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Opinion: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

Opinion: How social media can negatively impact our mental well-being

What are the risks of seemingly innocuous behaviours such as sharing posts, giving likes, making oneself look good in pictures, and, in general, interacting virtually rather than physically?
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Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

The way ratings are displayed — as stars versus numbers — can shape consumer perceptions in subtle, yet predictable ways.
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Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

Canadian retailers are seeing a surge in domestic sales amid the 'Buy Canadian' movement

Though still in its early stages, the 'Buy Canadian' movement is already delivering promising results across the retail sector.
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Les Leyne: Refusal to explain de Jong dismissal says a lot about Conservatives' attitude to B.C.

Les Leyne: Refusal to explain de Jong dismissal says a lot about Conservatives' attitude to B.C.

The fact the credentials of the veteran MLA were dismissed makes you wonder if the Conservative brain trust in Ottawa has the slightest clue about B.C.
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Mario Canseco: Canada inching closer to U.S.-style political polarization, polling reveals

Mario Canseco: Canada inching closer to U.S.-style political polarization, polling reveals

More than half of Canadians now say their freedom is under attack by elected officials, up 12 points since 2022, according to Research Co. survey
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: How to chat with election canvassers who come to your door

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How to chat with election canvassers who come to your door

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Opinion: The end of magical thinking. Canada, let’s get real

Opinion: The end of magical thinking. Canada, let’s get real

Forget Trump. Vote for Canada. Vote for its future, writes former B.C. premier Gordon Campbell.
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Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval

With senior officials abruptly gone and grief counsellors brought in, the province insists it’s 'right-sizing' amid spiralling debt
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Les Leyne: It will take more than 'lots of sunshine' to lure Canadians to California

Les Leyne: It will take more than 'lots of sunshine' to lure Canadians to California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced an ad campaign aimed at stemming the noticeable drop in Canadian visits to the U.S. and encouraging “northern neighbours” to visit his state
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Rob Shaw: Rustad wants a pay bump for MLAs. Does he have a point?

Rob Shaw: Rustad wants a pay bump for MLAs. Does he have a point?

Politicians face a third pay freeze, even as staffers see major increases. Are we asking public servants to do too much for too little?
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