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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: Trump's shadow looms large over Carney's path forward

Kirk LaPointe: Trump's shadow looms large over Carney's path forward

New Liberal leader must navigate an election, policy gaps and an unpredictable U.S. president
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. budget can't dodge economic beating as tariffs land heavy punches

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. budget can't dodge economic beating as tariffs land heavy punches

Premier David Eby faces tough reality as trade war commences
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Kirk LaPointe: Rustad's biggest test will be proving he's premier material

Kirk LaPointe: Rustad's biggest test will be proving he's premier material

BC Conservatives celebrated at party's largest-ever convention, but leadership tensions bubble below the surface
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Kirk LaPointe: ABC Vancouver’s secret meetings raise alarms

Kirk LaPointe: ABC Vancouver’s secret meetings raise alarms

City’s integrity commissioner exposes hidden deliberations that sideline the public
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. throne speech charts rough economic waters with a wary eye on Trump

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. throne speech charts rough economic waters with a wary eye on Trump

Province’s economic struggles demand bold action, but throne speech leaves key questions unanswered
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Kirk LaPointe: Sorry, Poilievre—Carney's our next prime minister

Kirk LaPointe: Sorry, Poilievre—Carney's our next prime minister

Conservative leader's path to victory was clear until Trump upended Canadian politics
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. risks losing billions with Columbia River Treaty left in limbo

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. risks losing billions with Columbia River Treaty left in limbo

A long-overdue treaty update is stalled, leaving province vulnerable to political and economic risks
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Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre's potential polling panic isn't just noise

Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre's potential polling panic isn't just noise

Frank Graves’ latest numbers show Conservatives in minority territory amid Trump turmoil, Trudeau exit
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Kirk LaPointe: Metro Vancouver mayors must fix their side-hustle dilemma

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

Mayors’ extra salaries are raising eyebrows – and frustrations
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Kirk LaPointe: Election investigation delays unfair to West Vancouver public and mayor

Kirk LaPointe: Election investigation delays unfair to West Vancouver public and mayor

ElectionsBC brought forward allegations of 'potential spending irregularities' against Mayor Mark Sager in November of 2023, but we're still waiting to learn what the allegations are about
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