Analysis

SEPTEMBER

September 21, 2023 – Nearly half of Canadians say drivers are worse than they were five years ago

September 19, 2023 – We need to strengthen democracy across all levels of government

September 14, 2023 – Reflecting on the lessons journalism legend Peter C. Newman taught me

September 12, 2023 – Significantly more B.C. families are struggling to make ends meet

September 7, 2023 – Poilievre ties Trudeau as Canadians’ preferred prime minister, new polling shows

September 5, 2023 – Canadians are divided on buying into biometric payment options

AUGUST

August 31, 2023 – Number of Canadians opposed to animals in rodeos rises

August 29, 2023 – Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup

August 24, 2023 – How we communicate with banks, order food, contact city hall in the post-pandemic

August 22, 2023 – How British Columbians view the province’s top sports franchises

August 17, 2023 – The environment as an issue no longer reaches double digits across the country

August 15, 2023 – Higher taxes to address social, climate issues remain a tough sell

August 10, 2023 – Canadians are warming to updated O’Canada lyrics, survey finds

August 8, 2023 – British Columbians rank B.C.’s best and worst premiers

August 3, 2023 – Poll reveals Canadians’ views on gender identity in classrooms and conversion therapy

August 2, 2023 – The business world is not immune to ‘ghosting,’ new survey finds

JULY

July 28, 2023 – Canadians’ feelings on Russia have plummeted to same levels as North Korea

July 24, 2023 – Canadians singing a different tune about COVID-19 health measures after pandemic’s peak

July 21, 2023 – Canadians rank Justin Trudeau among best – and worst – prime ministers

July 19, 2023 – Remote work now a mandatory office option for younger generation

July 11, 2023 – Will Canadians shift news habits when Bill C-18 takes effect?

July 6, 2023 – Even Albertans aren’t in favour of separatism, survey shows

July 4, 2023 – Canadians’ perception of the economy is improving, albeit cautiously, new poll finds

JUNE

June 29, 2023 – Only 42 per cent of Canadians are proud of the country’s economy, says poll

June 27, 2023 – Canadians have deep concerns about the country’s justice system, new poll finds

June 22, 2023 – Decline in distracted driving screeches to a halt in B.C., new survey finds

June 20, 2023 – British Columbians’ support of TMX increases as pipeline nears completion, survey shows

June 15, 2023 – More than a third of Canadians believe in astrology, according to survey

June 13, 2023 – Employer-employee disconnect frustrates job market conditions, survey finds

June 8, 2023 – Nearly half of British Columbians believe race relations has worsened, poll finds

June 6, 2023 – Addressing B.C.’s opioid crisis is not a top priority for voters, polling shows

MAY

May 30, 2023 – Many British Columbians believe politicians have poorly handled the opioid crisis, polling finds

May 30, 2023 – The cost of doing business has worsened for nearly nine in 10 B.C. businesses, survey finds

May 25, 2023 – Majority of Canadians are hearing more noise in their community, poll finds

May 23, 2023 – As crime concerns grow, support for B.C. police force increases, polling shows

May 18, 2023 – Canadians’ moral compass has shifted slightly on certain issues, poll finds

May 16, 2023 – Price matters more to grocery shoppers than organic, new poll finds

May 11, 2023 – More Canadians hopping on the hockey bandwagon as playoffs progress

May 9, 2023 – A new brand and new leader have yet to shift political attitudes in B.C.

May 4, 2023 – Canadians remain divided about medical assistance in dying

May 2, 2023 – British Columbians dissatisfied with local action on homelessness, poll finds

APRIL

April 27, 2023 – What do Trudeau and Poilievre have in common? An air of arrogance, new poll finds

April 25, 2023 – Poll shows British Columbians most likely to dream about ‘next big thing’

April 20, 2023 – Trust in Canada’s health-care system is falling dramatically

April 18, 2023 – Canadians divided on justice system as safety issues deepen

April 13, 2023 – Canadians views on creationism in classrooms continue to evolve

April 11, 2023 – The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

April 6, 2023 – Full-time workers are stressed and feeling the fatigue

April 4, 2023 – Canadians lie more to their families than to their employers

MARCH

March 31, 2023 – Canadians aren’t opposed to “progressive punishment” for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

March 30, 2023 – Most British Columbians don’t oppose the ’15-minute city’ – even if they don’t understand it

March 28, 2023 – More than a quarter of British Columbians have lied about their earnings

March 21, 2023 – How Canadians lie – and how we justify telling untruths

March 16, 2023 – Canadians’ support of capital punishment for murder ticks up after several years of stability

March 14, 2023 – Fewer than one in five Canadians support country’s continued monarchy status

March 9, 2023 – Commuting by car in Metro Vancouver has become more appealing post-pandemic

March 7, 2023 – Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

March 3, 2023 – In an early federal election, there is no clear frontrunner

March 1, 2023 – Are Trudeau and Poilievre overpaid? Canadians don’t really know

FEBRUARY

February 23, 2023 – Only a quarter of British Columbians meet national exercise guidelines regularly

February 21, 2023 – Nearly a quarter of British Columbians would welcome vaccine passports back as COVID concerns abate

February 16, 2023 – The federal NDP want to end ‘reasonable force’ against children – but what is reasonable?

February 14, 2023 – A BC Liberal rebrand could help Falcon shake ghosts of leaders past

February 9, 2023 – How do Eby and Falcon compare in the eyes of British Columbian voters?

February 7, 2023 – Civic management of snowstorms leaves constituents dismayed

February 2, 2023 – More than four in five British Columbians are concerned about household energy costs

JANUARY

January 31, 2023 – More than half of British Columbians are ready for a new prime minister

January 26, 2023 – Housing remains atop the priority list for B.C.’s young adults

January 24, 2023 – Mixed response to recycling, other environmental issues in B.C.

