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Federal party leaders land few damaging punches in debate dust-up

Federal party leaders land few damaging punches in debate dust-up

Ten takeaways from what will be the only English-language debate among the leaders of our political parties for the October 21 election: 1.
Mandatory voting among remedies for low voter turnout in Canada

Mandatory voting among remedies for low voter turnout in Canada

When Scotland held a referendum on whether to become independent from the United Kingdom in 2014, a whopping 85% of eligible voters exercised their right to cast a ballot.
Legal edibles could seed investment boom in cannabis sector

Legal edibles could seed investment boom in cannabis sector

Since the federal government announced the legalization of the production of recreational cannabis, the cannabis industry has been one of Canada’s fastest-growing industries.
Editorial: Action needed on Indigenous enterprise

Editorial: Action needed on Indigenous enterprise

It's long past time for corporate Canada to tap the potential of the country’s Indigenous business sector. Developing it promises to pay off significantly on reserve and off. Consider human resources numbers for a start.
What real net value does Metro Vancouver reap from the Canucks?

What real net value does Metro Vancouver reap from the Canucks?

I was surprised the other day when someone asked me, sports fanboy, of all people: are the Vancouver Canucks good for our economy? My initial inclination was to wonder why anyone would think otherwise.
Synthetic agriculture highlights food’s environmental costs

Synthetic agriculture highlights food’s environmental costs

Beanless coffee could hit the market as early as next year. Our summer was marked by key announcements from major food chains that have decided to switch to plant-based alternatives.
Environment is No. 1 issue for voters in federal election: poll

Environment is No. 1 issue for voters in federal election: poll

The federal campaign is now past the midway point, and the environment is now the most important issue for Canadian voters, just a point ahead of the economy and jobs in a recent Research Co. nationwide survey .
Survey pinpoints concerns over rollout of ride-hailing in B.C.

Survey pinpoints concerns over rollout of ride-hailing in B.C.

If all goes as planned, Metro Vancouverites will be able to have plenty of options to get home from holiday parties this year.
Bullish on budding B.C. biofuel business

Bullish on budding B.C. biofuel business

The road to a lower-carbon transportation future does not have to be navigated exclusively by high-tech complexity. The transportation sector, which generates about 37% of B.C.
‘Brownface’ controversy fails to dent Trudeau’s approval rating

‘Brownface’ controversy fails to dent Trudeau’s approval rating

Environment emerges as top issue for Canadian voters