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Rob Shaw

Rob Shaw is a BC legislative journalist who writes for Glacier Media and reports for CHEK-TV.

Recent Work by Rob

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The first of three columns on the candidates in the BC Green leadership race: Jonathan Kerr, Emily Lowan and Adam Bremner-Akins. Party members vote on a new leader Sept. 13-23.
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Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

Rob Shaw: Attorney general vows to defend B.C. private land ownership from legal uncertainty

The Cowichan Nation case has sparked a debate about reconciliation, land rights and the future of private property in B.C.
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Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

Rob Shaw: Canada’s largest shipyard ramps up fight against BC Ferries’ China deal

CEO says domestic firms never had a fair shot at the contract, calls for Ottawa to step in
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Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Rob Shaw: B.C. court ruling puts Aboriginal title above private property rights

Ruling could scare the general public and businesses considering investing in B.C.
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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s budget problem is worse than the NDP will ever admit

Record deficits, spiralling debt and unchecked contingency spending reveal a government unwilling to face fiscal reality
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Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

Rob Shaw: Ottawa opens wallet for forestry, while B.C. pushes for fair share and faster fixes

The province wants funding now, permitting reform next and no more favouritism for Ontario and Quebec
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Rob Shaw: Buck-passing reaches new depths in BC Ferries debacle with China

Rob Shaw: Buck-passing reaches new depths in BC Ferries debacle with China

Cabinet ministers and CEOs turned a political reckoning into a masterclass in finger-pointing, double-speak and curated incompetence
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Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Rob Shaw: City leaders, police say B.C. drug policy is failing as street disorder worsens

Despite government claims of progress, councils in Nanaimo and Victoria are demanding closures of sites they say are fuelling crime and fear
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Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Rob Shaw: From free IUDs to funded IVF, BC NDP delivering on reproductive health

Two major programs are driving demand and positioning B.C. as a national leader
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Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

Rob Shaw: Eby vows to fix secret drug panel as B.C. pleads for experts with compassion

British Columbians sided with dying girl Charleigh Pollock over a faceless committee for a reason
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