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Survey: Support growing in Canada for decriminalizing all drugs for personal use

Survey: Support growing in Canada for decriminalizing all drugs for personal use

More than a million Americans have lost their lives in this century on account of drug overdoses. In Canada, the number of daily opioid-related deaths has grown dramatically, from eight in 2016 to 21 in 2022.
Opinion: With the election over, the real work begins—for all of us

Opinion: With the election over, the real work begins—for all of us

'A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit'
Maxed Out: The suspense is killing me

Maxed Out: The suspense is killing me

'I’m at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, floating along the Colorado River...'
Les Leyne: After being disqualified from NDP leadership race, Appadurai on way to political martyrdom

Les Leyne: After being disqualified from NDP leadership race, Appadurai on way to political martyrdom

The blow-by-blow account of the specific violations is about how environmental groups bypassed the NDP’s rules on membership signups and worked to park Green Party members in the NDP just for the vote.
Rob Shaw: 'John from Langford' reflects on his life – but not his legacy

Rob Shaw: 'John from Langford' reflects on his life – but not his legacy

In a few exit interviews with media, the premier reflects on his life but steers clear of his legacy.
Rob Shaw: Public safety becoming a BC Liberal rallying cry at NDP’s expense

Rob Shaw: Public safety becoming a BC Liberal rallying cry at NDP’s expense

The province is trying – and failing – to spin its track record on crime and safety.
Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis

Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis

The numbers show B.C. cruise sector activity was not irrecoverably harmed by COVID.
Letter: Injured mountain biker shares thanks

Letter: Injured mountain biker shares thanks

"You are all my heroes, each and everyone."
BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

Research Co. and Glacier Media polled British Columbians on their support for various parties, leaders and outcomes
Rob Shaw: Voters want action – that should concern the BC NDP

Rob Shaw: Voters want action – that should concern the BC NDP

Saturday’s municipal election results offer two key takeaways for provincial politicians