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Rob Shaw: Polls predict major B.C. election clash as independents stir the pot

Rob Shaw: Polls predict major B.C. election clash as independents stir the pot

With incumbents running as independents and Greens looking for a comeback, B.C.’s political landscape could shift dramatically next month
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Comment: Government needs slim margins, robust opposition

Comment: Government needs slim margins, robust opposition

Some of the arguments political parties use to convince you to vote one way or another goagainst the government’s healthy function.
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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: Columbia River Treaty update a game-changer for B.C. amid U.S. tensions

Opinion: Columbia River Treaty update a game-changer for B.C. amid U.S. tensions

A decisive agreement ensures energy, flood protections, and ecosystem health in the face of U.S. challenges and climate change
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B.C. election now a coin toss between NDP and Conservatives, polling reveals

B.C. election now a coin toss between NDP and Conservatives, polling reveals

BC United's self-destruction has created a two-party race ahead of the Oct. 19 vote, according to Research Co.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: David Eby changes his mind

Adrian Raeside cartoon: David Eby changes his mind

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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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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's third try at involuntary care may shape election stakes

Premier David Eby announces a new plan for involuntary care, but critics point to missed opportunities in the past
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Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

Geoff Johnson: Educators need to begin planning for coming population bump

British Columbia’s population is projected to reach 7.9 million by 2046, up 44% from 2023
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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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