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Geoff Johnson: Survey fails to look more deeply at why kids feel less positive about school

Geoff Johnson: Survey fails to look more deeply at why kids feel less positive about school

Kids who responded to the 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey felt less positive about all aspects of their school experience than youth in the 2018 report
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David Sovka: Cat and dog people have their differences, but they're equally nutty

David Sovka: Cat and dog people have their differences, but they're equally nutty

I’ll bet you know at least one crazy cat lady AND somebody who describes him/herself as a dog’s “dad/mom,” which is biologically impossible
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Les Leyne: Eby adviser deeply involved in online media world

Les Leyne: Eby adviser deeply involved in online media world

A key adviser in the premier’s office, Meghan Sali, is also on the board of directors of Constellation Media, a news organization run by a non-profit society with an acknowledged progressive bent
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Herbal healing: Spring brings challenges to allergy sufferers

Herbal healing: Spring brings challenges to allergy sufferers

I have helped hundreds of patients take back their immune health and resolve chronic allergies – not only to pollen, but other environmental triggers and foods as well. ~ Todd Caldecott
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Viewpoint: Heighten the penalties for violence in hockey

Viewpoint: Heighten the penalties for violence in hockey

"It is essential that we all embrace and cultivate a vision of respect for opponents and teach alternatives to violence."
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Letter: We need to transition to a low-carbon future

Letter: We need to transition to a low-carbon future

"We absolutely owe it to the next generation."
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Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Here's why columnist Keith Baldrey is crossing his fingers on behalf of taxpayers that major projects in works can come in on budget.
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Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
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Ingrid Rice cartoon — Why April Fools' Day?

Ingrid Rice cartoon — Why April Fools' Day?

Political cartoonist Ingrid Rice takes aim at politicians and taxes.
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Powell River Garden Club: Invasive species, part one

Powell River Garden Club: Invasive species, part one

"Our property of almost an acre boasts masses of plants, a mix of native, non-native and, I now realize, invasive as well." ~ Lesley Moseley
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