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Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign

Critics see drug debate tainted by politicization in B.C. election campaign

VANCOUVER — When NDP Leader David Eby announced this month that the province would open "secure facilities" to provide involuntary care for people with severe drug addiction or mental health problems, it represented a moment of policy unity with the
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First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation

First Nations, Inuit and Metis leaders say work lays ahead on road to reconciliation

OTTAWA — The Liberal party of today is not quite the same as the one elected in 2015 promising to foster new paths and nation-to-nation relationships with Indigenous Peoples, the leaders of the three national Indigenous organizations said as they loo
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Environment, energy ministers offer Jagmeet Singh a briefing on carbon pricing

Environment, energy ministers offer Jagmeet Singh a briefing on carbon pricing

OTTAWA — Two Liberal ministers are inviting NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to a briefing about carbon pricing so he can "better understand" how it helps fight climate change while putting more money back in families' pockets.
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Opinion: Trudeau's housing 'help' is more hurtful than helpful

Opinion: Trudeau's housing 'help' is more hurtful than helpful

Lower monthly payments mask higher long-term costs and market risks
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Rob Shaw: On housing affordability, BC Conservatives and NDP offer two very different solutions

Rob Shaw: On housing affordability, BC Conservatives and NDP offer two very different solutions

David Eby’s mortgage split and John Rustad’s rent and mortgage rebate both promise relief to address election’s top issue
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Opinion: A fast-growing Burnaby creates business growth opportunities

Opinion: A fast-growing Burnaby creates business growth opportunities

As one of B.C.’s fastest-growing cities, Burnaby's strategic location, innovation, and multicultural workforce are driving its transformation into a major economic force
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British Columbians unite behind bail reform as safety issues take centre stage: survey

British Columbians unite behind bail reform as safety issues take centre stage: survey

A clear provincewide consensus on specific matters related to addiction and treatment has emerged, weeks ahead of the 2024 B.C. election
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Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

Statistics Canada reports real GDP grew 0.2% in July

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew more than expected in July, but the strength was short-lived as the momentum seems to have failed to carry over into August. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product grew 0.
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Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
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'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

'Shocking' report claims pending transit cuts will cost $1,000/household: Mayors' Council

TransLink says it is facing a $600-million fiscal cliff in 2026 and without sustainable funding it will cut services that will cost each household, on average, $1,000 annually.
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