January 19, 2023 – Pessimism over the economy, personal finances in Canada is up across the country

January 17, 2023 – Voters: Are you ready to return to the ballot box in 2023?

January 12, 2023 – Russia fights its way to the bottom of Canadians’ rankings of foreign countries

January 5, 2023 – British Columbians struggling to recover financial health in wake of pandemic

DECEMBER

December 29, 2022 – Service and other factors that trigger tipping’s tipping point across Canada

December 27, 2022 – B.C.’s justice system under-funded, overly soft on offenders, respondents say

December 22, 2022 – More second thoughts about Canada’s chamber of ‘sober second thought’

December 19, 2022 – Canadians predict a merrier Christmas, happier holidays this year

December 15, 2022 – Satisfaction over how COVID pandemic has been handled is highest in B.C.

December 12, 2022 – Soccer interest growing but still not a priority for most Canadian sports fans

December 8, 2022 – Demographic gap widens in the return to pre-pandemic shopping habits in B.C.

December 6, 2022 – Religion’s importance is on the decline in Canada and the United States

December 1, 2022 – Majority of respondents disagree with decisions to remove statues

NOVEMBER

November 28, 2022 – More British Columbians are now eager to expand their travel horizons

November 24, 2022 – More Canadians losing sleep over finance and money matters

November 21, 2022 – Survey finds mixed support for hosting major sporting events in B.C.

November 17, 2022 – Morality increasingly considered a barrier to health-care access in Canada

November 14, 2022 – British Columbians having a hard time digesting food price hikes

November 10, 2022 – Push for Alberta, Saskatchewan sovereignty acts raises concern, support from fellow provinces

November 7, 2022 – Support for changing British Columbia’s name is highest among youth

November 3, 2022 – Close to half of respondents want Canada to establish new guidelines for birthright citizenship

OCTOBER

October 31, 2022 – Pierre Poilievre factor looms large in the realignment of Canada’s political map

October 27, 2022 – When to hold it, what to wear when celebrating it: Halloween hot-button issues

October 24, 2022 – There are more Canadian organ donation supporters than registered Canadian donors

October 20, 2022 – Support growing in Canada for decriminalizing all drugs for personal use

October 17, 2022 – BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

October 13, 2022 – Confusion reigns supreme in reasons for low voter turnout in civic elections

October 10, 2022 – Legal cannabis dealers starting to gain market share in Canada

October 6, 2022 – Pandemic’s changes to travel and other business practices appear permanent

October 3, 2022 – Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues

SEPTEMBER

September 29, 2022 – Growing number of British Columbians say health-care system in need of major rehab

September 26, 2022 – Canadians leading the politically correct parade in North America

September 22, 2022 – Popularity of Royal Family picks up in Canada

September 19, 2022 – Gauging how relationships in Canada have withstood pandemic pressures

September 15, 2022 – Majority of British Columbians back wider use of speed enforcement technology

September 12, 2022 – Barometer rising on climate change concerns for Canadians and Americans

September 8, 2022 – Poll finds Stewart and Sim leading mayoral horse race in City of Vancouver

September 5, 2022 – Opinions of driver quality in Canada heading back downhill

September 1, 2022 – Ottawa animosity sparks rise in Alberta sovereignty aspirations

AUGUST

August 29, 2022 – Cascadian connections alive and well for the majority of British Columbians

August 25, 2022 – Political polarization remains less pervasive in Canada than in the U.S.

August 22, 2022 – Survey: Rising level of urban noise disturbing an increasing number of Canadians

August 18, 2022 – Survey: Majority of respondents have little faith in government to eradicate homelessness in B.C.

August 12, 2022 – Survey: Measuring the integration of metrification across the country

August 11, 2022 – Survey: Housing, property taxes, crime top list of voter concerns in Metro Vancouver

August 8, 2022 – Survey: Ambivalence now prevails over pandemic game plans in Canada

August 4, 2022 – Survey: Trans Mountain pipeline expansion opposition decreasing in Western Canada

August 1, 2022 – Survey: Canadians seeing more dark clouds on their financial, economic horizon

JULY

July 28, 2022 – Survey: Co-ordinated government action needed to address B.C.’s housing crisis, respondents say

July 25, 2022 – Three-quarters of British Columbians support mandatory calorie counts on menus

July 21, 2022 – Survey: How we listen to music in Canada

July 18, 2022 – B.C.’s activist protest appetite less than special interest groups claim

July 14, 2022 – What’s up with WhatsApp use in Canada

July 11, 2022 – Crime, public safety continue to be major concerns for British Columbians

July 7, 2022 – Survey: respondents rank Canada’s best and worst federal political leaders

July 4, 2022 – Support for 2030 Olympic Games bid gaining momentum in B.C.

JUNE

June 30, 2022 – Inflation among issues eroding Canadians’ faith in federal leadership

June 27, 2022 – Canadian pride in the country’s Parliament, economy and courts in rapid decline

June 23, 2022 – Support grows for B.C. anti-corruption commissioner following release of Cullen Commission report

June 20, 2022 – Too easy for too many candidates to get on municipal election ballots, survey respondents say

June 16, 2022 – City support for Metro amalgamation growing in lead-up to 2022’s municipal elections

June 13, 2022 – Medium-well and middle of the road for the majority of Canadians

June 9, 2022 – The need for less speed on neighbourhood streets a top safety priority for most British Columbians

June 6, 2022 – Making sense of eliminating cents varies across the country

June 2, 2022 – Charities continue to be the hardest sell in the new world of online digital transactions

MAY

May 30, 2022 – Russia ousts North Korea to claim title of least-liked country

May 26, 2022 – Survey: Bike lane debate in Vancouver gradually losing its momentum

May 23, 2022 – Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians

May 19, 2022 – Public’s COVID-19 pandemic concerns, anxiety declining in Canada

May 16, 2022 – Poll gauges changing views on matters of morality in Canada

May 12, 2022 – Canadians spending less time cooking as pandemic wanes

May 9, 2022 – Relevance of resurrecting abortion debate in Canada questioned

May 5, 2022 – Cash makes comeback but credit and debit are king

May 2, 2022 – Shift to electric vehicle acceptance is accelerating slowly in B.C.

