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Opinion: 7 options to find the physicians Canada needs

Canada faces a massive shortage of physicians. According to recent reports, Canadians require about 23,000 family doctors to meet current and...

04.07.2025 3

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Kirk LaPointe: Carney resonating with Canadians as Poilievre retools for relevance

The tale of the two main national political leaders requires a seasonal update of the file. Metaphors are in order, data comes in handy. First, it...

04.07.2025 1

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Kirk Lapointe

Eve Lazarus: North Vancouver's Tomahawk Restaurant has a rich history but uncertain future

I had lunch at the Tomahawk Restaurant with my friend Bill Allman last week. A North Van resident, Bill first came here with his grandmother in...

04.07.2025 3

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Eve Lazarus

Opinion: Time to hit the brakes on unrealistic EV targets in B.C.

British Columbia’s electric vehicle sales mandates were created with good intentions, but the collision with reality is now obvious. Although we...

03.07.2025 1

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Barry Penner

Opinion: 4 reasons to be concerned about Bill C-4's threats to Canadian privacy and sovereignty

In Canada, federal political parties are not governed by basic standards of federal privacy law. If passed, Bill C-4, also known as the Making Life...

01.07.2025 3

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Opinion: Gen Z is struggling to find work

As the school year comes to a close, young Canadians entering the job market are facing one of the toughest hiring seasons in years. Despite their...

01.07.2025 3

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Opinion: Summer break brings uncertainty for children, and kindness at home matters

As the school year wraps up, many children are keen for summer break. Summer means sunshine, and hopefully popsicles and lots of playtime. But for...

27.06.2025 1

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Kirk LaPointe: World Cup windfall fades into fantasy as costs keep climbing

The world is full of surprises. The least of them is that the FIFA World Cup games in Vancouver will cost more than anticipated even months ago....

27.06.2025 1

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Kirk Lapointe

Opinion: Kids care deeply about our planet, so adults need to start listening

“I wish adults knew that I really care about the environment and want to help, but I sometimes feel like my ideas don’t matter because I’m just...

20.06.2025 1

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Kirk LaPointe: Carney and Eby push speed over scrutiny in power-grab legislation

Speed in government is a virtue—until it becomes a vice. It has been disheartening to see Prime Minister Mark Carney and British Columbia Premier...

20.06.2025 1

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Kirk Lapointe