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Kirk LaPointe

Kirk LaPointe

Kirk LaPointe is a Glacier Media columnist with an extensive background in journalism.

Recent Work by Kirk

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

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

Finance minister’s departure underscores deep divisions in beleaguered government
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Kirk LaPointe: BC Conservatives feast on themselves as voters starve for attention

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

Caucus squabbles over municipal matters overshadow province's pressing challenges
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Kirk LaPointe: Surrey directors sound alarm over Metro Vancouver governance

Kirk LaPointe: Surrey directors sound alarm over Metro Vancouver governance

Regional body faces scrutiny over soaring project costs, lack of transparency
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Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

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

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

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

Nation should brace for turmoil under a reinvigorated Republican administration
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Opinion: Time to tackle the scourge of online anonymity and political intimidation

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
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Opinion: Rebuilding trust in journalism starts with busting misconceptions

Opinion: Rebuilding trust in journalism starts with busting misconceptions

A veteran B.C. journalist confronts common misunderstandings about how reporters really work
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Opinion: Trudeau's deep denial leaves Liberals in limbo

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

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
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