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Undercurrent Mailbox: March 30 Edition

Undercurrent Mailbox: March 30 Edition

Our final pair of letters from the March mailbox focus on Cape Roger Curtis
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Kirk LaPointe: Fixing Vancouver’s problems not as easy as ABC for new council

Kirk LaPointe: Fixing Vancouver’s problems not as easy as ABC for new council

In the last two weeks, there were finally signals that the themes of the party's election campaign were aligning with the tactics of the council
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Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

The change recommends disallowing the publication of polls that reflect how political parties are faring in the two weeks leading up to a provincial vote
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One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

One year later: Inside the Vancouver single-room occupancy hotel fire that killed two and displaced hundreds

FOI records reveal communications around the fire at Winters Hotel – the worst of the 223 fires at SRO hotels in Vancouver last year – that occurred one year ago today, on April 11, 2022
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B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

B.C. couple loses family fight to get Denae the dog back

In a recent decision, B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled a dog was not given up temporarily.
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Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Politicians and city planners at a Union of BC Municipalities housing conference this month heard of some tools needed to counter the presence of persistent speculation in the housing market.
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B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

Thomas Eleizegui said the car wash gave him a prompt to back up — so he did, striking the vehicle behind him.
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How ancient humans cared for their pets

How ancient humans cared for their pets

When you think of pets, maybe a picture of a faithful and friendly golden retriever comes to mind, or a soft, purring kitty that curls up beside you on the couch.
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B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
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Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord offers to sell hundreds of its older “affordable” units to the B.C. government and non-profits
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