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Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA reflects on legislative session

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA reflects on legislative session

Randene Neill had steep learning curve as new government member and cabinet minister
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B.C. regulator bans, fines cannabis director after investors lose everything

B.C. regulator bans, fines cannabis director after investors lose everything

Christine Mah admits to unregistered securities sales at RoccaVerde, as BCSC prepares separate hearing involving prominent businessman Arthur Griffiths
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City of Powell River councillors discuss tiny homes proposal

City of Powell River councillors discuss tiny homes proposal

Affordable housing project brought forward to committee of the whole
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Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

Budget officer says he expects ramped-up defence spending to deepen deficit

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer said Thursday he expects the federal government's deficit will balloon this year thanks to ramped-up defence spending — but without a spring budget or more clarity from Ottawa, he can't say for sure.
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As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

As Canada's only 'sugar tax' ends, a study suggests it may have been effective

The tax in Newfoundland and Labrador added 20 cents per litre to sweetened drinks.
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How to fight the AI job threat? 'Think like a human'

How to fight the AI job threat? 'Think like a human'

David Weitzner on how Big Tech wants you to feel hopeless and why you shouldn't. A Tyee Q&A.
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Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk until they reach the end stage of the disease.
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Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

But Royal LePage report says renters may benefit from improving market conditions
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Students gather to learn Tla’amin protocol, ritual and tradition

Students gather to learn Tla’amin protocol, ritual and tradition

Learning event held in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Wildfire smoke doesn't just darken the skies — it harms the brain, especially in those most vulnerable.
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