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Rob Shaw: Premier Eby may be a ‘man of action,’ but it's in the face of BC NDP inaction

Rob Shaw: Premier Eby may be a ‘man of action,’ but it's in the face of BC NDP inaction

BC New Democrats looking to trumpet the early success of Premier David Eby have an embarrassment of riches to choose from with recent announcements on crime, housing, health care and affordability.
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Jacquie Griffiths: As a recession looms, how can Metro Vancouver best protect its economy?

Jacquie Griffiths: As a recession looms, how can Metro Vancouver best protect its economy?

Canadians are becoming increasingly concerned about a looming recession. In the wake of the financial crisis in 2009, it was clear that the Metro Vancouver region fared far better than other jurisdictions.
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Unexplained Wealth Orders and the Amphetamine King

Unexplained Wealth Orders and the Amphetamine King

The British Columbia government is planning to introduce unexplained wealth orders (UWO) in its latest move to disrupt the province’s reputation as a safe haven for dirty money.
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Joel McKay: B.C. needs to prioritize the province’s trade corridor projects now

Joel McKay: B.C. needs to prioritize the province’s trade corridor projects now

Now would be the time for a forward-thinking infrastructure and trade corridor planning exercise in B.C.
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Survey: More Canadians losing sleep over finance and money matters

Survey: More Canadians losing sleep over finance and money matters

For the past few years, Health Canada has issued guidelines related to the number of hours of sleep that Canadians should get every night.
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Arny Wise: Do newbies David Eby and Ken Sim have the right stuff to tackle affordable housing?

Arny Wise: Do newbies David Eby and Ken Sim have the right stuff to tackle affordable housing?

There was a time when B.C. politicians, a conservative Vancouver mayor and an NDP BC premier had the right stuff.
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Carson Binda: Why is the premier promising tax hikes?

Carson Binda: Why is the premier promising tax hikes?

Raising taxes to fight inflation is like trying to put out a campfire with a gallon of kerosine. If Premier David Eby wants to “deliver results for people” as he says , then he needs to abandon his plans to hike taxes.
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Renu Bakshi: ‘Calm before the storm’ – upcoming death laws test Canada’s woke values

Renu Bakshi: ‘Calm before the storm’ – upcoming death laws test Canada’s woke values

When British Prime Minister Rishi Sanik pledged during his leadership campaign to address “woke nonsense,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to mind – Canada’s architect of woke, hypocritical and sanctimonious as he is about his own agenda.
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Rob Shaw: Premier Eby running up spending to catch up to crises

Rob Shaw: Premier Eby running up spending to catch up to crises

David Eby has hit the ground running as premier, but what’s also running right alongside him is the financial tab accompanying his many promises.
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Jordan Bateman: Bending about breaking the law

Jordan Bateman: Bending about breaking the law

Premier David Eby’s affinity for yoga came in handy this week, as he tried to twist himself into a new “tough on crime” persona. But given his history, convincing anyone would be beyond even a master contortionist.
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