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Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes ahead with what parents call 'clawback of care' for autistic children

Rob Shaw: B.C. pushes ahead with what parents call 'clawback of care' for autistic children

Despite parent concerns, the province will move ahead with dramatic changes to autism services for kids.
Peer support proven way to help unsheltered people in Prince George

Peer support proven way to help unsheltered people in Prince George

One of the unique features about UNDU is that Katt Cadieux is constantly recruiting peer staff to work with her doing outreach on the streets of Prince George.
Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Les Leyne: Rankin takes a harder line on prolific offenders

Unlike David Eby, who initially tried to downplay crime concerns, Attorney General Murray leans more toward accepting that a state of crisis exists
Letter to the editor: One city council candidate deserves a second chance

Letter to the editor: One city council candidate deserves a second chance

Too often, people are tried and convicted in the court of public opinion with no opportunity to make amends.
Rob Shaw: Crises crowd Horgan's last legislative session

Rob Shaw: Crises crowd Horgan's last legislative session

"The province in general appears in for a rough ride until the next premier takes the reins."
Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues, poll finds

Real action needed now on Indigenous reconciliation issues, poll finds

When Canadians ponder the ramifications of territory acknowledgements, there is a mixture of hope and dismay, according to a new survey.
Letter to the editor: Candidates need more ideas

Letter to the editor: Candidates need more ideas

If you are running for elected office, you should bring new ideas, not the promise to just sit there listening to the public’s perceived wants.
Letter to the editor: Toxic drug traffickers should get longer jail terms

Letter to the editor: Toxic drug traffickers should get longer jail terms

Severe penalties will eventually lead to a safer street drug supply if we penalize safe illegal drug suppliers less than those providing unsafe combinations
Opinion: Press and politicians imperilled in the new age of rage and cynicism

Opinion: Press and politicians imperilled in the new age of rage and cynicism

Our public health leader in this province – our public health leader, for heaven’s sake – requires a security detachment.
Daniel Sims: I am more than my trauma

Daniel Sims: I am more than my trauma

Today in Canada we are seeing a resurgence of Indigenous culture, language, and agency.  And yet the focus seems to always fall on the poorest communities, facing the most problems.