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Rob Shaw: Eby’s climbdown from involuntary drug treatment culminates in fully voluntary model

Rob Shaw: Eby’s climbdown from involuntary drug treatment culminates in fully voluntary model

New position is a far cry from the B.C. premier’s position last year
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There is no unanimity in B.C. on economic reconciliation, polling shows

There is no unanimity in B.C. on economic reconciliation, polling shows

Only half of British Columbians have a positive opinion of economic reconciliation, according to polling by Research Co. and Glacier Media
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Rob Shaw: Timeline for B.C.’s new housing initiatives poses challenge for province

Rob Shaw: Timeline for B.C.’s new housing initiatives poses challenge for province

Next year’s provincial election may shift or accelerate government’s major new housing laws
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Opinion: B.C. young people want more, not less, climate policy

Opinion: B.C. young people want more, not less, climate policy

Why are we comparing a world with an imperfect but important CleanBC to one without it?
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Only 37% of Canadians are comfortable with Trudeau’s economic leadership

Only 37% of Canadians are comfortable with Trudeau’s economic leadership

The Conservative Party continues to lead national polls as the country inches toward its next national election
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Data points: Higher interest rates continue to dampen B.C. home sales

Data points: Higher interest rates continue to dampen B.C. home sales

Greater Vancouver saw a 10.2-per-cent decline in sales – the poorest performance since November 2022
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Less than two in five British Columbians trust industry on fishing, coastal issues: poll

Less than two in five British Columbians trust industry on fishing, coastal issues: poll

Meanwhile, polling shows that trust in the federal department responsible for coastal matters is high
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Opinion: The difference between B.C. and Canada’s job markets is jarring

Opinion: The difference between B.C. and Canada’s job markets is jarring

Higher rates are hammering consumer spending, which in turn slows hiring, write two economists
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Karen Ogen: Pipelines can symbolize new era of economic reconciliation

Karen Ogen: Pipelines can symbolize new era of economic reconciliation

Major projects present unprecedented equity opportunities, writes the First Nations LNG Alliance's CEO
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Rob Shaw: Leaked memo reveals BC NDP having trouble squaring energy ambitions with reality

Rob Shaw: Leaked memo reveals BC NDP having trouble squaring energy ambitions with reality

This week’s developments foreshadow a future where politicians have more control to cut out regulators – and cut their own deals
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