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Opinion: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters

Opinion: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters

Parents and caregivers don't need to craft perfect summer plans. What children truly need is to feel emotionally safe.
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Kirk LaPointe: World Cup windfall fades into fantasy as costs keep climbing

Kirk LaPointe: World Cup windfall fades into fantasy as costs keep climbing

B.C. taxpayers are pouring millions into seven FIFA World Cup matches while tourism payoff remains wishful thinking
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Mario Canseco: Canadians still proud of the flag but less sure about the economy, says survey

Mario Canseco: Canadians still proud of the flag but less sure about the economy, says survey

Research Co. poll shows deep divides on multiculturalism, health care and the monarchy amid shifting national mood
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Column: Unique wines offered at B.C. Liquor stores

Column: Unique wines offered at B.C. Liquor stores

Five interesting wines most people wouldn't think about getting.
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Rob Shaw: A dying child deserves more than a B.C. politician passing the buck

Rob Shaw: A dying child deserves more than a B.C. politician passing the buck

Health minister says her hands are tied over bureaucratic decision-making. But elected officials are put in office to make hard choices.
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Rob Shaw: Eby contorts his pipeline messaging once again

Rob Shaw: Eby contorts his pipeline messaging once again

B.C. premier blames media for the mixed signals his government is sending
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Rob Shaw: Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with China

Rob Shaw: Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with China

Federal transportation minister slams B.C. in a newly released letter over security, funding, transparency concerns
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Column: Teachers, parents sound alarm about services for students

Column: Teachers, parents sound alarm about services for students

There is a $340-million funding gap for inclusive education, according to BCTF
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Rob Shaw: BC NDP turns legal firepower on multinationals tied to opioid crisis

Rob Shaw: BC NDP turns legal firepower on multinationals tied to opioid crisis

Attorney general says class action against McKinsey & Co. marks next step in campaign to hold global firms responsible for addiction harms
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Letters: Let's revisit 1980s rental housing program in Richmond

Letters: Let's revisit 1980s rental housing program in Richmond

A Richmond News reader says we should get away from 'token' projects that don't address housing affordability.
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