Recent Work by Kirk

Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver mayors must fix their side-hustle dilemma

Mayors’ extra salaries are raising eyebrows – and frustrations

Jan 22, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Christy Clark's Liberal leadership bid faceplants on a fact check

Former B.C. premier's eye-popping response to questions over Conservative past may sink her federal ambitions

Jan 13, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Winter's cold grasp claims another Trudeau's time in power

Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade as prime minister, leaving behind a polarized legacy and a party in crisis

Jan 6, 2025 10:51 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Improving democracy should be a New Year's resolution for us all

Low voter turnout, disengaged youth, dysfunctional legislatures demand action

Jan 2, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

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 >

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