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Les Leyne: Will B.C.’s World Cup costs go up? Of course they will

Les Leyne: Will B.C.’s World Cup costs go up? Of course they will

Having an entire continent host the World Cup doesn’t stop the cost creep. It just spreads it around so that more taxpayers can take part.
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Comment: Floating bus stops go against accessible design

Comment: Floating bus stops go against accessible design

Consciously creating unsafe barriers to essential public services violates the Canadian Charter and human rights-based legislation
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Les Leyne: Flipping tax long time coming, late arriving

Les Leyne: Flipping tax long time coming, late arriving

The flipping fire truck will be arriving in January 2025, but the blaze looks to be under control
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: How belt-tightening is working out

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How belt-tightening is working out

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Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

"Elections are about choices," says columnist Keith Baldrey, who believes the NDP government is going all-in on handing out perks.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $10 child care promises stalling out

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $10 child care promises stalling out

Federal funding growth of flagship provincial program is exceeding that of BC NDP
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Comment: The carbon tax and the federal dental plan are both unfair

Comment: The carbon tax and the federal dental plan are both unfair

They do not benefit all Canadians equally.
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Trevor Hancock: The sickening side of the food industry

Trevor Hancock: The sickening side of the food industry

A 2018 study found unhealthy eating in Canada resulted in direct health care costs of $5.1 billion and indirect costs (due to early death or disability) of $8.7 billion
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Geoff Johnson: Has autocorrect made teaching spelling superflewus?

Geoff Johnson: Has autocorrect made teaching spelling superflewus?

Learning spelling remains an important part of reading education
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David Sovka: The odds of you winning the lottery aren't looking good, but hey — dare to dream

David Sovka: The odds of you winning the lottery aren't looking good, but hey — dare to dream

Yes, eventually somebody will win, but it will not be me and it will not be you. Don’t hate the messenger; hate the math
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