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British Columbians seeing less distracted driving, poll finds

British Columbians seeing less distracted driving, poll finds

Percentage of B.C. residents witnessing drivers phoning or texting has dropped by nine points in two years
Aiding Ukrainians facing Russian brutality is in tech exec’s blood

Aiding Ukrainians facing Russian brutality is in tech exec’s blood

There is no small international irony, and no small intergenerational harmony, to be found in the recent exploits of Peter Lukomskyj.
Can we talk? Human interaction trumps tech in some realms of communication: poll

Can we talk? Human interaction trumps tech in some realms of communication: poll

For the past few weeks, Canadians have begun to plan a return to life after the COVID-19 pandemic. In a country with high vaccination rates and no lockdowns, we are beginning to plan trips and see friends again.
Three energy-compliance paths for projects three storeys or under

Three energy-compliance paths for projects three storeys or under

How can cities continue to expand and provide housing for a growing population, while limiting the negative impacts on the environment that may arise from such new construction? Recent amendments to the Vancouver Building By-law (VBBL) are meant to a
BC NDP launches assault on workers’ democratic rights

BC NDP launches assault on workers’ democratic rights

It’s hard to imagine that in 2022 in British Columbia we are facing the prospect of a government taking the secret ballot away from anyone, but the BC NDP is doing just that.
Editorial: Big government, big debt, big problems for Canada

Editorial: Big government, big debt, big problems for Canada

Bigger is not better when it comes to government, and neither is it better when it comes to government debt. The double trouble then for B.C.
Work regains the upper hand in the battle for B.C. work-life balance: poll

Work regains the upper hand in the battle for B.C. work-life balance: poll

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many employed British Columbians to reassess their relationship with work. Those who were able to work from home developed a fondness for their kitchen offices and may have been happy to avoid commuting five days a week.
Budget long on spending plans, short on revenue generation ideas

Budget long on spending plans, short on revenue generation ideas

Give it props: the Justin Trudeau government has been world-class in spending our money. But it was long past time Thursday to be world-class in raising some. The federal budget did nothing of the sort.
Poll tracks rising concern for animal welfare in Canada

Poll tracks rising concern for animal welfare in Canada

Animal welfare remains an important topic in Canada and around the world. The start of the pandemic led to lengthy discussions about the future of fur farming after animals contracted COVID-19.
Steering megamerger, bridging digital divide on Rogers CEO’s to-do list

Steering megamerger, bridging digital divide on Rogers CEO’s to-do list

Tony Staffieri’s road to the role as president and CEO of Rogers Communications was not without its detours.