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Viewpoint: Levies an insult to natural gas users

Viewpoint: Levies an insult to natural gas users

Whilst this might be an imposition from the federal government, they should kindly detail what they intend to do about this usurious weight around the necks of seniors and others. ~ Malcolm Haynes
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Canada isn't responding with foresight when it comes to COVID-19

Canada isn't responding with foresight when it comes to COVID-19

Canada’s strategy must include global engagement. Without it, we will be living on borrowed time, waiting for a new variant, a new booster, a new quick fix
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Most B.C. residents trust BC NDP to resolve affordable housing issues: poll

Most B.C. residents trust BC NDP to resolve affordable housing issues: poll

55% of British Columbians say they trust the governing provincial party to deliver affordable housing, compared with 36% for the BC Liberal Party and 33% for the BC Green Party.
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Membership list controversy looms over BC Liberal leadership vote

Membership list controversy looms over BC Liberal leadership vote

Process dogged by questions about the validity of more than 14,000 of the 23,000 memberships sold since May.
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Kicking the Clutter: How to prevent procrastination

Kicking the Clutter: How to prevent procrastination

Since the habit of putting things off is predictable, the first thing to do is not to take action, but to stop.
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Letter: New year's message somewhat reassuring

Letter: New year's message somewhat reassuring

...it was good to read the mayor’s comments in support of COVID-19 vaccinations and hardworking health professionals...
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Letter: Shocked by qathet Regional District board's conduct

Letter: Shocked by qathet Regional District board's conduct

"It is clear that this elected official got the vote of his constituents and interest of other community members who don’t feel represented, but does not curry favour with the board..."
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Poll: qathet respondents nearly split on whether public schools should go to online learning for January

Poll: qathet respondents nearly split on whether public schools should go to online learning for January

52 per cent in favour of classes being virtual for the month
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Canadians’ views about China, U.S. at a standstill, poll suggests

Canadians’ views about China, U.S. at a standstill, poll suggests

Negative perceptions of China persist while public is divided on Canada’s southern neighbour, survey shows.
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Cartoon: Tree chipping

Cartoon: Tree chipping

Is your Christmas tree still up?
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