APRIL

April 28, 2022 – Canadian ban on ‘conversion therapy’ supported by clear majority: poll

April 25, 2022 – Views on vaping are softening in post-pandemic Canada

April 21, 2022 – Public fears of COVID-19 haven’t eased over past month: poll

April 18, 2022 – British Columbians seeing less distracted driving, poll finds

April 14, 2022 – Can we talk? Human interaction trumps tech in some realms of communication: poll

April 11, 2022 – Work regains the upper hand in the battle for B.C. work-life balance: poll

April 7, 2022 – Poll tracks rising concern for animal welfare in Canada

April 4, 2022 – Evolution trumps creationism for Canadians, poll finds

MARCH

March 31, 2022 – Support for mandatory childhood vaccinations falls 13 points in four years, poll finds

March 28, 2022 – Idea of federal Liberal-NDP merger finds broad support, polls suggest

March 24, 2022 – Most Canadians remain anxious about lifting of COVID-19 restrictions: poll

March 21, 2022 – Poll gives federal COVID-19 handling a public-opinion booster

March 17, 2022 – More than one in four B.C. women face ‘significant’ or ‘moderate’ gender discrimination: poll

March 14, 2022 – British Columbians’ finances still suffering from ills of pandemic: poll

March 10, 2022 – Canadians’ views about death penalty split along party, regional lines

March 7, 2022 – British Columbians back changes to increase transparency of political processes: poll

March 3, 2022 – Most Canadians say Canada should back Ukraine against Russia: poll

FEBRUARY

February 28, 2022 – Popularity of monarchy and Royal Family sinking fast in Canada

February 24, 2022 – Support for use of Emergencies Act outweighs opposition by two to one

February 21, 2022 – Housing-related stress now tops financial worries for B.C. families

February 17, 2022 – Seven in 10 British Columbians approve of John Horgan’s job performance: poll

February 14, 2022 – More Canadians prefer status quo on immigration: poll

February 10, 2022 – Bad table manners are recipe for soured romance: poll

February 7, 2022 – Government approval rating gets boost from vaccine deployment

February 3, 2022 – Large majorities of Canadians continue to support vaccine passports, mask mandates

JANUARY

January 31, 2022 – Majority of survey respondents say Canada should boycott Beijing Games

January 27, 2022 – More than half of Canadians rate economy as “bad” or “very bad”

January 24, 2022 – Apathy has replaced controversy over the future of Canada’s Senate

January 20, 2022 – Tax-scam phone calls on rise in B.C., poll finds

January 17, 2022 – Return to pre-pandemic office life increasingly unlikely for B.C.

January 13, 2022 – Public support runs high for sidelining violence in hockey, poll finds

January 10, 2022 – Most B.C. residents trust BC NDP to resolve affordable housing issues: poll

January 6, 2022 – Canadians’ views about China, U.S., at a standstill, poll suggests

January 3, 2022 – Poll: Young Canadians continue to be more likely to believe in astrology, other supernatural concepts

DECEMBER

December 30, 2021 – Support for recycling, tighter rules around single-use plastics remains high in B.C.

December 27, 2021 – Regional divisions hold steady after federal election, poll shows

December 23, 2021 – Metro Vancouver residents support extending municipal vote to legal immigrants: poll

December 20, 2021 – Survey finds more optimism in Canadian festive feelings this year

December 16, 2021 – Omicron variant saps confidence that worst of pandemic is over

December 13, 2021 – Proposed city parking fees panned by most Metro Vancouver drivers

December 9, 2021 – Majority of Canadians continue to support boycott of Beijing Winter Games

December 6, 2021 – NHL continues to be a fan favourite in Canada’s pro sports rankings: poll

December 2, 2021 – Poll highlights deep e-commerce age gap

NOVEMBER

November 29, 2021 – Canadians think drivers are getting better, poll finds

November 25, 2021 – British Columbians feeling heightened travel anxiety as holidays approach

November 22, 2021 – Canadians increasingly impatient with climate-change deniers: poll

November 18, 2021 – Strong majority favours requiring vaccine passports in Canadian workplaces

November 15, 2021 – Public approval rises for federal handling of pandemic: poll

November 11, 2021 – Canadians watching their language more carefully, poll finds

November 8, 2021 – Concern over crime remains a major issue in B.C. municipalities

November 4, 2021 – Majority of British Columbians see opioid crisis as ‘major concern’

November 1, 2021 – BC Liberals still a top target of blame for money-laundering scandal: poll

OCTOBER

October 28, 2021 – No matter how you slice it, pizza with pineapple is a clear winner with Canadians: poll

October 25, 2021 – Skepticism replacing enthusiasm for returning Olympic Games to B.C.

