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Affluence increasingly important to Canadians amid high inflation, says poll

Affluence increasingly important to Canadians amid high inflation, says poll

Feelings about religion stagnant, but 62 per cent of men say affluence is important to their lives.
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Carson Binda: B.C. must solve its housing crisis with hammers, not taxes

Carson Binda: B.C. must solve its housing crisis with hammers, not taxes

The speculation tax doesn’t lead to more affordable homes, writes Carson Binda
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Rob Shaw: Eby climbs down from involuntary drug treatment. Can he back up the new plan?

Rob Shaw: Eby climbs down from involuntary drug treatment. Can he back up the new plan?

New position is a far cry from the B.C. premier’s position last year
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Rob Shaw: Timeline for B.C.’s new housing initiatives poses challenge for province

Rob Shaw: Timeline for B.C.’s new housing initiatives poses challenge for province

Next year’s provincial election may shift or accelerate government’s major new housing laws
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Rob Shaw: Have the BC NDP become what they once despised in the legislature?

Rob Shaw: Have the BC NDP become what they once despised in the legislature?

The Liberals thought they were going to win forever. Now, it’s the NDP’s turn to drink that particular brand of bathwater, writes columnist Rob Shaw
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Rob Shaw: BC United, NDP bump heads over George Massey replacement’s ecological effects

Rob Shaw: BC United, NDP bump heads over George Massey replacement’s ecological effects

‘I don’t think the constituents of Delta, who make use of Deas Island park, are going to be very happy,’ says opposition critic
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Less than two in five British Columbians trust industry on fishing, coastal issues, says poll

Less than two in five British Columbians trust industry on fishing, coastal issues, says poll

Meanwhile, polling shows that trust in the federal department responsible for coastal matters is high.
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Rob Shaw: NDP takes shockingly pragmatic approach to gig economy legislation

Rob Shaw: NDP takes shockingly pragmatic approach to gig economy legislation

A sensible balance to dealing with employment concerns under multinational tech companies has a much better chance of long-term survival, writes Rob Shaw
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Rob Shaw: Leaked memo reveals BC NDP having trouble squaring energy ambitions with reality

Rob Shaw: Leaked memo reveals BC NDP having trouble squaring energy ambitions with reality

This week’s developments foreshadow a future where politicians have more control to cut out regulators – and cut their own deals
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Speed-on-green cameras widely supported by British Columbians, survey shows

Speed-on-green cameras widely supported by British Columbians, survey shows

Many British Columbians in favour of initiatives to reduce driving speeds
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