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Les Leyne: Campaign sidelights that need more attention

Les Leyne: Campaign sidelights that need more attention

Here’s an assortment of ideas that haven’t gotten the attention they deserve in the B.C. provincial election.
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Opinion: If provincial parties want to support a healthy economy, they should talk about sport

Opinion: If provincial parties want to support a healthy economy, they should talk about sport

In the 2024 provincial election, investment in sport and sport infrastructure should be on the ballot
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Lacking endorsement from Poilievre, BC Conservatives draw line from Eby to Trudeau

Lacking endorsement from Poilievre, BC Conservatives draw line from Eby to Trudeau

BC Conservatives paint picture of a 'Trudeau-Eby Alliance' on matters such as drug use and crime while aligning slogans with federal Conservative Party of Canada.
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Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Union wants probe of Conservative candidate's use of 'doctor,' MD titles

Langley-Willowbrook candidate Jody Toor's use of a protected title in B.C. misleads the public and may place British Columbians at risk, the Hospital Employees' Union says.
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Rustad loses ground in polls following TV debate

Rustad loses ground in polls following TV debate

Survey reveals falling support as BC Conservative leader fails to connect with key voters
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Lawsuit highlights when employers can limit employees' political speech

Lawsuit highlights when employers can limit employees' political speech

Former diversity director sues Northern Health for constructive dismissal after her support for Palestinians
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Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

TORONTO — Canada needs to learn from the COVID-19 pandemic and take action before the next health emergency strikes, an expert panel of doctors and researchers say in a new independent report.
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Trudeau says he has list of Tories vulnerable to, or engaged in, foreign meddling

Trudeau says he has list of Tories vulnerable to, or engaged in, foreign meddling

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre refuses to seek the security clearance necessary to be briefed on a list of people in his party who are involved in or vulnerable to foreign interference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Wednesday.
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S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Wednesday, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points Wednesday, led by strength in utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose and the Dow Jones hit a record high.
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves

Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies. The S&P 500 climbed 0.
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