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Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

"Elections are about choices," says columnist Keith Baldrey, who believes the NDP government is going all-in on handing out perks.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $10 child care promises stalling out

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $10 child care promises stalling out

Federal funding growth of flagship provincial program is exceeding that of BC NDP
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Comment: The carbon tax and the federal dental plan are both unfair

Comment: The carbon tax and the federal dental plan are both unfair

They do not benefit all Canadians equally.
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Column: Are you due for a screening test?

Column: Are you due for a screening test?

Davidicus Wong, M.D., of PrimeCare Medical Centre in Burnaby, presents a refresher on when it's time to get screened for diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.
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Minter: Planning for Spring gardening? Proceed with caution

Minter: Planning for Spring gardening? Proceed with caution

Patience, and some garden wisdom, will pay huge dividends, especially this spring, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Trevor Hancock: The sickening side of the food industry

Trevor Hancock: The sickening side of the food industry

A 2018 study found unhealthy eating in Canada resulted in direct health care costs of $5.1 billion and indirect costs (due to early death or disability) of $8.7 billion
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Geoff Johnson: Has autocorrect made teaching spelling superflewus?

Geoff Johnson: Has autocorrect made teaching spelling superflewus?

Learning spelling remains an important part of reading education
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David Sovka: The odds of you winning the lottery aren't looking good, but hey — dare to dream

David Sovka: The odds of you winning the lottery aren't looking good, but hey — dare to dream

Yes, eventually somebody will win, but it will not be me and it will not be you. Don’t hate the messenger; hate the math
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Gave up on your financial resolutions yet? BBB tips to get back on track

Gave up on your financial resolutions yet? BBB tips to get back on track

Creating a personal budget, building an emergency fund and even starting can help you become more financially sound, the Better Business Bureau says.
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Opinion: Between all or nothing

Opinion: Between all or nothing

'Maybe if sports and leagues offered more recreational options with reduced commitments, more kids would stay in the game'
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