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Les Leyne: Ministry stayed mute as owners scammed B.C. Housing with Victoria high-rise purchases

Les Leyne: Ministry stayed mute as owners scammed B.C. Housing with Victoria high-rise purchases

The Housing Ministry has been chasing the unqualified ‘first-time’ buyers but never said a word about the scandal publicly, though some wanted to, FOI documents show
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John Ducker: Driving habits that reduce the chance of a crash

John Ducker: Driving habits that reduce the chance of a crash

Take these simple precautions to prevent a collision from happening in the first place.
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Letters: Doctors and nurses provided comfort and care in Coast woman's last years

Letters: Doctors and nurses provided comfort and care in Coast woman's last years

'I want thank the wonderful health care system we have here on the Coast '
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Letters: Use common sense, subsidize heat pumps

Letters: Use common sense, subsidize heat pumps

'The CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program will reimburse homeowners up to $16,000 for heat pumps, but they have to be installed all at once throughout the entire home. The subsidy program allots no funds for gradual heat pump installation. If you’re on a budget, forget it. '
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Les Leyne: Election campaigns may sail past B.C. Ferries' lurking problem

Les Leyne: Election campaigns may sail past B.C. Ferries' lurking problem

Much of the good news stems from one event: the half-billion dollar, one-time bail-out the government granted the corporation last year.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: A deep dive, politics-wise

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A deep dive, politics-wise

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Comment: Let's talk real common sense on global warming

Comment: Let's talk real common sense on global warming

A common sense approach to climate change accepts and embraces facts.
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Les Leyne: B.C. Conservatives' biggest supporter provided ammo to the NDP

Les Leyne: B.C. Conservatives' biggest supporter provided ammo to the NDP

Much of the B.C. NDP’s ammunition for attacking the B.C. Conservatives comes from BC United
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Comment: Long-term care system must be reformed

Comment: Long-term care system must be reformed

Ageism isn’t just a social issue; it’s about the denial of human rights, and nowhere is this clearer than in long-term care.
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Letters: PHARA’s court petition lacks membership mandate

Letters: PHARA’s court petition lacks membership mandate

'PHARA’s petition takes issue with the province’s right to share decision-making with the shíshálh Nation regarding the administration of the Dock Management Plan yet they refused to participate in the advisory committee that ultimately did find solutions. They pay lip service to reconciliation but don’t want to dialogue with the people who have the long view of history in our area. As a PHARA member, I find this morally wrong.'
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