October 21, 2021 – Large proportion of Canadian job-seekers are skeptical about hiring process

October 18, 2021 – Cannabis legalization acceptance differs along ethnic lines in B.C., poll reveals

October 14, 2021 – Most Canadians agree on steps toward Indigenous reconciliation: poll

October 11, 2021 – Canadians’ faith in the country’s health-care system still strong

October 7, 2021 – Pipeline project supporters outnumber opponents in B.C. by small margin

October 4, 2021 – Majority of Canadians support provincial vaccine passport plans: poll

SEPTEMBER

September 30, 2021 – Don’t bet on party leaders losing their jobs any time soon, poll suggests

September 27, 2021 – Exit poll insights on 2021 election campaign winners and losers

September 23, 2021 – Prolonged pandemic casts outsized shadow over Canadian politics

September 20, 2021 – Politicians failing to address cellphone cost discontent in Canada

September 13, 2021 – New poll hints at renewed Liberal minority government

September 13, 2021 – Uncertainty a certainty for post-vaccination office environment

September 9, 2021 –Most Canadians support boycott of Winter Olympics in Beijing: poll

September 6, 2021 – O’Toole leads poll on foreign policy, Trudeau tops on crime, health care

AUGUST

August 30, 2021 –Liberal support among Canadian voters drops to 33%: poll

August 30, 2021 – Majority of British Columbians happy with province’s name, flag

August 25, 2021 – Vast majority in B.C. support use of vaccine passports for sporting events, concerts, gyms

August 23, 2021 – British Columbians proud of their province and what it represents

August 19, 2021 – Separatist sentiment has faded in Canada since last year: poll

August 16, 2021 – Survey finds mediocre marks for B.C. MPs heading ministries

August 10, 2021 – Federal Liberals polling strongly in B.C. as vote looms

August 9, 2021 – Emergency preparedness is a low priority for British Columbians: poll

August 5, 2021 – Most Canadians say they understand discrimination – but many don’t think their neighbours do: poll

August 2, 2021 – Housing issue could spell trouble for BC NDP, poll suggests

JULY

July 29, 2021 – Almost half of Canadians think Canada should be a mosaic: poll

July 26, 2021 – Slim majority of B.C. residents see Indigenous territory acknowledgements as positive step

July 22, 2021 – Poll pegs Pierre Trudeau as best of last nine prime ministers

July 19, 2021 – Pandemic politics playing into hands of federal Liberal strategists

July 15, 2021 – Canadians see light at end of pandemic tunnel, poll suggests

July 12, 2021 – Support for weeding out gas-powered landscaping gear is growing

July 8, 2021 – New president changes Canadians’ minds about U.S.: poll

July 5, 2021 – Winners and losers in post-pandemic professional sports business

July 1, 2021 – COVID year has put a dent in some Canadians’ pride in their country

JUNE

June 28, 2021 – Automated speed enforcement in B.C. gets green light from public in poll

June 24, 2021 – Most Canadians cultivating an interest in gardening, finds poll

June 21, 2021 – Majority of British Columbians say let’s play major league ball: poll

June 17, 2021 – Federal election prospects stay strong for Liberals: poll

June 14, 2021 – B.C. public continues to embrace lower residential speed limits, poll finds

June 10, 2021 – Poll finds widespread dissatisfaction with Canadian justice system

June 7, 2021 – British Columbians losing faith in ability of taxes to ease home prices

June 2, 2021 – Canada lacks support for people coping after a miscarriage, poll suggests

MAY

May 31, 2021 – Electric vehicle roadblocks ahead in B.C.: infrastructure and cost

May 27, 2021 – Poll finds rising public satisfaction with government’s COVID vaccination plans

May 24, 2021 – Most Canadians seeing light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel: poll

May 20, 2021 – Fraser Valley residents support proposed revival of interurban rail service: poll

May 17, 2021 – Support for separated bike lanes remains strong in Vancouver

May 13, 2021 – Canadians split on idea of bringing back death penalty: poll

May 10, 2021 – Work, money matters continuing to keep Canadians awake at night

May 6, 2021 – Almost two-thirds of Canadians support idea of vaccine passports: poll

May 3, 2021 – Confidence in the security of online banking and retail rising in B.C.

APRIL

April 29, 2021 – Pandemic fails to move public-opinion needle on morality: poll

April 26, 2021 – For underground alerts in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call?

April 22, 2021 – Canadians continue to find no shortage of disinformation, vitriol on social media, poll

April 19, 2021 – Most Canadians not ready to expand drug legalization beyond cannabis

April 15, 2021 – Despite some improvement during pandemic, many B.C. residents still struggle with work-life balance

April 12, 2021 – When it comes to tax time in Canada, GST, PST still draw most ire: poll

April 8, 2021 – Most Canadians back Supreme Court decision to uphold carbon tax: poll

April 5, 2021 – Public confidence in government’s pandemic management waning

April 1, 2021 – Most Canadians favour boycotting next year’s Beijing Olympics, poll finds

MARCH

March 29, 2021 – Support rising for adding creationism to public school curriculum

March 25, 2021 – B.C. residents broadly support idea of vaccine passports, poll finds

March 22, 2021 – A fine balance: office imperatives and remote work flexibility

March 18, 2021 – Trudeau’s Liberals stable, O’Toole’s Tories lose ground in poll

March 15, 2021 – Survey reveals whose finances the pandemic has hit hardest in B.C.

March 11, 2021 – Canadians switch channel on digital recording as TV habits change

March 8, 2021 – COVID-19 pandemic skeptics remain a fringe minority in B.C.

March 4, 2021 – Canadians pounce on cat-ownership opportunities during pandemic

March 1, 2021 – Rising number of Canadians ready to rethink country’s relationship with monarchy

FEBRUARY

February 25, 2021 – Poll sniffs out rise in dog ownership during pandemic

February 22, 2021 – Slow reopening of the economy still backed by majority in B.C.

