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Les Leyne: Infrastructure minister admits error, but NDP will press on

Les Leyne: Infrastructure minister admits error, but NDP will press on

The opposition is suggesting various amendments to the Infrastructure Projects Act (Bill 15), but Minister Bowinn Ma — her moment of humility behind her — indicated they’re wasting their time
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Opinion: Social media falsely reports death on ferry from toxic drugs

Opinion: Social media falsely reports death on ferry from toxic drugs

A rumour has been circulating –– apparently prompted by a Facebook post –– that a medical emergency that delayed the Horseshoe Bay to Langdale ferry Saturday morning saw a 19-year-old die from toxic drugs. This rumour is not true.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP touts progress on safe supply drugs with no data to prove it

Rob Shaw: BC NDP touts progress on safe supply drugs with no data to prove it

The B.C. government promised to end offsite drug use but admits it has no central way to monitor compliance or track exemptions
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Opinion: Canada's skills crisis is growing — here's how we can fix it

Opinion: Canada's skills crisis is growing — here's how we can fix it

As labour shortages deepen across sectors, the disconnect between formal education and real-world job requirements is becoming harder to ignore.
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Letter: Offended by article

Letter: Offended by article

'The article does not give a voice to the many in our community who are questioning this development'
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Rob Shaw: Eby plays pipeline diplomat for Alberta, then drops the act

Rob Shaw: Eby plays pipeline diplomat for Alberta, then drops the act

B.C. premier strikes a conciliatory tone with Danielle Smith—until the national cameras shift away
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Cartoon: Best laid vacation plans

Cartoon: Best laid vacation plans

Where are you going to spend your holiday time and dollars this summer?
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Kirk LaPointe: B.C. needs political backbone to fix Metro Vancouver governance

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. needs political backbone to fix Metro Vancouver governance

Years of mismanagement, weak oversight, cost overruns demand provincial intervention—not polite distance
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Letters: Bill 15 does not bode well for democracy

Letters: Bill 15 does not bode well for democracy

'At a time when the world is witnessing the erosion of democracy in the U.S. in favour of centralized control within the presidency, I am deeply concerned about Premier Eby’s proposed Bill 15.'
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Letters: Re. Bill 15, want infrastructure built? Cut all red tape

Letters: Re. Bill 15, want infrastructure built? Cut all red tape

'I encourage Mr. Eby to focus on eliminating existing red tape throughout his government, rather than growing it.'
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