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Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Keith Baldrey reflects on the big stories out of Victoria this past year, including housing legislation, health facility closures and the rise of the B.C. Conservatives.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: A ladder that's really hard to climb

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A ladder that's really hard to climb

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Letter: Ick! Can you please shower before entering swimming pools

Letter: Ick! Can you please shower before entering swimming pools

North Shore swimmers should be making more use of the on-site showers prior to dipping, this reader says
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Comment: B.C. Ferries needs to find a new way of thinking

Comment: B.C. Ferries needs to find a new way of thinking

The public has been asked for ideas on what to do with the former buffet space on the large B.C. Ferries vessels. A better question might what ferry service riders would like to see in 10 years.
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Comment: Let U.S. shipyards build for the Royal Canadian Navy

Comment: Let U.S. shipyards build for the Royal Canadian Navy

The navy now relies on its 12 Halifax class frigates, which are approaching the end of their 30-year operational life but must stay in service for another 15 years because their replacements are behind schedule and over budget.
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Yes, David, there is a Santa Claus

Yes, David, there is a Santa Claus

We should be thankful to live in a world with Santa Claus.
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Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

In his year-end op-ed, journalist Bob Mackin looks at the issues that have made headlines in B.C. in 2023.
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Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

Letter: How to prevent further bird flu outbreaks in B.C.

The PETA Foundation has written a series of alternate food options to help stop the spread.
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Editorial: Our Christmas characters show us the way at a challenging time

Editorial: Our Christmas characters show us the way at a challenging time

It is in moments like this, we can turn to the words of one of the West’s great philosophers: Dr. Seuss
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Letters: Construction in Richmond residential area creates parking chaos

Letters: Construction in Richmond residential area creates parking chaos

A letter writer wonders why a residential street is allowed for construction parking
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