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Rob Shaw: FOI system a money-wasting pit of secrecy under BC NDP

Rob Shaw: FOI system a money-wasting pit of secrecy under BC NDP

Province finds insidious way to jack up cost of transparency to British Columbians
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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: 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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Letter: Poilievre's ties with Trump, Musk should give us 'pause'

Letter: Poilievre's ties with Trump, Musk should give us 'pause'

Do we really want a person with so little experience to be the person to stand up to Trump and take us through this crisis? a Coquitlam letter writer asks.
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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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Letter: Will the Tri-Cities have Soviet Union-style housing?

Letter: Will the Tri-Cities have Soviet Union-style housing?

A Coquitlam resident who ran for provincial office last fall questions the rules around new development close to public transit stations.
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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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