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British Columbians losing confidence government will reduce cellphone costs, says poll

British Columbians losing confidence government will reduce cellphone costs, says poll

Majorities of users are dissatisfied with how much their mobile phones cost them each month.
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Climate Crossroads: Axing the tax is not a good idea

Climate Crossroads: Axing the tax is not a good idea

"The emissions cap should be written in the best interests of people in Canada — not oil and gas companies."
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In memoriam: John Walter Mikkelsen

In memoriam: John Walter Mikkelsen

October 8, 1933 - October 10, 2023
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B.C. strata owner responsible for $10K burst pipe insurance deductible

B.C. strata owner responsible for $10K burst pipe insurance deductible

The owner argued the sprinkler pipe that burst was the strata's responsibility.
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

Call for shipyards interested in designing and building the ferries closes Dec. 1, with the first vessel in the new ferry class expected to be ready for service in 2029
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Opinion: Are freeloading premiers undermining Canada's climate strategy?

Opinion: Are freeloading premiers undermining Canada's climate strategy?

A little more than five years ago, there was a strong federal-provincial consensus around climate action. With the election of several Conservative premiers since then, that consensus has vanished.
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Les Leyne: Ombudsman finds COVID benefits clawback unfair

Les Leyne: Ombudsman finds COVID benefits clawback unfair

He released a report on how midstream changes to the B.C. Emergency Benefit mean thousands of people are being asked to return $1,000 grants.
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What America can learn from Canada's new '$10 a day' child care system

What America can learn from Canada's new '$10 a day' child care system

The Hechinger Report looks at how Canada's launch of a national child care system may set an example for the U.S. on how to improve child care across an entire country.
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Opinion: Food insecurity in Canada is the worst it's ever been. Here's how we can solve it

Opinion: Food insecurity in Canada is the worst it's ever been. Here's how we can solve it

The persistence of food insecurity in Canada is a policy choice. By not doing more to improve the adequacy and stability of household income, governments are choosing to let food insecurity fester.
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