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Trevor Hancock: It’s time the financial sector invested in our health and well-being

Trevor Hancock: It’s time the financial sector invested in our health and well-being

The issue comes under the broad heading of ethical investment, in which environmental, social and governance concerns are a factor in making investment decisions.
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David Sovka: Poop and chaos: One man's stand against against rats

David Sovka: Poop and chaos: One man's stand against against rats

Right now the two most successful vertebrate species on the entire planet are in a bit of a tussle at my house, and maybe at yours, too.
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John Ducker: Keep kids safe from the dangers of hot cars

John Ducker: Keep kids safe from the dangers of hot cars

North America-wide, about 38 children die each year from being left in an overheated vehicle. They are tragic circumstances beyond imagination. Why does it happen?
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Rob Shaw: How B.C.'s first Seniors Advocate transformed elderly care

Rob Shaw: How B.C.'s first Seniors Advocate transformed elderly care

Isobel Mackenzie leaves behind a legacy of advocacy that led to meaningful policy changes in seniors care
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Riding on qathet streets unsafe, most poll respondents say

Riding on qathet streets unsafe, most poll respondents say

Just over 60 per cent respond that they don't feel safe cycling on roads in the region
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Opinion: Data doesn’t support proposed B.C. hunting regulations

Opinion: Data doesn’t support proposed B.C. hunting regulations

Further reducing hunting opportunities goes well beyond sustainable wildlife management
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Rob Shaw: Locke's 'Simpsons' strategy works as NDP caves on Surrey policing funds

Rob Shaw: Locke's 'Simpsons' strategy works as NDP caves on Surrey policing funds

Cash for co-operation? NDP government offers millions of dollars more to mayor to end Surrey police stalemate
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Poll: qathet respondents split on medically assisted dying plan

Poll: qathet respondents split on medically assisted dying plan

Results nearly even based on answers within and outside community
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Letter: Federal NDP leader's pop-up visit disappoints

Letter: Federal NDP leader's pop-up visit disappoints

Where was the planned meet with the elected officials of the City of Powell River?
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Kirk LaPointe: Housing crisis at heart of potential Poilievre-Eby alliance

Kirk LaPointe: Housing crisis at heart of potential Poilievre-Eby alliance

Housing may bridge ideological divide between B.C. NDP premier, federal Conservative leader
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