Gordon Hoekstra

The Vancouver Sun

'We can be a wealthy nation': B.C. hereditary chief explains First Nation's bid for large swath of Vancouver Island

By: Gordon Hoekstra

The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation says the province has infringed its Aboriginal title by authorizing logging, forestry roads and log handling without fair compensation

The Vancouver Sun

Meet Lorne Doerkson, B.C. Conservative leader who suddenly finds himself gunning for premier

By: Gordon Hoekstra

Doerkson takes helping his community seriously and puts enormous effort into it in his riding, something he did even before he became an MLA

The Vancouver Sun

Former Surrey Police chief asks B.C. Supreme Court to quash his firing

By: Gordon Hoekstra

The petition filed in B.C. Supreme Court argues the firing of Norm Lipinski by the Surrey police board was unlawful and is invalid. Read on.

The Vancouver Sun

Decision to fast-track $44 billion Alberta-B. C. oil pipeline expected Thursday

By: Gordon Hoekstra

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the project would diversify the Canadian economy and create nearly 150,000 jobs across the country.

The Vancouver Sun

Canada designates Alberta to B.C. oil pipeline as project of national interest

By: Gordon Hoekstra

PM Carney cited its ability to create jobs, diversify away from the U.S. as a trade partner, and boost Canada's position in energy.

The Province

B.C. Election Analysis: ICBC reform becomes a focal point of campaign

By: Gordon Hoekstra

ICBC's no-fault insurance system has saved drivers billions of dollars. The B.C. Conservatives want to change it

The Province

B.C. Election Analysis: What's the plan if the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act is repealed?

By: Gordon Hoekstra

In 2019, the B.C. legislature unanimously passed the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. Since then, support has fractured.

The Vancouver Sun

B.C. Election Analysis: NDP, Greens promise to reduce grocery costs

By: Gordon Hoekstra

Grocery price-control programs exist in a number of countries. But reducing prices on essentials may not reduce shoppers' bills overall.

The Vancouver Sun

B.C. Election 2026: Okanagan, Interior and Northern B.C. voters to decide if Conservatives stay

By: Gordon Hoekstra

It's election day across B.C. and voters in Okanagan, Interior and Northern B.C. are headed to the polls.

The Province

After election pummelling, where does the B.C. NDP go from here?

By: Gordon Hoekstra

Much of blame for NDP loss is being placed on David Eby’s decision to call snap election about two years into the party's four-year mandate.