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Rob Shaw: B.C. makes two good-faith attempts to tackle issues outside of its control

Rob Shaw: B.C. makes two good-faith attempts to tackle issues outside of its control

The B.C. government made two attempts this week to tackle important societal issues largely outside of its control, and while its new bills may have fallen short of what some advocates wanted, they still seem like good-faith efforts.
Opinion: Commuting by car in Metro Vancouver has become more appealing post-pandemic

Opinion: Commuting by car in Metro Vancouver has become more appealing post-pandemic

In May 2019, Research Co. and Glacier Media developed what was meant to be an annual survey focusing on the commuting habits of Metro Vancouverites .
Les Leyne: NDP spending spree under scrutiny

Les Leyne: NDP spending spree under scrutiny

The massive B.C. surplus that fuels the spending spree is a one-off, raising questions about whether it should be have been spread out over time.
Watt's Happening: You don’t have to be big to be green

Watt's Happening: You don’t have to be big to be green

Three examples of real actions taken by real people, both here and around the world, that are making a genuine difference
Opinion: Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

Opinion: Most British Columbians want an inquiry into foreign election interference

B.C. leads the way in endorsing an independent inquiry.
Letter: Vote against removal of parkland in Burnaby

Letter: Vote against removal of parkland in Burnaby

Burnaby should set an example for other governments in the fight against destruction of parkland and habitat, reader says.
Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t help fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

Rob Shaw: Using decriminalization as a wedge issue won’t help fix B.C.’s overdose crisis

The Opposition BC Liberals are shifting their support away from decriminalization and the safe supply of drugs, in the wake of the positive reception to the party’s recent addictions treatment platform.
Keith Baldrey: B.C. budget sheltered from economic headwinds

Keith Baldrey: B.C. budget sheltered from economic headwinds

Finance Minister Katrine Conroy’s first fiscal blueprint predicts $4.2 billion deficit, but contingencies protect it against downturn, bond rating agency says.
Jack Knox: To get blood boiling, just ask about public art

Jack Knox: To get blood boiling, just ask about public art

“Public art is a wonderful thing when done well and an embarrassment when it is not.” But who gets to decide which is which?
Letters: Waste plan doesn’t make sense from business or ecological standpoint

Letters: Waste plan doesn’t make sense from business or ecological standpoint

Removal of Burnaby parkland to allow organic waste facility fails to add up from any angle, readers say.
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