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

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

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

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

Low voter turnout, disengaged youth, dysfunctional legislatures demand action
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Kirk LaPointe: North Vancouver and West Van deserve their spots among Canada's most livable cities

Kirk LaPointe: North Vancouver and West Van deserve their spots among Canada's most livable cities

There are a few caveats – affordability must factor into livability, no? – but there's no denying that the North Shore offers the best of many worlds
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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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