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Editorial: This time around, voting is an act of true, patriot love

Editorial: This time around, voting is an act of true, patriot love

We can think of no better signal to the world that we are the true north, strong and free than a high voter turnout.
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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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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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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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Mario Canseco: Carney overtakes Poilievre as most trusted on the economy, says poll

Mario Canseco: Carney overtakes Poilievre as most trusted on the economy, says poll

Research Co. survey reveals Canadians are placing more trust in the new Liberal leader to manage the country's finances
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: Stripping all U.S. content from the B.C. government

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Stripping all U.S. content from the B.C. government

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