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Kirk LaPointe: Winter's cold grasp claims another Trudeau's time in power

Kirk LaPointe: Winter's cold grasp claims another Trudeau's time in power

Justin Trudeau resigns after nearly a decade as prime minister, leaving behind a polarized legacy and a party in crisis
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Column: I’ve felt the pain of three generations of nicotine addiction

Column: I’ve felt the pain of three generations of nicotine addiction

The tobacco settlement could stop the next generation from taking up the habit, writes Stephanie Lawrence.
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Minter: Indoor plants to enjoy this winter

Minter: Indoor plants to enjoy this winter

Gardening expert Brian Minter says these plants are "worth their weight in positive feelings."
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Letter: Homelessness is not just a New West problem

Letter: Homelessness is not just a New West problem

There should be a multi-level goal of ending poverty and homelessness in New Westminster, B.C. and Canada, these letter writers said.
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Opinion: Canada needs to invest in older rental housing, not just build new real estate properties

Opinion: Canada needs to invest in older rental housing, not just build new real estate properties

Equal attention should be paid to the maintenance and preservation of older properties as to the construction of new ones.
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BBB: How to spot identity theft — and avoid it

BBB: How to spot identity theft — and avoid it

Use strong passwords, limit personal info online and look for unexpected charges are some tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests to curb identity scams.
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Letter: New West resident says cities 'too afraid' to make streets safer

Letter: New West resident says cities 'too afraid' to make streets safer

Time to take action to improve road safety and stop dangerous driving: “People are dying.”
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John Ducker: On left-lane etiquette and karma

John Ducker: On left-lane etiquette and karma

There’s always someone who will want to go faster than you. It’s better to get out of their way and let them suffer the potential consequences.
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Rob Shaw: Vancouver court case exposes cracks in B.C.’s approach to fast-tracking housing

Rob Shaw: Vancouver court case exposes cracks in B.C.’s approach to fast-tracking housing

Judicial decision fuels neighbourhood tensions and provincial ambitions
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Opinion: This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

Opinion: This new year, consider resolutions focused on well-being instead of weight loss

People should consider weight- and body-neutral resolutions that prioritize how we feel and function in our bodies and minds, and take a more holistic view of health.
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