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Opinion: Ozempic, the 'miracle drug,' and the harmful idea of a future without fat

Opinion: Ozempic, the 'miracle drug,' and the harmful idea of a future without fat

The messaging around Ozempic being a miracle cure is not only a lie, it has kicked up a new level of fatphobia, argues Michael Orsini.
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Letter: Grouse Grind closure a disservice to the public

Letter: Grouse Grind closure a disservice to the public

The addition of trail hosts and rangers would bring more benefit than lengthy restoration projects, says reader
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Les Leyne: Hello Hullo — ferry service's delayed launch is smooth sailing

Les Leyne: Hello Hullo — ferry service's delayed launch is smooth sailing

First trip shows Nanaimo-Vancouver service has potential
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Letter: Stop daycare slated for Burnaby parkland

Letter: Stop daycare slated for Burnaby parkland

City-owned property next to Deer Lake would better serve the public as a park, reader says.
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Letter: Illegal racing on Burnaby street poses danger

Letter: Illegal racing on Burnaby street poses danger

Early morning high-speed motorcycle racing on Gaglardi Way sets stage for disastrous accident, reader says.
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Letter: Provinces should stall carbon tax increase until next election

Letter: Provinces should stall carbon tax increase until next election

“Wait and see if new leadership takes charge in Canada to free your pocketbook,” reader says.
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Letter: Time to clamp down on noisy vehicles in Burnaby

Letter: Time to clamp down on noisy vehicles in Burnaby

Not only is "gratuitous noise pollution" from cars, trucks and motorbikes offensive, it's also a health hazard, reader says.
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Letter: Hockey plagued by elitism, lack of diversity

Letter: Hockey plagued by elitism, lack of diversity

Toxic culture is ruining participation in the game by all but an elect few, reader says
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Keith Baldrey: Conspiracy theories tarnish Poilievre’s shiny rebranding bid

Keith Baldrey: Conspiracy theories tarnish Poilievre’s shiny rebranding bid

Conservative leader’s attempt to change his image is hobbled by his continued coddling of fringe elements among party’s supporters.
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David Sovka: Global warming is man against everything, everywhere all at once

David Sovka: Global warming is man against everything, everywhere all at once

July 2023 is now officially the hottest month in human history, and August will probably be even hotter. I wish I were making this up.
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