.C.

A column by Bruce Uzelman

 

Canada’s price on pollution is supposed to help battle global warming, but as it nears its fifth anniversary, nothing in Canadian politics is hotter. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has so successfully convinced Canadians the carbon price is to blame for inflation that he even earned begrudging respect for his “axe the tax” campaign from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Poilievre holds a press conference regarding his “Axe the Tax” message from the roof a parking garage in St. John’s on Friday, Oct.27, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly

Uzelman: Axe the Tax? The alternatives are much more costly

A column by Bruce Uzelman

 

Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

THE MOJ: Vancouver Canucks get a dose of second-half hockey in loss to Flyers

It was also an indicator of what’s to come as the season moves along

Philadelphia Flyers’ Joel Farabee (86) scores on Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
New builds like Rossland Yards development will need to follow BC Energy Step Code guidelines in order to meet sustainable. (Photo Jim Bailey)

Uzelman: New climate change regulations will drive up home building costs

A column by Bruce Uzelman

New builds like Rossland Yards development will need to follow BC Energy Step Code guidelines in order to meet sustainable. (Photo Jim Bailey)
Winning a Grey Cup at home for the B.C. Lions - as was the case in 2011 - is one of the things on Moj’s Wish List. Paul McCallum hoists the Grey Cup as a member of the BC Lions in 2011. (File photo)

THE MOJ: Grey Cup win for BC Lions on top of Moj’s 2024 Wish List

The Canucks winning a round or two in the playoff would also be great

Winning a Grey Cup at home for the B.C. Lions - as was the case in 2011 - is one of the things on Moj’s Wish List. Paul McCallum hoists the Grey Cup as a member of the BC Lions in 2011. (File photo)
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Uzelman: Causes of housing crisis are clear to all but politicians

A column by Bruce Uzelman

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One of the pages from the sports sections of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial on Christmas Day 2009. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Time in the newspaper business extends past 40 years

Many memories and snapshots of life in the Valley still remain fresh

One of the pages from the sports sections of the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial on Christmas Day 2009. (Photo by Don Bodger)
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Another round of eggnog: 10 more terrible Xmas movies to ruin the holidays

Pour yourself a large glass of eggnog and get ready to ‘enjoy’ some holiday movie cheese

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In this July 27, 2018 photo, the Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Uzelman: The federal-provincial battle over climate regulations, resources

A column by Bruce Uzelman

In this July 27, 2018 photo, the Dave Johnson coal-fired power plant is silhouetted against the morning sun in Glenrock, Wyo. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti

Uzelman: Negligible economic growth forewarns enduring economic malaise

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Attendants hold their devices as they walk during the Mobile World Congress wireless show in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb. 27, 2017. A federal source says the coming budget will detail how the Liberals plan to go after hidden or unexpected consumer fees, following the United States announcing its own crackdown on these charges. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Emilio Morenatti
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Uzelman: Governments are building housing, past affordability is unattainable

A column by Bruce Uzelman

Photo by Marcus Lenk/Upsplash.com
A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Uzelman: How effective is ‘safer supply’?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

A naloxone anti-overdose kit is held in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray

Uzelman: Is the Liberals’ signature climate change agenda collapsing?

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 6, 2023
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen MacGillivray
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Uzelman: Canadian tax reform is overdue

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Nov 1, 2023
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Uzelman: Soaring national debt is imperiling Canadians’ futures

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 24, 2023
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For sale sign in front of a residential house (collected /Lakes District News)

Uzelman: The Federal Liberals and the chasm between housing supply and demand

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 23, 2023
For sale sign in front of a residential house (collected /Lakes District News)
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Uzelman: The true source of inflation and the redemption of Milton Friedman

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Oct 11, 2023
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The Bank of Canada headquarters is shown in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Uzelman: The Bank of Canada ‘is likely done with rate hikes’

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 19, 2023
The Bank of Canada headquarters is shown in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Pierre Poilievre speaks in Terrace in a bid to shift the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding from its current status as a seat for the NDP. (Seth Forward/Northern View)

Uzelman: A disciplined Poilievre is topping the polls

A column by Bruce Uzelman

  • Sep 19, 2023
Pierre Poilievre speaks in Terrace in a bid to shift the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding from its current status as a seat for the NDP. (Seth Forward/Northern View)