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Opinion: Mining can power B.C. through global economic turmoil

Opinion: Mining can power B.C. through global economic turmoil

With trade wars, rising costs and deficits straining B.C., a bold mining strategy offers a path to growth, resilience and reconciliation
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Kirk LaPointe: Whitecaps surging, Canucks fans sulking

Kirk LaPointe: Whitecaps surging, Canucks fans sulking

Vancouver’s sports story flips on its head in 2025 as soccer overdelivers and hockey disappoints
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Mario Canseco: Door still open to Canadian electoral reform, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Door still open to Canadian electoral reform, polling shows

Voters show soft resistance but growing interest in proportional representation, according to Research Co. polling
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Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby damps down rage in Fox News bit

Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby damps down rage in Fox News bit

It wasn’t just another TV interview. As Eby told reporters later at Ship’s Point, talking to Fox News is like talking directly to the president.
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Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

Rob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation

B.C. First Nations slam Bill 15 as a betrayal of DRIPA, saying the province is bypassing consultation to fast-track major projects
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Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies hit seven-year low as tariffs slow retail spending

Bryan Yu: B.C. job vacancies hit seven-year low as tariffs slow retail spending

B.C. retail and labour markets show signs of fatigue after months of growth
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Les Leyne: Minister comes up short on mental health police calls

Les Leyne: Minister comes up short on mental health police calls

The minister should have had a much better handle on this file.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP goes from pipeline foes to TMX allies in Burrard Inlet

Rob Shaw: BC NDP goes from pipeline foes to TMX allies in Burrard Inlet

Provincial energy minister signals support for deepening waterway to maximize Trans Mountain capacity
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Les Leyne: U.S. threats prompt some B.C. energy anxiety

Les Leyne: U.S. threats prompt some B.C. energy anxiety

B.C. routinely relies on U.S. power on occasion, but President Trump proves daily you can’t depend on the U.S. for anything these days.
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Rob Shaw: New B.C. legislation sparks concerns of steamrolling Indigenous rights

Rob Shaw: New B.C. legislation sparks concerns of steamrolling Indigenous rights

Fast-track infrastructure bill raises alarm over reduced environmental and public oversight
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