February 18, 2021 – Two-thirds of Canadians oppose export of live horses for meat

February 15, 2021 – Appetite for independence varies widely among western provinces

February 11, 2021 – Pandemic heats up thermostat wars in Canadian homes, poll finds

February 8, 2021 – Youngest adults driving the move to online food delivery in B.C.

February 4, 2021 – Canadians evenly split on progress of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

February 1, 2021 – Sounds of silence are increasingly elusive in the COVID-19 era

JANUARY

January 28, 2021 – B.C. voters favour less bratty behaviour, more transparency from MLAs: poll

January 25, 2021 – Government pandemic performance ratings slipping, survey finds

January 21, 2021 – British Columbians strongly support ban on in-person religious services: poll

January 18, 2021 – Radio remains the top medium for music consumption in Canada

January 14, 2021 – Canadians open to expanding access to medically assisted death: poll

January 11, 2021 – Western Canadians happy to throw out single-use-plastic habits: poll

January 8, 2021 – Outlook: Health care, economy stay top of mind as pandemic’s end nears

January 7, 2021 – Biden victory restores some Canadian affection for U.S., poll finds

January 4, 2021 – More B.C. residents blaming drugs, mental-health issues for crime

DECEMBER

December 31, 2020 – Similar numbers of Canadians and Americans say they approve of ‘political correctness’

December 24, 2020 – B.C. residents support seizing cellphones of distracted drivers: poll

December 21, 2020 – Politics is a key influencer in North American immigration views

December 17, 2020 – Public approval of Trudeau’s job performance rises, poll finds

December 14, 2020 – Canadians pessimistic about prospects for happy Christmas break

December 10, 2020 – Popularity of working from home will be vaccine-resistant, poll suggests

December 7, 2020 – Wait time worries down, doctor-nurse shortage concerns up in B.C.

December 3, 2020 – More than half of Canadians and Americans say ‘conversion therapy’ should be banned: poll

NOVEMBER

November 30, 2020 – Canadians’ pessimistic pandemic state of mind worsening

November 26, 2020 – Canadians, Americans open to allowing permanent residents to vote: poll

November 23, 2020 – Perceptions and reality collide over crime levels in Western Canada

November 19, 2020 – Vancouver voters support ward system, tougher nomination rules: poll

November 16, 2020 – Pollution, climate change weigh on most British Columbians’ minds: poll

November 12, 2020 – Proportion of non-gamblers rises in B.C. as pandemic changes industry’s odds: poll

November 9, 2020 – Less pipeline politics polarization now between B.C. and Alberta

November 5, 2020 – Poll shows 72% support but only 15% usage for ride-hailing in British Columbia

November 2, 2020 – U.S. presidential election math: unravelling unknown unknowns

OCTOBER

October 29, 2020 – Dog-eared Tory playbook failed to score for BC Liberals

October 26, 2020 – Where there’s smoke there remains fiery opposition in Canada

October 22, 2020 – More than two in five owners of gas-burning cars ready to go electric: poll

October 19, 2020 – Workplace harassment and abuse remain major concerns in Canada

October 15, 2020 – Canadians appear to be to steering toward better driving habits: poll

October 12, 2020 – The vote will increasingly be in the mail in B.C.’s provincial elections

October 9, 2020 – BC NDP maintains double-digit lead over Liberals at campaign midway point: poll

October 5, 2020 – Concern rising in Canada and the United States over opioid crisis

October 1, 2020 – Mail-in ballots deliver challenges to B.C. voters

SEPTEMBER

September 28, 2020 – Pandemic the overriding wild card for all parties in election 2020

September 24, 2020 – Little enthusiasm in Canada and U.S. for heating up abortion debate: poll

September 24, 2020 – Horgan leads Wilkinson as preferred premier by 17 points, poll finds

September 21, 2020 – Canadians, Americans divided on issue of zoos and aquariums: poll

September 17, 2020 – Liberals hold thin advantage federally as possible election looms

September 14, 2020 – Pandemic propels rise in walking’s popularity among B.C. residents

September 10, 2020 – Pandemic rewrites pro sports’ fan-experience playbook: poll

September 7, 2020 – Pandemic realities eroding Canadian confidence in recovery

September 3, 2020 – Most Canadians want government to take harder look at birth tourism: poll

AUGUST

August 31, 2020 – Mixed emotions persist over our war on terrorism involvement

August 27, 2020 – Canadians’ views on residential schools ‘significantly different’ than when they were students

August 24, 2020 – Life and death issue of active organ donor registration

August 20, 2020 – Canadians changing the channel on how they watch video

August 17, 2020 – COVID-19 crisis has failed to erode faith in Canadian health care

August 14, 2020 – Strong dislike of Donald Trump triples in Canada over past year: poll

August 10, 2020 – Canadians might want to brush up on dental hygiene, poll suggests

August 6, 2020 – Canadians’ financial worries easing as lockdowns lift, poll finds

August 3, 2020 – Poll results underline B.C.’s proud, independent streak

JULY

July 30, 2020 – Canadians and Americans immune to travel bug while COVID-19 persists: poll

July 27, 2020 – More Canadians harbouring negative views of China, Russia, the U.S.

