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OPINION: Doug Ford is trying to position himself as a future leader of the federal Conservative Party. However, his approach to get there is, to say the least, confusing. coastalfront.ca/read/opinion-w…

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The feds call trade missions a cornerstone. The province calls them job creators. Neither has shown the math. coastalfront.ca/read/carneys-g…

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An analysis of BC housing orders shows that many municipalities are behind schedule on their home building target, sparking concerns about whether they will be able to complete their benchmarks on time. coastalfront.ca/read/bc-munici…

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Last week, the City of Vancouver hired Donny van Dyk to be its City Manager. While van Dyk’s title may indicate that of a mid-level bureaucrat, his salary reflects a position of greater significance. coastalfront.ca/read/why-does-…

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BC’s healthcare system remains under strain from chronic staffing shortages and service pressures, despite repeated government initiatives. coastalfront.ca/read/private-n…

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A recent survey ranked Vancouver as “impossibly unaffordable,” with its housing situation worse than Los Angeles, London, and New York City. coastalfront.ca/read/vancouver…

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Cost pressures, stagnant wages, and declining services are pushing British Columbians to leave the province in record numbers, according to a new report. coastalfront.ca/read/bc-loses-…

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Amid a cost-of-living crisis, BC has lost 16,000 jobs in total — and the provincial government’s response to this is confusing to say the least. coastalfront.ca/read/report-16…

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BC’s provincial debt grew by 50 percent, further cementing concerns about the government’s newfound commitment to fiscal responsibility. coastalfront.ca/read/bc-debt-g…

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British Columbia’s public accounts show the province’s debt grew by $10.6 billion more than budgeted last fiscal year, prompting criticism from a taxpayer advocacy group. coastalfront.ca/read/bc-govern…

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With a federal by-election taking place today in the Alberta riding of Battle River–Crowfoot, former MP Pierre Poilievre is expected to win in the heavily Conservative-aligned riding and retake his place as Opposition Leader in the House of Commons. In a clip from a prior Coastal

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A survey from a rental marketplace site shows that one in three Canadians spend half or more of their income on rent. coastalfront.ca/read/new-canad…

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John Rustad and the BC Conservatives came close to winning in 2024. Now, they are struggling to raise money. coastalfront.ca/read/bc-conser…

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BC’s Public Safety Minister has asked the federal government for assistance in drug lab cleanups— prompting discussion over which branch of government is responsible for the process. coastalfront.ca/read/bc-bills-…

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Records show the African Descent Society received millions in government grants despite red flags, and officials have not explained why the money kept flowing. coastalfront.ca/read/festival-…