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Les Leyne: Big B.C. surplus, meet big B.C. cabinet

Les Leyne: Big B.C. surplus, meet big B.C. cabinet

B.C. Premier David Eby insists he won’t call an early election: “I didn’t hear one British Columbian say: ‘Gosh what I really hope happens now is a provincial election.’ ”
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Opinion: Harry Potter is the best Christmas movie

Opinion: Harry Potter is the best Christmas movie

There are three things that define all Christmas movies: snow, beards and, most importantly, magic.
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Neil Godbout: Thorny questions overshadow taking action on social issues

Neil Godbout: Thorny questions overshadow taking action on social issues

Should government leave people suffering on the streets with their individual rights intact or should government supersede those rights and impose health and safety treatment on unwilling individuals?
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Andy Prest: Check out the 10 Worst Toys list for 2022

Andy Prest: Check out the 10 Worst Toys list for 2022

OK, lawns darts aren't on this year's list as they were banned years ago, but you might be surprised by some of the toys that did make the list. Chemistry set for a six-year-old ... what could go wrong? ☢️
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Todd Whitcombe: The tragedy behind the need for food banks

Todd Whitcombe: The tragedy behind the need for food banks

In a country as affluent as Canada, how is it that we have so many people, children included, suffering from food insecurity?
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Jack Knox: Running the gauntlet of outstretched hands at Christmas

Jack Knox: Running the gauntlet of outstretched hands at Christmas

Some days, going shopping during the holidays is like running a gauntlet of outstretched beggar bowls.
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Bob Mackin: Reviewing the B.C. government's COVID-19 review

Bob Mackin: Reviewing the B.C. government's COVID-19 review

A look at the provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rob Shaw: What to expect from Eby’s first cabinet announcement

Rob Shaw: What to expect from Eby’s first cabinet announcement

Eby’s choices will reveal the future of his government, its priorities and where he intends to take the province over the next two years.
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Survey: Religion’s importance is on the decline in Canada and the United States

Survey: Religion’s importance is on the decline in Canada and the United States

British Columbians continue to show a uniqueness in abandoning both labels and places of worship.
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Keith Baldrey: Communications breakdown eroded 'strong' COVID-19 response, report finds

Keith Baldrey: Communications breakdown eroded 'strong' COVID-19 response, report finds

Confusion about rules, lack of timely data from government harmed public trust after "calm, competent and apolitical' initial moves to fight pandemic, study concludes.
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