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Rob Shaw: Accused Chinatown stabber 'calm' just hours before attack, documents reveal

Rob Shaw: Accused Chinatown stabber 'calm' just hours before attack, documents reveal

Newly released documents dig into mental state of Blair Evan Donnelly
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Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Jobs minister admits changes needed after failure to help struggling businesses
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Comment: Check immunization records before spring break travel

Comment: Check immunization records before spring break travel

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a 79 per cent increase in the number of global measles cases in 2023, compared to 2022.
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Minter: Success in planting small fruits requires 'proper care'

Minter: Success in planting small fruits requires 'proper care'

Currants, blueberries and perennial vegetables are safe to plant now and can provide an abundance of fresh produce for years to come, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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David Sovka: Know your rights (but before you go protest, check what country you live in)

David Sovka: Know your rights (but before you go protest, check what country you live in)

The important thing to remember is that we are Canadians and live in Canada. The United States of America is a different country. I can’t stress this enough.
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Geoff Johnson: Communities expect 'the courtesy of an explanation' from school districts

Geoff Johnson: Communities expect 'the courtesy of an explanation' from school districts

When those in authority are silent or are perceived as having been gagged on an issue or an incident, more questions will be asked than answered
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Backyard Astronomer: The Total Solar Eclipse

Backyard Astronomer: The Total Solar Eclipse

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Letter: Working 24-hour shifts is dangerous for the public

Letter: Working 24-hour shifts is dangerous for the public

Quiet changes are occurring across the Vancouver region that put the public and our communities at risk, the Port Coquitlam letter writer states.
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BBB: Investment, cryptocurrency the riskiest scams in Canada in 2023

BBB: Investment, cryptocurrency the riskiest scams in Canada in 2023

The Better Business Bureau's report suggests $300 was the median dollar loss for those that fell victim to scams last year.
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