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Opinion: The 'freedom convoy' protests point to a bigger problem with Canada's democracy

Opinion: The 'freedom convoy' protests point to a bigger problem with Canada's democracy

The wave of protests across Canada against vaccine mandates are signs of a growing tensions that the federal government doesn’t represent the views of many people. It’s time for election reform.
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Opinion: Ukraine invasion: Why Canada should rethink its approach to economic sanctions

Opinion: Ukraine invasion: Why Canada should rethink its approach to economic sanctions

Some economic sanctions may violate international law principles, including those the sanctions are intended to enforce. They may therefore undermine the very legal regimes Canadians champion.
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Kicking the Clutter: Simple rules for a clutter-free home

Kicking the Clutter: Simple rules for a clutter-free home

Decluttering your home and keeping it clean is a commitment to yourself and your family
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Les Leyne: Upgrade to government's B.C. Bid website has taken years and still isn't finished

Les Leyne: Upgrade to government's B.C. Bid website has taken years and still isn't finished

B.C. Bid is supposed to be a handy government website devoted to procurement
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Viewpoint: On qathet CARES and the ‘freedom’ convoy

Viewpoint: On qathet CARES and the ‘freedom’ convoy

In the face of a virus that has infected 500 million people and caused the death of over six million, masks, physical distancing and vaccine mandates are not irrational or freedom-destroying responses. ~ Fred Guerin
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Opinion: Political polarization is affecting mental health, and patients want therapists who share their views

Opinion: Political polarization is affecting mental health, and patients want therapists who share their views

Even before the pandemic, divisive politics was affecting mental health, and political topics were being raised in therapy. Now, patients want therapists that share their views.
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Opinion: Putin's Ukraine invasion: Do declarations of war still exist?

Opinion: Putin's Ukraine invasion: Do declarations of war still exist?

Putin never formally declared war on Ukraine, calling the invasion a “special military operation.” Official declarations of war are increasingly a thing of the past. Here’s why that’s detrimental
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Opinion: Most Canadians say Canada should back Ukraine against Russia: poll

Opinion: Most Canadians say Canada should back Ukraine against Russia: poll

53% believe Ottawa should “definitely” (34%) or “probably” (19%) support Ukraine against Russian aggression, survey finds.
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Focus on Film: Powell River Film Festival review (Night Raiders)

Focus on Film: Powell River Film Festival review (Night Raiders)

The year is 2043, post-war in America and a military-style state is in control.
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Les Leyne: B.C. Ferries is being yanked back to government control

Les Leyne: B.C. Ferries is being yanked back to government control

Most of the power will be stripped from the company’s board of directors and handed to a little-noticed oversight board, the B.C. Ferry Authority.
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