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Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre is back in Ottawa but his second chance won’t be easy

Kirk LaPointe: Poilievre is back in Ottawa but his second chance won’t be easy

Voters may not be as forgiving if the Conservative leader's same old act returns
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Rob Shaw: Longest ballot in Canadian history proves a point but not the one protesters intended

Rob Shaw: Longest ballot in Canadian history proves a point but not the one protesters intended

Protest candidates tried to bury federal Conservative leader under a 214-name ballot. He still cruised to victory and is now pushing to rewrite election law.
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Bryan Yu: B.C. housing shows signs of life but still remains a buyer’s market

Bryan Yu: B.C. housing shows signs of life but still remains a buyer’s market

The housing rebound is real but limited, as job losses in construction and weak demand hold back recovery
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Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Flight attendants have reached a tentative deal with their employer. By siding with workers, the provincial government got to hit an unpopular airline, embarrass Ottawa and stand with unions.
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Opinion: Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future

Opinion: Don’t let short-term politics derail B.C.’s long-term EV future

Short-term turbulence is no reason to abandon a policy that’s delivered cheaper EVs, cleaner air and real consumer benefits.
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Opinion: Misguided attacks on B.C. developers risk deepening housing crisis

Opinion: Misguided attacks on B.C. developers risk deepening housing crisis

With the housing crisis worsening, critics and developers clash over how to add supply and who should carry the cost
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Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

The Comox councillor and family doctor wants the BC Greens in the corridors of power
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Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The 24-year-old activist is giving the party an electric jolt
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Opinion: Property riches will not save B.C. from fiscal mismanagement

Opinion: Property riches will not save B.C. from fiscal mismanagement

Statistics show British Columbians are richer than other Canadians, but that wealth is built on real estate, not a thriving economy
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Kirk LaPointe: Müller signing redefines the frugal Whitecaps

Kirk LaPointe: Müller signing redefines the frugal Whitecaps

After years of thrift and restraint, Vancouver has splashed out for a legend who can lift the team, the brand and the bottom line
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