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Letter: Ottawa, keep your promise to get fish farming out of B.C. waters

Letter: Ottawa, keep your promise to get fish farming out of B.C. waters

The federal government's goal was to transition open net pen salmon farms out by 2025, and this letter writer urges the public to speak up.
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Minter: Size matters for summer containers. Yes, it does!

Minter: Size matters for summer containers. Yes, it does!

Now is a great time to add value and beauty to our outdoor living areas, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Letter: B.C. United and B.C. Conservatives — 'it's all about the math'

Letter: B.C. United and B.C. Conservatives — 'it's all about the math'

This letter writer believes both parties should merge together.
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Comment: We need to change the way municipal governments are funded

Comment: We need to change the way municipal governments are funded

Reforming how local governments are funded will provide resources to tackle many issues that need to be addressed.
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Letter: New West should consider restrictions on power washing

Letter: New West should consider restrictions on power washing

This letter writer believes watering restrictions in the summer should also include a clause about the use of power or pressure washers.
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP under fire for progress on homelessness despite massive spending

Rob Shaw: BC NDP under fire for progress on homelessness despite massive spending

Parties clash on solutions to pervasive homelessness and drug issues ahead of fall provincial election
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John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

Changes come after series of crashes involving heavy trucks hitting highway overpasses.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Encountering an e-bike while out for a quiet stroll

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Encountering an e-bike while out for a quiet stroll

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Comment: Homeownership is the key to a better future

Comment: Homeownership is the key to a better future

Multiple studies have established that homeowners have much better socioeconomic outcomes, have higher life satisfaction, are healthier.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes for dedicated disaster force to fight wildfires, floods

Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes for dedicated disaster force to fight wildfires, floods

Military can't be Ottawa's go-to response during disasters, say officials
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