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Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

Opinion: Chronic government neglect has spurred Downtown Eastside's economic decline

As Gastown and Chinatown receive local and provincial funding, a deliberate lack of investment in Vancouver's DTES neighbourhood has enabled a downward spiral of economic disinvestment and decline
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Opinion: B.C’s energy debate needs less heat and more fact

Opinion: B.C’s energy debate needs less heat and more fact

Those concerned about B.C.'s electricity crunch fail to account for increased efficiency in the system
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Opinion: Prompt payment laws have been recommended repeatedly—B.C. needs them now

Opinion: Prompt payment laws have been recommended repeatedly—B.C. needs them now

This kind of legislation was passed in Ontario seven years ago and is now standard in most Canadian provinces
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Opinion: Cherry-picked job numbers paint deceptive picture of B.C. economy

Opinion: Cherry-picked job numbers paint deceptive picture of B.C. economy

B.C. government hails job growth, but a closer look reveals a stagnant private sector and a wave of out-migration
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Roger Dall’Antonia: B.C.’s lower-carbon energy future will require balance

Roger Dall’Antonia: B.C.’s lower-carbon energy future will require balance

Record investments in energy efficiency and renewable natural gas programs are pushing B.C. toward a greener energy future, argues FortisBC CEO
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Roger Dall’Antonia: B.C. facing an energy ‘trilemma’

Roger Dall’Antonia: B.C. facing an energy ‘trilemma’

Extreme weather and population growth drive home the importance of reliable and affordable energy systems, argues FortisBC CEO
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‘Right to disconnect’ laws are a step toward healthier, more productive and more inclusive workplaces

‘Right to disconnect’ laws are a step toward healthier, more productive and more inclusive workplaces

The right to disconnect targets the growing problems of constant connectivity and over-availability, and can lead to healthier work-life balance, improved productivity and more inclusive workplaces.
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Opinion: Governments must avoid getting caught up in the AI hype generated by Big Tech

Opinion: Governments must avoid getting caught up in the AI hype generated by Big Tech

Statistics Canada’s AI exposure report falls short by ignoring the underlying corporate strategies that truly determine AI’s impact
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Opinion: Misleading B.C. wildfire narratives hurting tourism

Opinion: Misleading B.C. wildfire narratives hurting tourism

Alarmist wildfire coverage leads to lost visitors and missed economic opportunities, tourism leaders warn
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Opinion: Work-life balance isn't about time — it's about purpose

Opinion: Work-life balance isn't about time — it's about purpose

As the lines between work and personal life blur, achieving equilibrium requires more than just dividing time
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