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Rob Shaw: Carbon tax is dead, but B.C.'s budget mess is just beginning

Rob Shaw: Carbon tax is dead, but B.C.'s budget mess is just beginning

Premier's carbon tax flip-flop comes with a hefty price tag for provincial coffers
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David Sovka: It's time to wet the shamrock and pretend to be Irish

David Sovka: It's time to wet the shamrock and pretend to be Irish

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national holiday, apart from Black Friday.
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Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby grabs maximum power for tariff war

Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby grabs maximum power for tariff war

When Bill 7 passes, Premier David Eby will be the most powerful premier in B.C.’s history for the two years the emergency measures are in effect.
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Opinion: Boycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily lives

Opinion: Boycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily lives

Canadian citizens can use the consumer marketplace as a way of influencing the outcome of the trade war.
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Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

In this week's political round-up, the B.C. government wants to tighten control over economy but takes a cautious approach to forced treatment
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Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Research Co. poll reveals BC NDP still seen as stronger on standing up to Trump’s policies
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: No longer buying from the U.S.

Adrian Raeside cartoon: No longer buying from the U.S.

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Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Although travel is not directly affected by the U.S. tariffs, Canadians are reacting to the tariffs and Trump’s threats to make the country the 51st U.S. state.
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Letter: New challenges across the community

Letter: New challenges across the community

"I take seriously my responsibility to vote on the allocation of Powell River Community Forest funds in a way that will result in maximum benefits to our citizens."
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Poll: Most voters in Peak poll unswayed by Trudeau resignation

Poll: Most voters in Peak poll unswayed by Trudeau resignation

Under 20 percent of respondents plan to change who they will vote for in the next federal election
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