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Letters: Artificial turf is no green alternative

Letters: Artificial turf is no green alternative

'Artificial turf is a petroleum-based product. It off-gasses, breaks down into bits, and has a life span of 15 to 20 years, after which it is landfill. It is not recyclable. As well, it essentially puts a plastic coating on our soil aerators ie. bugs, worms, and prevents our birds from foraging.'
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Mario Canseco: Canada pricklier about distracted driving than U.S., survey reveals

Mario Canseco: Canada pricklier about distracted driving than U.S., survey reveals

Littering and dog waste also top the list of offences that drive Canadians crazy
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Our friends in the south

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Our friends in the south

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Mario Canseco: Trump tariffs spark Canadian backlash—and a shift in political winds

Mario Canseco: Trump tariffs spark Canadian backlash—and a shift in political winds

Polling shows strong Trudeau performance, while Poilievre struggles to define his stance amid rising economic tensions
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Rob Shaw: Trump tariffs force BC NDP into uncomfortable choices

Rob Shaw: Trump tariffs force BC NDP into uncomfortable choices

Government turning to mining, LNG to counter American’s economic blow
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Comment: Trump’s tariffs hurt Canada’s agri-food — but our own policies are worse

Comment: Trump’s tariffs hurt Canada’s agri-food — but our own policies are worse

Interprovincial trade barriers prevent efficient movement of food products within Canada.
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Letters: An environmental resistance

Letters: An environmental resistance

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Letters: End airlifting wood

Letters: End airlifting wood

'I invite the Tetrahedron Outdoor Club (TOC) to make 2024 their last year airlifting firewood into Tetrahedron Provincial Park.'
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Opinion: 4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phone

Opinion: 4 steps to building a healthier relationship with your phone

The new world of hybrid work presents unique challenges to the mental health and well-being of young people. These four techniques can help you develop a healthier relationship with your phone.
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Opinion: Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines

Opinion: Is no amount of alcohol safe? Understanding risks and public health guidelines

Statistically, your risk for cancer goes up from the very first sip of alcohol. However, what's lost in this messaging is how much this risk is.
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