Recent Work by Kirk

Kirk LaPointe: Freeland’s poison pen letter might be the final blow to Trudeau

Finance minister’s departure underscores deep divisions in beleaguered government

Dec 16, 2024 3:09 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: BC Conservatives feast on themselves as voters starve for attention

Caucus squabbles over municipal matters overshadow province's pressing challenges

Dec 11, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Surrey directors sound alarm over Metro Vancouver governance

Regional body faces scrutiny over soaring project costs, lack of transparency

Dec 4, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

From permits to profits, neighbouring province's model proves hard to beat

Nov 27, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: John Horgan made his mark mixing fiscal competence with social prescription

Former B.C. premier understood both the heart of politics and the people he served

Nov 13, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Trump 2.0 will be a test of Canada's resolve

Nation should brace for turmoil under a reinvigorated Republican administration

Nov 6, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Time to tackle the scourge of online anonymity and political intimidation

Cowardly attack on Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim's home reflects troubling normalization of harassment of public officials

Nov 4, 2024 11:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Rebuilding trust in journalism starts with busting misconceptions

A veteran B.C. journalist confronts common misunderstandings about how reporters really work

Oct 30, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Trudeau's deep denial leaves Liberals in limbo

Former B.C. premier Christy Clark positions herself for a future leadership role in federal politics

Oct 23, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

Opinion: Veteran leadership charts course to B.C. for first winter Invictus Games

Former Sportsnet exec aims to transform Canada’s relationship with its military through adaptive sports

Oct 17, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

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