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OPINION: On helmets and helicopter parenting

OPINION: On helmets and helicopter parenting

How the “what-ifs’ and close calls can drive people with kids crazy
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COLUMN: Engaging in your democracy

COLUMN: Engaging in your democracy

A foundational principle driving my constituency and legislative work is increasing public participation in our democracy. We are dedicated to civic engagement and strive to provide the best service and accountability we can. In this MLA report, I want to discuss the tools we have created to increase public engagement in our work and offer advice and feedback.
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B.C. VIEWS: Our poverty reduction plan is already in place

B.C. VIEWS: Our poverty reduction plan is already in place

NDP has another promise it needs to appear to keep
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COLUMN: Women’s breasts really aren’t that big a deal

COLUMN: Women’s breasts really aren’t that big a deal

A follow on some Princeton, B.C., students gained considerable exposure when they dropped their bras
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Esquimalt’s military past is present

MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Esquimalt’s military past is present

Mayor Barb Desjardins reflects on how two upcoming historical events honour service men and women
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B.C. VIEWS: Making sense of climate policy

B.C. VIEWS: Making sense of climate policy

Flood and fire predictions have poor track record so far
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COLUMN: Building a coastal refinery in B.C. is just ‘common sense’

COLUMN: Building a coastal refinery in B.C. is just ‘common sense’

Coastal refineries would also protect our oceans, writes Black Press chairman David Black
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B.C. VIEWS: New climate targets to miss

B.C. VIEWS: New climate targets to miss

B.C. has new greenhouse gas target, still no plan to reach it
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B.C. VIEWS: Waiting for a secret referendum

B.C. VIEWS: Waiting for a secret referendum

John Horgan admits the fix is in on proportional representation
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MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Citizen’s assemblies deserve a chance to do their work

MAYOR’S MESSAGE: Citizen’s assemblies deserve a chance to do their work

Lisa Helps hopes for ‘yes’ vote in question about further exploration of City, Saanich amalgamation
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