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Les Leyne: Yes, the criminal-justice system is broken

Les Leyne: Yes, the criminal-justice system is broken

The assistant deputy attorney general responsible for the prosecution service issued an unusual statement disputing the “catch and release” phrase and saying it’s not the province that set the strong presumption in favour of pretrial release
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Survey: Pandemic’s changes to travel and other business practices appear permanent

Survey: Pandemic’s changes to travel and other business practices appear permanent

More than half of British Columbians feel good about their current working arrangements.
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Jordan Bateman: Appadurai ousting just business as usual for the NDP

Jordan Bateman: Appadurai ousting just business as usual for the NDP

Appadurai’s nomination application still hasn’t been accepted by the NDP brass. It has become clear it never will be.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes ahead with what parents call 'clawback of care' for autistic children

Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes ahead with what parents call 'clawback of care' for autistic children

Despite parent concerns, the province will move ahead with dramatic changes to autism services for kids.
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Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Unlike David Eby, who initially tried to downplay crime concerns, Attorney General Murray leans more toward accepting that a state of crisis exists
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Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Unlike David Eby, who initially tried to downplay crime concerns, Attorney General Murray leans more toward accepting that a state of crisis exists
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Rob Shaw: Crises crowd Horgan's last legislative session

Rob Shaw: Crises crowd Horgan's last legislative session

"The province in general appears in for a rough ride until the next premier takes the reins."
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Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues, poll finds

Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues, poll finds

When Canadians ponder the ramifications of territory acknowledgements, there is a mixture of hope and dismay, according to a new survey.
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Opinion: Press and politicians imperilled in the new age of rage and cynicism

Opinion: Press and politicians imperilled in the new age of rage and cynicism

Our public health leader in this province – our public health leader, for heaven’s sake – requires a security detachment.
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Opinion: Anjali Appadurai’s campaign threatens to derail David Eby’s BC NDP coronation

Opinion: Anjali Appadurai’s campaign threatens to derail David Eby’s BC NDP coronation

Might we soon have NDP Premier Anjali Appadurai? 
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