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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: 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
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
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
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
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
Kirk LaPointe: Speed limit should be lowered on parts of Marine Drive in West Van

Kirk LaPointe: Speed limit should be lowered on parts of Marine Drive in West Van

This isn't the stance I thought I'd be taking, but the numbers don't lie when it comes to speed and the severity of crashes
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
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
Kirk LaPointe: West Van's latest pay parking pitch raises a lot of questions

Kirk LaPointe: West Van's latest pay parking pitch raises a lot of questions

The mayor is teasing a 'game-changing technology' that could use AI to track vehicles in high-traffic parks, including Ambleside and Dundarave
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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