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Trevor Hancock: Reflecting on 50 years in the service of good health, with more to come

Trevor Hancock: Reflecting on 50 years in the service of good health, with more to come

Columnist Trevor Hancock looks back at how health care has evolved since he came into the profession
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Comment: 'Density' can mean more homes, more trees, more parks

Comment: 'Density' can mean more homes, more trees, more parks

Between 2013 and 2021, Victoria’s tree canopy increased by an amount equivalent to 60 soccer fields while density increased.
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Rob Shaw: 2024 holds potential for major reshaping of B.C.'s political landscape

Rob Shaw: 2024 holds potential for major reshaping of B.C.'s political landscape

October election may upend the fortunes of B.C.'s political parties.
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Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Baldrey: B.C.'s top five political stories of 2023 — in my opinion

Keith Baldrey reflects on the big stories out of Victoria this past year, including housing legislation, health facility closures and the rise of the B.C. Conservatives.
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: A ladder that's really hard to climb

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A ladder that's really hard to climb

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Letter: Ick! Can you please shower before entering swimming pools

Letter: Ick! Can you please shower before entering swimming pools

North Shore swimmers should be making more use of the on-site showers prior to dipping, this reader says
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Comment: B.C. Ferries needs to find a new way of thinking

Comment: B.C. Ferries needs to find a new way of thinking

The public has been asked for ideas on what to do with the former buffet space on the large B.C. Ferries vessels. A better question might what ferry service riders would like to see in 10 years.
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Comment: Let U.S. shipyards build for the Royal Canadian Navy

Comment: Let U.S. shipyards build for the Royal Canadian Navy

The navy now relies on its 12 Halifax class frigates, which are approaching the end of their 30-year operational life but must stay in service for another 15 years because their replacements are behind schedule and over budget.
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Yes, David, there is a Santa Claus

Yes, David, there is a Santa Claus

We should be thankful to live in a world with Santa Claus.
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Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

Opinion: A B.C. visit from St. Nicholas

In his year-end op-ed, journalist Bob Mackin looks at the issues that have made headlines in B.C. in 2023.
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