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Rob Shaw: Longest ballot in Canadian history proves a point but not the one protesters intended

Rob Shaw: Longest ballot in Canadian history proves a point but not the one protesters intended

Protest candidates tried to bury federal Conservative leader under a 214-name ballot. He still cruised to victory and is now pushing to rewrite election law.
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Opinion: Online reviews influence what we buy, but should they have that much power over our choices?

Opinion: Online reviews influence what we buy, but should they have that much power over our choices?

Consumers use online reviews to inform their purchasing decisions, but the reviews can be influenced by many different factors.
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Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Brief Air Canada strike makes for easy political theatre for BC NDP

Flight attendants have reached a tentative deal with their employer. By siding with workers, the provincial government got to hit an unpopular airline, embarrass Ottawa and stand with unions.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: In search of B.C. Ferries' lost anchor

Adrian Raeside cartoon: In search of B.C. Ferries' lost anchor

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Opinion: Midlife adults are overextended with multiple roles

Opinion: Midlife adults are overextended with multiple roles

Late midlife adults (ages 55 to 64) represent one of our major resources, given the socioeconomic and health-related roles they play as caregivers to young and old. However, they may need a break.
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Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

Rob Shaw: Jonathan Kerr staking Green leadership bid on pragmatism over protest

The Comox councillor and family doctor wants the BC Greens in the corridors of power
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Comment: On B.C. Ferries, ‘departure time’ seems to mean ‘some time later’

Comment: On B.C. Ferries, ‘departure time’ seems to mean ‘some time later’

Service notices routinely cite “crew taking time to get extra vehicles loaded given heavy volume of traffic” as the cause of late departures.
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Opinion: Canadian cities are unprepared for climate-driven migration. Here's what they can do

Opinion: Canadian cities are unprepared for climate-driven migration. Here's what they can do

As climate change worsens extreme weather events, people in rural areas will increasingly seek refuge in urban areas. Cities must prepare to host and care for them.
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Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

Rob Shaw: Emily Lowan’s audacious leadership run rattles corners of BC Greens

The 24-year-old activist is giving the party an electric jolt
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John Ducker: Watch the road for guides to safe driving

John Ducker: Watch the road for guides to safe driving

Raised markers, road lines, special lights and other devices are aimed at helping drivers navigate the streets safely
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