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The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

The controversy around expanding involuntary care in B.C.

Experts voice mixed reactions to Eby's proposal for secure treatment within BC Corrections. Simon Fraser University's Kora DeBeck emphasizes holistic approaches and regulation over prohibition to tackle addiction issues.
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'We need to act now': B.C. restaurant owner suggests new grant for small businesses

'We need to act now': B.C. restaurant owner suggests new grant for small businesses

Vancouver's PiDGin Restaurant owner says current tax burden predominantly borne by small businesses
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Unconscious man found in truck with drugs was wanted on warrant: RCMP

Unconscious man found in truck with drugs was wanted on warrant: RCMP

The man showed signs of drug impairment when officers woke him up.
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Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Climate concerns fade as survey shows BC NDP voters rethinking carbon tax

Once a rallying point, the carbon tax now faces opposition from nearly half of BC NDP voters as the province grapples with competing priorities
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Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

B.C. Conservative leader was happy to talk to reporters about his proposed ‘Rustad Rebate,’ but dodged six questions about his anti-vax comments
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Election campaign TV commercials

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Election campaign TV commercials

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A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day

A look at B.C. health care promises ahead of Oct. 19 election day

Here's what the three major parties have promised.
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New natural gas plant north of Fort St. John proposed

New natural gas plant north of Fort St. John proposed

Pacific Canbriam will supply the Woodfibre LNG plant in Squamish with natural gas
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'Trust and surrender': long-time Squamish teacher returns home after tragic accident

'Trust and surrender': long-time Squamish teacher returns home after tragic accident

Cyndi Cunneyworth has been at G.F. Strong since spring.
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House Speaker Greg Fergus asks MPs to behave better in question period after incident

House Speaker Greg Fergus asks MPs to behave better in question period after incident

OTTAWA — House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus gave MPs a stern warning on Monday about improving their behaviour as they prepare for a fractious debate about whether the Liberals should continue to govern.
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