Opinion

'Let them know you trust your health-care providers more than you trust them.'

'It is awkward in our culture to talk about these things, but the bottom line is that not talking about it is dangerous for all involved.'

No wonder the B.C. government recently bragged about its $5 billion surplus. B.C., after all, has long meant “bring cash.”

Throughout her career, Ballem has made a practice out of telling politicians what they don’t want to hear, when they need to hear it.

Every so often someone will sense a presence, or feel a room suddenly turn cold. There are even stories of a woman in starched white cap and apron passing right through a wall.

Industry and to some extent government, have learned to work with First Nations to establish genuine economic reconciliation opportunities, particularly in the energy sector.

If a provincial election indeed takes place this year, Falcon faces two other challenges: A rebrand and candidate selection.

It can take up to 22 months for the province to relocate a ditch as part of road widening for a new condo or apartment building