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Opinion: Western Canada’s supply chains are losing ground—but we can fix that

Opinion: Western Canada’s supply chains are losing ground—but we can fix that

Improving costs, streamlining regulations and investment can address transportation leaders’ dissatisfaction with Canada’s trade networks
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Rob Shaw: ‘Outrageous,’ rampant drug use make St. Paul’s unsafe for staff, patients

Rob Shaw: ‘Outrageous,’ rampant drug use make St. Paul’s unsafe for staff, patients

The conditions in northern B.C. hospitals pale in comparison to what’s happening in Vancouver, a source says
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Opinion: What can B.C. businesses do about human trafficking?

Opinion: What can B.C. businesses do about human trafficking?

A community’s identity is defined in no small measure by the ambitions of its business leadership in using its power to tackle fundamental social challenges.
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Rob Shaw: B.C.’s opposition parties demand probe into alleged government grant kickbacks

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s opposition parties demand probe into alleged government grant kickbacks

An electric vehicle manufacturer said it was solicited by the firm administering certain programs; the province says it has found no wrongdoing
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Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

Opinion: B.C. government can’t afford to get complacent on major issues

A B.C. government labour policy regarding taxpayer-funded projects has undermined competition and added to costs
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Opinion: B.C.'s carbon tax plan needs a reset

Opinion: B.C.'s carbon tax plan needs a reset

Small businesses and households are struggling to manage a growing carbon tax burden
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Rob Shaw: Manitoba NDP to ditch carbon tax as BC NDP doubles down

Rob Shaw: Manitoba NDP to ditch carbon tax as BC NDP doubles down

As Pierre Poilievre brings 'axe the tax' tour to B.C., David Eby sticks to increasingly unpopular piece of B.C.'s climate strategy
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Data points: B.C. housing sales falter in February, retail sales start 2024 down

Data points: B.C. housing sales falter in February, retail sales start 2024 down

Relatively high interest rates continue to impact buyers on multiple fronts
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Opinion: Flawed Broadway Plan prioritizes density—not affordability

Opinion: Flawed Broadway Plan prioritizes density—not affordability

The plan allows for massive density without increased protections for below-market rentals
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Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Robert Pickton parole issue reignites calls for changes to the system
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