July 23, 2020 – Canadians pick their most loved – and loathed – prime ministers in poll

July 20, 2020 – More Canadians embracing value of multiculturalism in the country

July 16, 2020 – More B.C. cannabis consumers choosing legal suppliers over black market: poll

July 14, 2020 – Gun violence imported from U.S. is a key concern for Canadians

July 9, 2020 – Women, independent voters turn away from Trump: poll

July 6, 2020 – Government’s approval rating up in pandemic’s 100-day checkup

July 2, 2020 – Canadians take more pride in multiculturalism, less in economy this year

JUNE

June 26, 2020 – Unswerving support for automated speed enforcement in B.C., poll finds

June 25, 2020 – Pandemic hasn’t cooled climate-change concerns in Canada and U.S.: poll

June 22, 2020 – Spousal approval ratings from inside the COVID confinement pod

June 18, 2020 – Poll finds steady support for B.C. government’s housing taxes

June 15, 2020 – Pandemic has weakened the fitness focus of many Canadians

June 11, 2020 – Agriculture, local governments are top bailout priorities in B.C. poll

June 8, 2020 – How the pandemic has changed what’s on Canada’s menu

June 4, 2020 – Metro Vancouver residents report spike in crime during pandemic: poll

June 1, 2020 – Pandemic has pumped up popularity for PM and most premiers

MAY

May 28, 2020 – Handling of pandemic boosts fortunes of Horgan, BC NDP: poll

May 25, 2020 – Cash no longer king as COVID-19 rewrites purchasing behaviour, poll finds

May 21, 2020 – Poll tracks B.C. residents’ readiness, reticence about post-pandemic life

May 18, 2020 – Canadians stay cautious about easing COVID-19 restrictions: poll

May 14, 2020 – More than 70% of B.C. residents support province’s plan to reopen economy: poll

May 11, 2020 – COVID-19-wary Canadians burst the ‘family bubbles’ proposal

May 7, 2020 – Poll reveals Trudeau’s strengths and weaknesses with voters after four and a half years in power

May 5, 2020 – Majority agree with provincial plans to ease lockdown restrictions

APRIL

April 30, 2020 – Metro Vancouverites favour government help for smaller B.C. tourism, service companies during pandemic

April 27, 2020 – Canada’s COVID-19 response trumps U.S. actions, survey finds

April 23, 2020 – Poll highlights struggle to find right mix of distraction, education for kids during pandemic

April 20, 2020 – Poll finds varying views on Canada’s COVID-19 lockdown lookout

April 16, 2020 – Canadians expect more working from home in post-COVID-19 world

April 13, 2020 – Politicians score mixed reviews on their pandemic performances

April 9, 2020 – Fake claims tainting stream of COVID-19 information in Canada: poll

April 6, 2020 – COVID-19 pandemic worries Canadians more than 2008 crisis did: poll

April 2, 2020 – COVID-19 isolation spurs Canadians to read, exercise, call loved ones more: poll

MARCH

March 30, 2020 – Most Canadians support jail for COVID-19 quacks, profiteers: poll

March 23, 2020 – Most Canadians want more say in choosing senators, poll finds

March 22, 2020 – Two-thirds of Canadians satisfied with federal government’s handling of COVID-19: poll

March 20, 2020 – Poll raises alarm over what Canadians see as “reasonable” responses to COVID-19

March 19, 2020 – Political fault lines divide opinion on breastfeeding in Canada, U.S.

March 16, 2020 – Three in five British Columbians support Coastal GasLink project: poll

March 12, 2020 – Half a year after election, federal NDP, Liberals top poll of B.C. residents

March 9, 2020 – Public indifference to Britain’s Royal Family rises in Canada

March 5, 2020 – Gender discrimination is stubbornly persistent in B.C., poll suggests

March 2, 2020 – Poll illustrates the ongoing death-penalty divide in North America

FEBRUARY

February 27, 2020 – Young customers are key ingredient in B.C. food takeout, delivery businesses

February 24, 2020 – Conscience rights issue divides Canadians in surprising ways

February 20, 2020 – Snow-clearing efforts get frosty reception from 49% of British Columbians: poll

February 17, 2020 – Cost of living, workplace tensions atop concerns for B.C. families

February 13, 2020 – Anti-vaxxer misinformation infecting youngest adults, poll suggests

February 10, 2020 – B.C.’s Olympics legacy buoys support for another bid, survey finds

February 6, 2020 – Poll tunes into gender, age gaps in Canadian TV-watching habits

February 4, 2020 – BC NDP tops voter polling as provincial election rumours percolate

JANUARY

January 30, 2020 – As Meng case drags on, public wariness of China remains entrenched in B.C., polls find

January 27, 2020 – Passing grades for city halls, but homelessness a hot-button issue

January 23, 2020 – Three in five Canadians think Trump has been bad for Canada: poll

January 21, 2020 – Canada boasts diverse mosaic of moralities, survey suggests

January 16, 2020 – Most B.C. residents recognize mining’s role in drive for zero-emission vehicles: poll

January 13, 2020 – Canadians losing sleep over money, finances and employment

January 9, 2020 – U.K. continues to hold special place in Canadians’ affections: poll

January 7, 2020 – Alberta premier’s unpopularity blunts spike in support for separatism: poll

January 2, 2020 – Poll finds broad support for B.C. speculation, foreign-buyer’s taxes

DECEMBER

December 30, 2019 – Younger Canadians more likely to believe in astrology, survey finds

December 26, 2019 – Removal of free parking won’t drive all Vancouverites away from Granville Island

December 23, 2019 – British Columbians dismayed by, disconnected on phone costs

December 18, 2019 – Poll unwraps drop in Canadian affection for saying “merry Christmas”

December 16, 2019 – Little movement in B.C. support for pipeline, survey suggests

December 12, 2019 – Vancouver public opinion swerves in favour of bike lanes 

December 10, 2019 – B.C. drivers’ strategies for easing fuel-price pain 

December 5, 2019 – Penny for your thoughts: do Canadians miss the one-cent coin?

