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Kirk LaPointe: The public should have more time to talk at council meetings

Kirk LaPointe: The public should have more time to talk at council meetings

It's very difficult to make a well-reasoned point in the two or three minutes given at North Shore council meetings, writes columnist Kirk LaPointe
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More British Columbians support a BC United-BC Conservative merger, says survey

More British Columbians support a BC United-BC Conservative merger, says survey

Premier David Eby still holds lead in approval ratings as B.C. prepares for election.
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Les Leyne: Aboriginal title for Haida Gwaii raises questions about private landowners

Les Leyne: Aboriginal title for Haida Gwaii raises questions about private landowners

All private land owners on Haida Gwaii will need consent from the Haida Nation, according to a law firm specializing in Aboriginal issues.
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Rob Shaw: Affordability continues to complicate B.C. climate change politics

Rob Shaw: Affordability continues to complicate B.C. climate change politics

NDP defends CleanBC, opponents promise cheaper solutions
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: How's the opioid crisis going?

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How's the opioid crisis going?

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Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Baldrey: Building more homes? Great. But, where are the workers?

Ottawa's plan to construct 3.9 million homes in seven years is "lofty target." Here in B.C., columnist Keith Baldrey says finding the hands to build them will be a tall order.
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Rob Shaw: Trudeau offers BC NDP no easy out on drug decriminalization dilemma

Rob Shaw: Trudeau offers BC NDP no easy out on drug decriminalization dilemma

Prime minister not bailing out B.C. government from increasingly problematic political waters
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David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

David Sovka: A few things you can do for your favourite planet on its special day

In honour of Earth Day, plant a flower or a shrub. The government of Canada now allows you to plant up to five of these for personal use
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Greg Perry cartoon: An explosive combination heading into wildfire season

Greg Perry cartoon: An explosive combination heading into wildfire season

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Trevor Hancock: Our addiction to plastics will come back to haunt us

Trevor Hancock: Our addiction to plastics will come back to haunt us

Plastics contain some very toxic chemicals and break down into nano-particles that end up in our bodies.
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