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SOUND OFF: The NDP's mishandling of drug use in B.C. hospitals
RECENTLY EXPOSED internal communications and firsthand accounts have revealed that drug use in B.C. hospitals is not only tolerated but also facilitated by current NDP policies. This ridiculous approach is endangering dedicated healthcare staff and the patients they serve.Under the NDP's failed decriminalization policy...
Apr 18, 2024
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SOUND OFF: Strengthening our wildfire training
LAST SUMMER, B.C. saw its most devastating wildfire season on record. Tens of thousands of people were forced to evacuate from their homes, disrupting lives and communities. As the impacts of climate change continue to accelerate, I think it's clear to all of us that we need to take bold steps to keep people safe, prot...
Apr 17, 2024
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SOUND OFF: NDP flip flop on carbon tax kickback investigation
LAST WEEK, OUR BC UNITED CAUCUS raised concerns about allegations suggesting that the accounting firm MNP engaged in practices that present conflicts of interest in administering two CleanBC carbon tax-funded grant programs. Edison Motors, a B.C.-based electric logging truck company, raised the issue when they claimed ...
Apr 11, 2024
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SOUND OFF: Protecting renters and landlords
MOST LANDLORDS AND TENANTS have a good, healthy relationship and play by the rules. But we all know there are some bad actors out there that take advantage of the system. That's why last week our government took action to better protect renters and landlords. Too many people have been served an eviction notice so that ...
Apr 10, 2024
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SOUND OFF: NDP endorses drug use in our hospitals in leaked memo
RECENTLY, WE UNCOVERED A SHOCKING MEMO sent to nurses that permits the use of drugs and weapons in hospital rooms.The entire memo is outrageous - under the NDP, illicit drug use and even drug trafficking in hospitals are not just tolerated but endorsed.Bravely, nurses are coming forward with horrifying stories of daily...
Apr 04, 2024
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SOUND OFF: Connecting communities through active transportation
EVERY DAY, more and more people are choosing cycling, running and walking for daily travel instead of driving a car. This also gives people opportunities to enjoy nature, get active and be an important part of building healthy, green, thriving communities.As such, there is a growing demand for infrastructure like trail...
Apr 03, 2024
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SOUND OFF: Culinary kinship - the crucial role of community for food entrepreneurs
IF YOU'VE EVER EMBARKED ON an entrepreneurial journey of any kind, you may have experienced some feelings of loneliness along the way - especially if you're operating solo, it's common to feel isolated. It can be difficult for anyone else to understand the intimate details of your business and the challenges that you a...
Apr 02, 2024
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SOUND OFF: Carbon tax incentivizes us all to reduce emissions
AS CANADIANS BRACE for the carbon tax hike planned on April 1, seven of Canada's ten provincial premiers have urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reverse the decision. Most recently, the B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation visited Premier David Eby's Vancouver constituency office on March 21, urging h...
Apr 01, 2024
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SOUND OFF: NDP carbon tax hke adding to British Columbians' financial burdens
WITH DAVID EBY STILL PLANNING to increase B.C.'s carbon tax on April 1, our BC United Caucus continues to call on the NDP to halt the hike. British Columbians are facing an affordability crisis with the cost of living higher than ever, folks simply can't afford another government tax grab that only adds to the financia...
Mar 28, 2024
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SOUND OFF: Protecting our communities from flooding
THE DEVASTATING FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES in November 2021 were incredibly challenging and frightening for people, especially throughout the Fraser Valley. We have learned a lot about flood mitigation and emergency preparedness since, including the importance of working together with local communities and First Nations. We...
Mar 27, 2024
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