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The author has realized that being direct and honest leads to better collaboration. For the first seven years I worked as a speech-language pathologist, I prioritized soft politeness. I apologized before offering my opinion and focused on other people's comfort. Taking this approach felt essential to my job — a lot of the conversations at work are emotionally charged for my clients and their parents. One of the big challenges in this role is finding a way to tell the truth to a parent about how their child is struggling without breaking their heart. It's part of my job to communicate difficult informationIn the schools, I'm required to meet with every student's parent at least once a year to discuss their progress and services. As a parent of kids with disabilities, I know how scary those meetings can be, and everyone reacts differently. Some parents walk in the door ready to collaborate with teachers. Some are immediately defensive or even hostile. My goal was always to create a safe atmosphere where parents could process information and emotions as they worked toward a positive partnership.

Health care is usually a top election issue. But this year, old discussions are taking on new urgency. Many British Columbians do not have a family doctor, and some people spend more than five years on wait-lists to get one. Emergency rooms often require patients to wait six hours or more for help. Once patients are admitted to hospital, they can linger for days in an emergency department while waiting for a bed to open up in an acute-care ward. Meanwhile, B. C. hospitals house many elderly residents who are waiting for rooms to open up in a nearby assisted-living or long-term care home.

A close look at the platforms shows the NDP is opting for a more cautious approach. Jim Stanford 21 Oct 2026The TyeeJim Stanford is economist and director of the Centre for Future Work in Vancouver.

British Columbia’s forestry industry is struggling. Logging and mill companies have grappled with climate change, new U. S. tariffs, invasive pests and forest management practices.

The British Columbia political scene has seen some improbable developments of late. And Lorne Doerkson may be on track to provide one of the most improbable outcomes of all. Doerkson — former rodeo rider, newspaper publisher and largely unknown MLA — could become B. C.’s accidental premier.