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Rob Shaw: New CentreBC party may offer soft landing to the politically homeless

Rob Shaw: New CentreBC party may offer soft landing to the politically homeless

Former MLA Karin Kirkpatrick hopes to catch the fallout from Conservative infighting and NDP overspending
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Opinion: Infertility Support 101 — what women want to hear (and what they don't)

Opinion: Infertility Support 101 — what women want to hear (and what they don't)

By making small but intentional shifts in how we communicate, we can help ensure that individuals experiencing infertility feel supported rather than dismissed or pressured.
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New West reporter reflects on 35 years of community news

New West reporter reflects on 35 years of community news

Longtime New West Record reporter Theresa McManus reflects on her newspaper career.
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Rob Shaw: TransLink’s future may ride on a vehicle levy for Metro Vancouver

Rob Shaw: TransLink’s future may ride on a vehicle levy for Metro Vancouver

The province is crafting a new transit funding tool for 2027. With other ideas ruled out, Lower Mainland drivers could soon foot the bill.
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Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

Canada's overall population is older than ever. As more baby boomers retire in the coming years, policymakers will need to consider how they can meet the needs of an older population.
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Mario Canseco: Canadians still divided on pandemic protests, polling shows

Mario Canseco: Canadians still divided on pandemic protests, polling shows

Research Co. survey shows lingering support for pandemic dissenters, especially among younger voters and Conservatives
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Les Leyne: Hospital horror stories show attacks on health-care workers getting worse

Les Leyne: Hospital horror stories show attacks on health-care workers getting worse

BC Conservative MLAs spent the entire question period citing specific examples and demanding a response from government to a problem that is escalating all over
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $400K health review offers no deadline, no report, no answers

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's $400K health review offers no deadline, no report, no answers

Instead of transparency, British Columbians are getting vague promises of 'iterative cycles' and a hiring freeze that’s causing more questions than answers
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP urges Poilievre to do his LNG homework next time

Rob Shaw: BC NDP urges Poilievre to do his LNG homework next time

Energy minister says Conservative leader can't fast-track projects that have already been approved
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Mario Canseco: Carneymania hits B.C. with poll numbers Trudeau Sr. would have envied

Mario Canseco: Carneymania hits B.C. with poll numbers Trudeau Sr. would have envied

Liberal support surges on the West Coast as PM expands lead ahead of election, according to Research Co.
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