December 3, 2019 – Debate continues over creationism’s place in Canada’s schools

NOVEMBER

November 28, 2019 – British Columbians support mobile phone ban in classrooms

November 26, 2019 – Phase 1 of city’s plastics ban supported by 76% of Vancouverites

November 21, 2019 – Survey gauges evolving Canadian views about treatment of animals

November 20, 2019 – Generations point fingers at each other over bad driving habits

November 14, 2019 – Three in four British Columbians support current rules for physician-assisted dying

November 12, 2019 – More Canadians would like to snuff out vaping, survey finds

November 7, 2019 – Litterbugs, bad drivers top list of lawbreakers vexing Metro Vancouverites

November 5, 2019 – B.C. residents divided on province’s carbon tax as levy turns 11

OCTOBER

October 31, 2019 – Exit poll shows half of Canadian voters support changing federal electoral system

October 29, 2019 – Plumbing the depths of Canada’s other great divide: Halloween

October 22, 2019 – Big leagues’ stereotypes don’t score points with young Canadians

October 21, 2019 – Most Canadians favour NDP-supported Liberal minority government: exit poll

October 17, 2019 – Public attitudes toward pot hold steady as legalization turns 1

October 14, 2019 – Canadians would welcome crackdown on bogus online news: poll

October 10, 2019 – British Columbians feel better about volunteering with others than about solo giving: poll

October 8, 2019 – Mandatory voting among remedies for low voter turnout in Canada

October 3, 2019 – Environment is No. 1 issue for voters in federal election: poll

October 1, 2019 – Survey pinpoints concerns over rollout of ride-hailing in B.C.

SEPTEMBER

September 27, 2019 – ‘Brownface’ controversy fails to dent Trudeau’s approval rating

September 26, 2019 – B.C. poll respondents have a message for annoying callers

September 24, 2019 – British Columbians cast wary eye on continued Hong Kong unrest

September 19, 2019 – Odds are good that most B.C. residents view gambling favourably

September 17, 2019 – Manitoba election outcome a precursor of federal parties’ fate? [Data Tables]

September 12, 2019 – Most non-European B.C. residents have faced ethnic discrimination, poll finds

September 10, 2019 – Are B.C. buying habits being influenced by consumer activism?

September 5, 2019 – British Columbians concerned about health care wait times: survey

September 3, 2019 – Parents grapple with the complexities of their kids’ career paths

AUGUST

August 29, 2019 – Federal candidates face thicket of cynicism in B.C., poll suggests

August 27, 2019 – B.C. residents, Albertans don’t rule out cross-Rockies move: poll

August 22, 2019 – Poll on Canadian food tastes is packed with regional flavour

August 20, 2019 – Poll finds support for system to boost number of organ donations

August 15, 2019 – Fear of crime stalks B.C. regions

August 13, 2019 – Canadians warm up to harm reduction in fight against opioids

August 8, 2019 – Canadian voters give credit for low unemployment along partisan lines: poll

August 6, 2019 – British Columbians feel more kinship with Seattleites than with Torontonians

August 1, 2019 – Intolerance on sexual identity issues persists in Canada: poll

JULY

July 30, 2019 – Green New Deal could help Liberals reconnect with B.C. voters

July 25, 2019 – Majority of Canadians oppose ‘conversion therapy’

July 23, 2019 – Poll finds voters in no mood for a majority federal government

July 18, 2019 – Getting to the meat of what Canadians think of grilling

July 16, 2019 – Canadian suspicion about Chinese investment is deepening

July 11, 2019 – Survey reveals width of gap between Canadian, U.S. attitudes on abortion

July 9, 2019 – Most B.C. drivers support automated speed enforcement: survey

July 4, 2019 – Television, microwave are major ingredients in B.C. mealtime habits, survey finds

July 2, 2019 – After re-approval of Trans Mountain expansion, most B.C. residents continue to support project

JUNE

June 27, 2019 – Survey reveals what’s most likely to give Canadians glowing hearts

June 25, 2019 – Free-trade deal with U.S. and Mexico divides regions, age groups

June 20, 2019 – YIMBYs outnumber NIMBYs in Vancouver, housing survey suggests

June 18, 2019 – Trump bad for Canada, say 73% of British Columbians surveyed

June 13, 2019 – British Columbians want change when it comes to child care: survey

June 11, 2019 – Surveying the state of online awareness and cyberscams in Canada

June 7, 2019 – Can speed limits curb bad driving habits?

June 4, 2019 – Class size and teacher shortages top list of B.C. education gripes

MAY

May 30, 2019 – Worries about charging stations put speed bump on road to electric vehicle adoption in B.C.

May 28, 2019 – BC NDP support holds steady as BC Liberals slip, survey finds

May 21, 2019 – Public inquiry into money laundering has broad support in B.C.: poll

May 21, 2019 – Most B.C. residents aren’t ready for major disaster, survey suggests

May 16, 2019 – Survey digs into British Columbians’ love of gardening

May 14, 2019 – Metro Vancouver commuting experience heading downhill: poll

May 9, 2019 – B.C. coffee shop survey highlights clash of the caffeine titans

May 7, 2019 – British Columbians back making school bus seatbelts mandatory

May 2, 2019 – No reason people shouldn’t cull their old social media posts

APRIL

April 30, 2019 – Technology throwing work-life balance out of whack in B.C.: poll

April 25, 2019 – Canadians blame celebs, technology, politicians for bad manners

April 17, 2019 – Policy, not personality, was winning factor in Alberta election

April 16, 2019 – B.C.’s six-month cannabis checkup: legalization support strong

April 11, 2019 – Survey of Canadians yields fair insights into foul language

April 9, 2019 – B.C. views on Senate reform in Canada and other upper house calls

