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Letter: Port Moody mayor didn't display any 'misogyny'

Letter: Port Moody mayor didn't display any 'misogyny'

Editor: Re: 'Condescending and misogynistic' treatment leads Port Moody councillor to see code of conduct , Tri-City News As a long-time council watcher, and a lifelong feminist, I'm appalled by what Coun. Diana Dilworth said.
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Opinion: Dear hunters: you killing animals is not 'fun'

Opinion: Dear hunters: you killing animals is not 'fun'

Dear duck hunters, deer hunters and all other “sport” hunters: I am taking time away from my very busy animal law practice - yes, believe it or not, there are many people and organizations who retain me to advance, and protect, the interests of anima
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Opinion: You can forget about balanced B.C. budgets for a long time

Opinion: You can forget about balanced B.C. budgets for a long time

The near-yawn that greeted Finance Minister Carole James’ announcement last week that B.C. will run a $12.8-billion deficit is a reminder of how much our political world has been turned on its head.
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OPINION: Six months in, managing the threat of COVID-19 remains a challenge

OPINION: Six months in, managing the threat of COVID-19 remains a challenge

Years ago a councillor told me, “Living with uncertainty is a sign of maturity.” That advice stuck with me, but lately I’m not feeling so mature. Frankly I am tired of the corona virus and all the uncertainty it brings to our lives.
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Letter: Take a deep breath of smoke-filled air. Is this what you want for your future?

Letter: Take a deep breath of smoke-filled air. Is this what you want for your future?

The Editor, Re. “ Tri-Cities remains under air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke ,” (Tri-City News, Sept. 9) “ Here’s how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke ,” (Tri-City News, Sept.
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Les Leyne: New pandemic plan draws on lessons learned

Les Leyne: New pandemic plan draws on lessons learned

B.C. is making significant changes to the pandemic plan that are designed to cope with both a COVID-19 surge and the upcoming influenza season and could last for the next 18 months. It’s not Plan B.
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EDITORIAL: Individual decisions impact wider community in era of COVID-19

EDITORIAL: Individual decisions impact wider community in era of COVID-19

It is shaping up to be a back-to-school like no other. Normally at this time of year, we deliver a sermon about the importance of talking to teens about bush parties, tainted drugs and consent.
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Opinion: Changing public health advice on COVID-19 is to be expected

Opinion: Changing public health advice on COVID-19 is to be expected

The flap over Dr. Bonnie Henry's 'one-metre' comments shows some people haven't been paying attention
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Comment: This pandemic is not unprecedented

Comment: This pandemic is not unprecedented

DR. JARED BLY I have a plague-doctor mask that I like. Not really to wear — it creeps people out — but for what it stands for. My mask is symbolic of health-care providers in another era, doing what they could with what they had.
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OPINION: COVID-19 has shifted the way we view work in B.C.

OPINION: COVID-19 has shifted the way we view work in B.C.

This Labour Day is a lot different from past years. You won’t see the big parades, rallies and parties we usually have. Instead it’s small, carefully distanced backyard get-togethers and on-screen virtual celebrations.
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