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Letter: We’re very concerned about the speed of cyclists on the Spirit Trail

Letter: We’re very concerned about the speed of cyclists on the Spirit Trail

One of these days a pedestrian is going to get seriously hurt, argues a North Shore letter writer
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Mario Canseco: Most young British Columbians not prepared for retirement, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Most young British Columbians not prepared for retirement, polling shows

Financial worries are widespread despite optimism their situation will improve, new Research Co. polling shows
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Opinion: The North Shore's got hygge in spades

Opinion: The North Shore's got hygge in spades

The secret to our happiness is in the mountains and parks around us, if only we know how to live in the moment.
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Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Rob Shaw: Poilievre slams BC Ferries deal as taxpayer-funded ‘slave labour’ in China

Conservative leader urges Ottawa to cancel $1B loan and help redirect ferry construction to Canada or democratic allies
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Editorial: Are we willing to pay for our patriotism in building new ferries?

Editorial: Are we willing to pay for our patriotism in building new ferries?

Patriotism is no match for pragmatism, and the fact is no Canadian firms bid on the job.
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Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Opinion: Alcohol sales changed subtly after Canada legalized cannabis

Total alcohol sales didn’t change much in the first 17 months after Canada legalized recreational cannabis, but small changes appeared at the local level.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP doubles down on drug denial for dying girl

Rob Shaw: BC NDP doubles down on drug denial for dying girl

Health minister unmoved as international experts urge reversal of Brineura decision in case of 10-year-old Charleigh Pollock
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Mario Canseco: Carney widens the gap as Poilievre slips on key issues, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Carney widens the gap as Poilievre slips on key issues, polling shows

Research Co. survey shows the new prime minister pulling ahead across demographics, while the Conservative leader loses ground
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Opinion: Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

Opinion: Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

Riprap can bury the spawning habitats of fish, increase river temperatures and exacerbate erosion elsewhere. There are alternative ways to stabilize riverbanks.
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Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Seaspan tour leaves politicians fuming over BC Ferries deal with China

Conservatives say B.C. and federal governments have failed to support local shipbuilding, allowing China to take the work
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