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Opinion: Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

Opinion: Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

Faced with both a trade war and annexation threats, Canada must confront whether its domestic food systems can feed its population in a crisis.
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Opinion: Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Opinion: Why some Canadians are in denial about Donald Trump

Who are the 10 per cent of Canadians who support Trump and his annexation threats? They are likely people afflicted with cognitive biases that prevent them from accurately assessing risk.
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Rob Shaw: NDP defends BC Hydro rate hikes while sidelining regulator

Rob Shaw: NDP defends BC Hydro rate hikes while sidelining regulator

The NDP once blasted the Liberals for overruling regulators—now they’re doing the same
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Pierre Poilievre's Axe the Tax slogan

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Pierre Poilievre's Axe the Tax slogan

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Squamish poll: Most respondents are making a point of buying Canadian

Squamish poll: Most respondents are making a point of buying Canadian

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's statements about Canada being a 51st state, and threats of hefty tariffs, a reinvigorated 'Buy Canadian' movement has taken hold locally and beyond.
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Squamish poll: More than half of respondents avoid driving Sea to Sky Hwy for fear of crash

Squamish poll: More than half of respondents avoid driving Sea to Sky Hwy for fear of crash

The Squamish Chief polled 379 Squamish Chief readers and asked the question: Do you ever avoid travel on the Sea to Sky Highway for fear of a crash?
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Rob Shaw: Carbon tax is dead, but B.C.'s budget mess is just beginning

Rob Shaw: Carbon tax is dead, but B.C.'s budget mess is just beginning

Premier's carbon tax flip-flop comes with a hefty price tag for provincial coffers
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David Sovka: It's time to wet the shamrock and pretend to be Irish

David Sovka: It's time to wet the shamrock and pretend to be Irish

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national holiday, apart from Black Friday.
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Squamish letter: $1.5 million dollars is nothing for WLNG

Squamish letter: $1.5 million dollars is nothing for WLNG

I was surprised by the council’s enthusiasm about receiving $1.5 million in taxes from WLNG. [“ Woodfibre LNG could be taxed almost $1.5 million by District of Squamish in 2025 ,” published Feb. 27.] For a company like WLNG, $1.
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Squamish editorial: Dying for housing

Squamish editorial: Dying for housing

A new BC Coroners Service report shows at least 458 people experiencing homelessness died in B.C. in 2023.
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