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Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

Rob Shaw: With BC Ferries on the rocks, NDP government scrambles to right the ship

The chair and CEO who addressed ICBC under John Horgan now has BC Ferries to fix under David Eby
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Jack Knox: At the end of the day, local journalism matters

Jack Knox: At the end of the day, local journalism matters

There’s no substitute for real reporters doing real legwork, producing pieces that don’t get published without passing the scrutiny of a real editor.
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Letter: Summer sky is the best roof for Central Park pool

Letter: Summer sky is the best roof for Central Park pool

Enclosing outdoor pool would put a chill on the magic of the warm-weather swimming season, reader says.
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Letter: There's more to the story on B.C. energy, climate action

Letter: There's more to the story on B.C. energy, climate action

Solar and wind power are there for the generating.
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Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

Opinion: Canadians aren't opposed to 'progressive punishment' for speeding, unpaid parking tickets

The concept, as it’s implemented for speeding in Finland, considers the income of the offending driver
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Watt's Happening: Elon Musk's plan to achieve a sustainable civilization

Watt's Happening: Elon Musk's plan to achieve a sustainable civilization

The latest IPCC report, just out, has one clear message: to re-stabilize the world’s climate and avert global catastrophe, what has to change? “Everything, everywhere, all at once.
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Jack Knox: Seeking absolution on Email Debt Forgiveness Day

Jack Knox: Seeking absolution on Email Debt Forgiveness Day

Feeling of failure comes with trying to keep up with a never-ending conveyor belt that spits out emails, texts and voice messages faster than you can read them
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Most British Columbians don't oppose the '15-minute city' — even if they don't understand it

Most British Columbians don't oppose the '15-minute city' — even if they don't understand it

Regarded by some as part of an ongoing "war on the car," the concept can be polarizing, and opinions vary across Canada.
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Les Leyne: For criminals, catch and release, and repeat

Les Leyne: For criminals, catch and release, and repeat

The key part in three highlighted cases is that each of the suspects was released from custody soon after arrest.
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Rob Shaw: The dizzying B.C. debt load isn't to be taken lightly

Rob Shaw: The dizzying B.C. debt load isn't to be taken lightly

The debt is growing quickly, but the government says not to worry
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