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Les Leyne: Electric hydrofoil ferry could be the future

Les Leyne: Electric hydrofoil ferry could be the future

It turned in an impressive performance, but there is a lot of work to do before it, or some variation on the concept, becomes a common sight in B.C. waters.
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John Ducker: Bring a little patience to the road

John Ducker: Bring a little patience to the road

Signal your turns, leave space, let people merge, lay off your horn and stay off your phone to make travelling by car more pleasant for everyone
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Opinion: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

Opinion: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

What are the risks of seemingly innocuous behaviours such as sharing posts, giving likes, making oneself look good in pictures, and, in general, interacting virtually rather than physically?
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Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

The way ratings are displayed — as stars versus numbers — can shape consumer perceptions in subtle, yet predictable ways.
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Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

Though still in its early stages, the 'Buy Canadian' movement is already delivering promising results across the retail sector.
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Les Leyne: Refusal to explain de Jong dismissal says a lot about Conservatives' attitude to B.C.

Les Leyne: Refusal to explain de Jong dismissal says a lot about Conservatives' attitude to B.C.

The fact the credentials of the veteran MLA were dismissed makes you wonder if the Conservative brain trust in Ottawa has the slightest clue about B.C.
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Mario Canseco: Canada inching closer to U.S.-style political polarization, polling reveals

Mario Canseco: Canada inching closer to U.S.-style political polarization, polling reveals

More than half of Canadians now say their freedom is under attack by elected officials, up 12 points since 2022, according to Research Co. survey
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: How to chat with election canvassers who come to your door

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How to chat with election canvassers who come to your door

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Opinion: The end of magical thinking. Canada, let’s get real

Opinion: The end of magical thinking. Canada, let’s get real

Forget Trump. Vote for Canada. Vote for its future, writes former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.
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Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

With senior officials abruptly gone and grief counsellors brought in, the province insists it’s 'right-sizing' amid spiralling debt
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