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Trevor Hancock: Gambling industry needs stronger regulation to protect public health

Trevor Hancock: Gambling industry needs stronger regulation to protect public health

Gambling opportunities continue to expand in spite of evidence of harms from mental-health effects to financial problems
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Geoff Johnson: Survey fails to look more deeply at why kids feel less positive about school

Geoff Johnson: Survey fails to look more deeply at why kids feel less positive about school

Kids who responded to the 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey felt less positive about all aspects of their school experience than youth in the 2018 report
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David Sovka: Cat and dog people have their differences, but they're equally nutty

David Sovka: Cat and dog people have their differences, but they're equally nutty

I’ll bet you know at least one crazy cat lady AND somebody who describes him/herself as a dog’s “dad/mom,” which is biologically impossible
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Les Leyne: Eby adviser deeply involved in online media world

Les Leyne: Eby adviser deeply involved in online media world

A key adviser in the premier’s office, Meghan Sali, is also on the board of directors of Constellation Media, a news organization run by a non-profit society with an acknowledged progressive bent
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Letters: 'Safety by design' needed at Richmond dog park

Letters: 'Safety by design' needed at Richmond dog park

Problems at Bark Park could be mirrored around the city including on the new Steveston multi-use pathway, says letter writer.
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Letters: Stop dumping stuff by the Fraser River

Letters: Stop dumping stuff by the Fraser River

A Richmond News reader found what looked like shredded plastic near the Richmond waterfront.
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Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Here's why columnist Keith Baldrey is crossing his fingers on behalf of taxpayers that major projects in works can come in on budget.
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Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
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Ingrid Rice cartoon — Why April Fools' Day?

Ingrid Rice cartoon — Why April Fools' Day?

Political cartoonist Ingrid Rice takes aim at politicians and taxes.
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Letters: Cyclists and dog owners in Richmond both bear responsibility for safety

Letters: Cyclists and dog owners in Richmond both bear responsibility for safety

A Richmond News reader agrees with dog trainer who said 'bike and dogs don't mix.'
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