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Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Kirk LaPointe: The constancy of casual theft is a concern that can’t be ignored

Shoplifting seems to be in vogue as some sort of new vandalism, says Kirk LaPointe
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Mario Canseco: Many British Columbians are beginning to question B.C.’s carbon tax

Mario Canseco: Many British Columbians are beginning to question B.C.’s carbon tax

In 2023, 62 per cent of British Columbians say the province's carbon tax has negatively affected their household finances
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Canadians divided on whether impact of immigration is positive or negative: poll

Canadians divided on whether impact of immigration is positive or negative: poll

Three-quarters of Canadians think the work and talent of immigrants makes Canada better
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Carson Binda: Eby should copy Manitoba NDP’s gas tax cut

Carson Binda: Eby should copy Manitoba NDP’s gas tax cut

One NDP government should turn to another NDP government for inspiration, Carson Binda writes
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Jason Speers: There is a clear way to bring down Internet prices

Jason Speers: There is a clear way to bring down Internet prices

Easing regulations to permit third-party providers would lead to lower rates, argues Jason Speers
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Rob Shaw: A Surrey policing deal is possible, if the mayor and solicitor general can just talk

Rob Shaw: A Surrey policing deal is possible, if the mayor and solicitor general can just talk

Surrey stands to gain greater financial support if it stands down from its legal challenge to the province
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Data points: Lower Mainland housing market conditions are rapidly cooling

Data points: Lower Mainland housing market conditions are rapidly cooling

The latest real estate board data indicates fall is bringing with it a chill to the Lower Mainland market
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Ben Eisen: Explosive B.C. public-sector job growth dwarfs growth in the private sector

Ben Eisen: Explosive B.C. public-sector job growth dwarfs growth in the private sector

More than nine in 10 jobs created between February 2020 and June 2023 were the result of government hiring
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Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief to British Columbians … and politicians

Kirk LaPointe: Inflation stability delivering sighs of relief to British Columbians … and politicians

There are substantial political consequences arising from the actions of the independent central bank and Tuesday's inflation data is likely to provide a respite to Eby and Trudeau, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Kirk LaPointe: Homelessness is complex but that can’t hold us back from taking action

Kirk LaPointe: Homelessness is complex but that can’t hold us back from taking action

It is a grand pretension that a city, a province, even a federal government can solve homelessness on any scale.
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