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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's short-term rental bill stays intact, passes without amendments

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's short-term rental bill stays intact, passes without amendments

Opposition BC United warns of unintended consequences of sweeping legislation
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Carson Binda: The next B.C. budget is a chance for real change

Carson Binda: The next B.C. budget is a chance for real change

B.C. can be a powerhouse again if it reduces taxes
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Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Shoplifting seems to be in vogue as some sort of new vandalism, says Kirk LaPointe
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Rob Shaw: No matter the deficits, the BC NDP government invents ways to grow and grow

Rob Shaw: No matter the deficits, the BC NDP government invents ways to grow and grow

Two new bills, two additions to the bureacracy
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Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

Rob Shaw: A year to the election and the NDP sits pretty

If an election were held today, the BC United party would be nearly wiped out
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Carson Binda: Eby should copy Manitoba NDP’s gas tax cut

Carson Binda: Eby should copy Manitoba NDP’s gas tax cut

One NDP government should turn to another NDP government for inspiration, Carson Binda writes
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Jason Speers: There is a clear way to bring down Internet prices

Jason Speers: There is a clear way to bring down Internet prices

Easing regulations to permit third-party providers would lead to lower rates, argues Jason Speers
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Rob Shaw: A Surrey policing deal is possible, if the mayor and solicitor general can just talk

Rob Shaw: A Surrey policing deal is possible, if the mayor and solicitor general can just talk

Surrey stands to gain greater financial support if it stands down from its legal challenge to the province
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Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief for British Columbians … and politicians

Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief for British Columbians … and politicians

There are substantial political consequences arising from the actions of the independent central bank and Tuesday's inflation data is likely to provide a respite to Eby and Trudeau, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Rob Shaw: Finally, the BC NDP government tangles with short-term rentals

Rob Shaw: Finally, the BC NDP government tangles with short-term rentals

Will it work? Time will tell
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