April 4, 2019 – Outcome of Alberta election could be decided by swing voters

April 2, 2019 – Vancouver Whitecaps leading the field in new-fan momentum

MARCH

March 28, 2019 – Canadians share uncensored thoughts about bad manners

March 26, 2019 – One in four Trudeau voters in B.C. considering other options: poll

March 21, 2019 – Different generations sound distinct notes in music poll

March 19, 2019 – Majority of B.C. residents support speculation tax, survey finds

March 14, 2019 – Jobs, environmental protection hold key to broad support for resource projects: poll

March 12, 2019 – Older Canadians less hopeful about resolving Indigenous impasse

March 5, 2019 – Queen reigns supreme among royals in Canadians’ affections: poll

March 4, 2019 – Too soon to tell whether SNC-Lavalin affair is the Liberals’ Watergate – or Tunagate

FEBRUARY

February 28, 2019 – Most Canadians don’t think Big Sky Country is worth big-ticket price tag

February 26, 2019 – B.C. residents want government to get tough on birth tourism

February 21, 2019 – Will that be cash, debit, credit, smartphone or iris scan?

February 19, 2019 – No age group immune to stress over Metro housing market

February 14, 2019 – Most Metro Vancouverites on board with plan for SkyTrain to UBC

February 12, 2019 – Poll finds broad support for Ottawa’s handling of Huawei dispute

February 7, 2019 – Forty-one per cent of Canadians fear racism is on the rise

February 5, 2019 – Poll finds generational divides in attitudes toward immigrants

JANUARY

January 29, 2019 – B.C. residents say health-care system is in good shape, poll finds

January 28, 2019 – B.C. voters across political spectrum approve of Speaker’s handling of alleged misconduct

January 24, 2019 – Metro Vancouver voters value issues more than ethnicity

January 22, 2019 – Independents could hold key to Trump’s White House future

January 17, 2019 – Most British Columbians back proposed ban on smoking in apartments

January 15, 2019 – Most British Columbians want clothing donation bins scrapped

January 8, 2019 – Granville Island’s popularity riding on resolving parking problems

January 3, 2019 – Climate change could chill Liberals’ chances in next federal election

DECEMBER

December 31, 2018 – Housing and transportation top of mind in B.C. as new year dawns

December 27, 2018 – Voters fault process for failure of electoral reform referendum

December 24, 2018 – B.C. passing seasonal stress test but losing religious faith

December 20, 2018 – Despite social media hype, Alberta separatism remains a myth

December 18, 2018 – Parking management firms faced with lots of parking-fine laggards

December 13, 2018 – Most Canadians feel merrier about their personal finances than they did last Christmas

December 11, 2018 – No easy way for Metro to build its way out of its housing crisis

December 6, 2018 – Thermostat settings are a hot-button issue in Canadian households

December 4, 2018 – Today’s blue-plate special: more informed dining options

NOVEMBER

November 29, 2018 – Attitudes toward ride-hailing in B.C. stay within political lanes

November 27, 2018 – B.C. leading the land in opposition to creationism in schools

November 22, 2018 – B.C.’s housing-market taxes will have to prove themselves soon with voters

November 20, 2018 – Views on vaping regulations vary widely across the country

November 13, 2018 – Most Vancouverites support extending municipal voting rights to permanent residents

November 13, 2018 – Weighing a mixed bag of results from American midterm elections

November 8, 2018 – When it comes to transit funding, all roads lead to disagreement

November 6, 2018 – More rehab, fewer prescriptions among opioid action plan priorities

November 1, 2018 – Two provinces, two identities: how B.C. and Quebec see themselves within Confederation

OCTOBER

October 30, 2018 – City voters back raising the bar for prospective council candidates

October 25, 2018 – Political donation limits radically redrew municipal campaign plans

October 23, 2018 – B.C. in the driver’s seat when it comes to bad driving behaviour

October 18, 2018 – Regional transportation a key issue for municipal election voters

October 16, 2018 – Local debate brewing over location of cannabis retail outlets

October 11, 2018 – Vancouverites’ views varied on Vision’s municipal vision

October 9, 2018 – Widespread winds of change discourage incumbent candidates

October 4, 2018 – No clear front-runners as yet in B.C.’s electoral reform debate

October 2, 2018 – Global vaccination awareness needs another shot in the arm

October 2, 2018 – Quebec: Who Won and Why

SEPTEMBER

September 27, 2018 – Politicians who underestimate youth vote do so at their own peril

September 25, 2018 – Residents increasingly share a dim view of real estate developers

September 20, 2018 – Notable NIMBYism numbers in the lead-up to B.C.’s municipal elections

September 18, 2018 – Complexities of navigating the new digital-disconnect imperative

September 12, 2018 – Voter reconnection a priority for federal leaders in leadup to 2019 [Tableau Chart]

September 11, 2018 – Campbell’s departure underscores the erosion of municipal party politics power

September 6, 2018 – Politicians, corporations falling short in major project promotion [Data Tables]

September 4, 2018 – No easy prescription for overreliance on online medical advice

AUGUST

August 30, 2018 – Dash cams, automated speed enforcement can put brakes on B.C. car-crash rate

August 28, 2018 – Trump soap opera souring British Columbians on U.S. products

August 23, 2018 – More to learn – and more to change – about money laundering in B.C. casinos

JULY

July 3, 2018 – The new Mexican president will be defined by two major challenges

JUNE

June 8, 2018 – Ontario: Who won and why?

MAY

May 18, 2018 – TV grapples with Netflix effect as more consumers cut cable ties

MARCH

March 6, 2018 – On housing and the budget 

FEBRUARY

February 23, 2018 – Corporate world not without its lamentable #MeToo moments

February 19, 2018 – How do Canadians feel about the justice system?