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B.C. residents want government to get tough on birth tourism

B.C. residents want government to get tough on birth tourism

The history of Canadian citizenship is not particularly lengthy. For the first 80 years of the country’s existence, people in Canada were considered British subjects.
Editorial: Renewable energy power rankings

Editorial: Renewable energy power rankings

Renewable energy development promises to do far more than reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. It could redraw political and economic maps worldwide.
BC NDP’s budget suffers from an innovative growth strategy deficit

BC NDP’s budget suffers from an innovative growth strategy deficit

Journalism sometimes fails to deal properly or proportionately with differing perspectives. The most extreme example these days is how some media continue to include a denier in a climate change story.
NEB’s Trans Mountain recommendation casts feeble ray of light in Trudeau’s month of gloom

NEB’s Trans Mountain recommendation casts feeble ray of light in Trudeau’s month of gloom

To twist a term: February has turned out to be a monthis horribilis for Justin Trudeau. The 28 days cannot end soon enough. The election looms and the Liberals are a tragic comedy.
Will that be cash, debit, credit, smartphone or iris scan?

Will that be cash, debit, credit, smartphone or iris scan?

The 21st Century has brought many alterations to the way Canadians relate to currency.
Making better choices demands strict discipline of thought

Making better choices demands strict discipline of thought

Lately I’ve been thinking about my choices. So much so that not too long ago I attempted to take inventory of every choice I made over the course of a day. It was exhausting, and went something like this: At 6:15 my alarm went off.
Future of work requires both digital skills and emotional intelligence

Future of work requires both digital skills and emotional intelligence

Speaking only ‘digitally’ is not enough to influence and motivate others
No age group immune to stress over Metro housing market

No age group immune to stress over Metro housing market

Since 2013, British Columbians have enjoyed a holiday in February. For six years, Family Day was observed on the second Monday of this month, putting the province at odds with other regions of Canada, whose residents rested on the third Monday.
Editorial: Lip service to money laundering won't wash

Editorial: Lip service to money laundering won't wash

The incessant information is troubling. The issues are complex. The public is clearly calling for clarity. But the provincial government has so far chosen to avoid calling a public inquiry into money laundering in the British Columbian economy.
Provincial electricity report is politically charged

Provincial electricity report is politically charged

You just knew from the cover of “Review of BC Hydro’s Purchase of Power from Independent Power Producers” commissioned by the B.C. Ministry of Energy that it was a political document. On the cover it says: “Zapped.