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Editorial: Census data shows us you cannot freeze time

Editorial: Census data shows us you cannot freeze time

You can try to stave off change by saying no, but you only engineer yourself newer, much harder-to-solve problems
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Les Leyne: B.C. braces for huge influx of refugees from Ukraine

Les Leyne: B.C. braces for huge influx of refugees from Ukraine

The volunteers already working around the clock to ready for Ukrainian newcomers know it. The federal and provincial officials bracing for the work flow know it.
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Les Leyne: Province plans to ask citizens probing questions to identify systemic racism

Les Leyne: Province plans to ask citizens probing questions to identify systemic racism

Data will be collected to spot disparities and inequities in how people of different backgrounds are treated by government
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Poll: Hybrid combo of work from home and office is the best of both worlds, say North Shore readers

Poll: Hybrid combo of work from home and office is the best of both worlds, say North Shore readers

Almost an equal number of workers said they're happy vs. not happy to go back to the office. About the same number said they're continuing to work from home.
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Opinion: Proposal to replace B.C. RCMP with provincial force likely 'dead in the water'

Opinion: Proposal to replace B.C. RCMP with provincial force likely 'dead in the water'

Should B.C. give the RCMP the boot?
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Opinion: Shift to electric vehicle acceptance is accelerating slowly in B.C.

Opinion: Shift to electric vehicle acceptance is accelerating slowly in B.C.

Almost three in five British Columbians who drive their own vehicle say it is “very likely” or “moderately likely” that the next one they acquire will be electric.
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Claire Nielsen: Reclaiming health

Claire Nielsen: Reclaiming health

If you feel old and feel like you are on a downhill slide, please stop and consider what you could do to shift this.
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Sweet treats at school OK in moderation, say North Shore readers: poll

Sweet treats at school OK in moderation, say North Shore readers: poll

Pizza and cookies are OK for kids to eat at schools, just not all the time, say readers.
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Jack Knox: We're happy to tell Junior what to eat, but leave Mom and Dad alone

Jack Knox: We're happy to tell Junior what to eat, but leave Mom and Dad alone

Worries that new guidelines will do away with school fundraisers that feature hot dogs and pizza
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Les Leyne: Despite MLAs' advice, regional police force a long way off

Les Leyne: Despite MLAs' advice, regional police force a long way off

Committee of MLAs has zero power to do anything with their recommendations.
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