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Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t help fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t help fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

The Opposition BC Liberals are shifting their support away from decriminalization and the safe supply of drugs, in the wake of the positive reception to the party’s recent addictions treatment platform.
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Keith Baldrey: B.C. budget sheltered from economic headwinds

Keith Baldrey: B.C. budget sheltered from economic headwinds

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy’s first fiscal blueprint predicts $4.2 billion deficit, but contingencies protect it against downturn, bond rating agency says.
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qathet growers get ready to swap seeds

qathet growers get ready to swap seeds

Advocates promote bio-diverse crops for our climate
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In memoriam: Alexia Cherry

In memoriam: Alexia Cherry

November 27,1928 - March 09, 2003
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Ottawa gives B.C.’s CO2 storage regulations stamp of approval

Ottawa gives B.C.’s CO2 storage regulations stamp of approval

Right now — worldwide and in Canada — most captured CO2 is used to force more oil out of mature oil wells
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B.C. budget a mixed bag on climate

B.C. budget a mixed bag on climate

The Wilderness Committee's national campaign director said, it's alarming that the budget is projecting a rise in the production of liquefied natural gas, despite a 13 per cent average annual drop in gas royalties
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Staff shortage puts Sunday ferry sailings in question

Staff shortage puts Sunday ferry sailings in question

The 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. sailings out of Swartz Bay and the 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. sailings from Tsawwassen are at risk, B.C. Ferries said.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Winter wonderland

Let’s Talk Trash: Winter wonderland

At the tail end of winter, we still have time to clear out stagnancy from our homes and lives
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More than 2,000 B.C. family doctors sign up for new payment model

More than 2,000 B.C. family doctors sign up for new payment model

The program allows them to bill for issues like time spent with a patient, diagnostic assistance and research into a patient’s health.
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Spot in BC finals booked by Powell River U13 Kings

Spot in BC finals booked by Powell River U13 Kings

Minor hockey team will represent Vancouver Island region at provincials in West Vancouver
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