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Rob Shaw: Capital-gains tax hike sparks tension over B.C. health-care funding

Rob Shaw: Capital-gains tax hike sparks tension over B.C. health-care funding

Premier frustrated with federal finance minister's suggestion
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Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Forcing the younger generation to work harder to support a growing elderly population is neither efficient nor sustainable. Canada shouldn't seek to follow in Greece's footsteps.
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SOGI policies divide voters ahead of provincial elections, survey reveals

SOGI policies divide voters ahead of provincial elections, survey reveals

Sexual education leaving sparks controversy ahead of New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and B.C. elections
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Baldrey: More B.C. NDP MLAs not seeking re-election. How will this fare for Eby?

Baldrey: More B.C. NDP MLAs not seeking re-election. How will this fare for Eby?

Will it be worth David Eby's time to replace the departing ministers before the 2024 provincial election, asks columnist Keith Baldrey.
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Rob Shaw: Brits offer glimpse into what B.C. election nights should look like

Rob Shaw: Brits offer glimpse into what B.C. election nights should look like

U.K. elections offer authenticity, while B.C. has dehumanized its own process
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Minter: B.C.'s FireSmart guide, and its rules home gardeners should follow

Minter: B.C.'s FireSmart guide, and its rules home gardeners should follow

Master gardener Brian Minter: "One of the greatest concerns is the ability of wildfire embers jumping ahead."
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David Sovka: How to pick a career, or why what you love to do is not an actual job

David Sovka: How to pick a career, or why what you love to do is not an actual job

Your passions are probably not relevant to your job search unless you’re really into accounting or industrial vacuuming
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Trevor Hancock: The economy should serve well-being, planet health, not dominate them

Trevor Hancock: The economy should serve well-being, planet health, not dominate them

The economy is not a natural phenomenon, it is a human construct, so if it doesn’t work for us we should change it
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BBB: Buying camping gear can be overwhelming. What you need to know

BBB: Buying camping gear can be overwhelming. What you need to know

Choose the right tent, buy good quality gear and be careful with purchasing equipment online are some tips the Better Business Bureau is offering for camping families.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Looking for ways to stay cool

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Looking for ways to stay cool

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