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Despite some improvement during pandemic, many B.C. residents struggle with work-life balance: poll

Despite some improvement during pandemic, many B.C. residents struggle with work-life balance: poll

More than one-third of B.C. workers say their jobs have strained their relationships with their family and friends.
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Opinion: 'Circuit breaker' grant a different tack for B.C.

Opinion: 'Circuit breaker' grant a different tack for B.C.

The average approved grant will be in the $5,000 range.
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Opinion: With B.C.'s spirit frayed, throne speech tries to offer ideas to rally around

Opinion: With B.C.'s spirit frayed, throne speech tries to offer ideas to rally around

The 18-page agenda for the next few months has an assortment of hopeful-sounding ideas to rally around. But the main thing buoying spirits these days is the vaccination drive.
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When it comes to tax time in Canada, GST, PST still draw most ire

When it comes to tax time in Canada, GST, PST still draw most ire

Half of British Columbians think the amount they pay in provincial income tax is too high.
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Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

Opinion: There's good reason to be wary of travelling on a plane during a pandemic

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Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

Opinion: Breaking down the 'pseudo-legal arguments' a Vancouver restaurant is trying to use to avoid legal sanctions

$100,000 fine for trespassing? A "common law" jurisdiction? A Vancouver restaurant can post all the signs they want: they are still bound by the terms of licenses, contracts, leases, and, yes...public health orders.
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Public confidence in government’s pandemic management waning: poll

Public confidence in government’s pandemic management waning: poll

51% of Canadians satisfied with federal efforts to fight COVID-19 crisis
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Most Canadians favour boycotting next year’s Beijing Olympics, poll finds

Most Canadians favour boycotting next year’s Beijing Olympics, poll finds

54% of those surveyed say Canada should not send athletes to the 2022 Winter Games.
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Opinion: B.C.'s COVID course change looks desperate

Opinion: B.C.'s COVID course change looks desperate

The sudden dramatic reversals in B.C.’s COVID-19 stance on Monday show a degree of desperation that hasn’t been seen previously.
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Prest: A powerful public response to an attack in a public place

Prest: A powerful public response to an attack in a public place

A public library is a sacred place. We will not let this attack stop us from learning, gathering, welcoming.
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