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If Prime Minister Stephen Harper accomplished one thing with
his idea about changing the national anthem, it's that he finally
found a way to get Canadians involved.
The provincial government's funding cuts to hundreds of
community groups raise basic questions of competence and fairness.
The grants from gambling revenues have been distributed since 1991.
As part of the effort to convince British Columbians to accept
government-run gambling, charities, non-profits and community groups
were promised a one-third share of profits.
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Anti-oilsands campaigners can take the rest of the winter
off. No stunt they could possibly pull could match the glorious help
they are getting for free from Syncrude and that awful video of
ducks dying in the Aurora tailings pond.
We make a great effort to warn people about things that can
harm them. Signs urge caution around waterfalls in parks. Cigarette
packages have graphic information on the risks. Even unlikely perils
are covered -- few people likely need to be advised that plastic
bags aren't good playthings for infants, but the warnings are
ubiquitous.
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B.C. court administration needs overhaul
It is time for British Columbia to adopt a new model of court administration.
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James betting on HST issue
The B.C. Liberals believe the harmonized sales tax is a done deal and that nothing will derail the plan to merge the provincial sales tax and the federal goods and services tax on July 1.
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Guarding against predators
Ian Thow ripped off the wealthy, the elderly, the vulnerable. He used people close to him and stole from friends.
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White-collar crime and justice
The Ian Thow case, like too many others, shows that white collar crime pays. The rewards are great and the chances of arrest slight. Any consequences are likely years away and small in comparison to the sums that can be stolen.
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Job cuts require planning, care
Right now, at least one government worker is filling in time at a desk somewhere in Victoria, doing nothing that matters. That's one way to look at it. Here's another.
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Capital forgotten in budget
There is little for the capital region to cheer about in the provincial budget. The continuing job cuts and spending reductions in the public sector will hurt the local economy.
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Bland budget, tough times
If there is good news in the bland provincial budget unveiled yesterday, it is that the government is still on track to restore balance to its books in three years. If there is bad news, it is that the commitment to limit the size of deficits will squeeze services, reduce employment in Greater Victoria and limit infrastructure improvements.
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RCMP needs oversight
Senator Colin Kenny and his Liberal colleagues on the disbanded national security committee are having the last word on RCMP reform. The question is, will anyone listen?
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Golden legacy from Games
Today we'll watch the world's top cross-country skiers for the last time, cheer Canada in the men's gold-medal hockey game and, with a touch of sadness, take in the closing ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
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Too many laws hurt our society
Until quite recently, most Canadians lived their entire lives without a brush with the law. Our grandparents were mortified at the thought of being detained by police or forced to pay a fine.
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Our moment on Today
The Today show segment on Victoria that aired this week was a big win for the region and the Island -- and for Tourism Victoria, which set out to try and grab media attention during the big show across the water.
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Williams wrong on U.S. surgery
Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams's odd decision to go to Florida for heart surgery has attracted attention on both sides of the border and been used to prop up phoney arguments.
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An investment in excellence
The Own the Podium slogan was a mistake. But a program to help Canadian athletes with talent and dedication achieve their full potential is still a good idea.
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Editorial: Ferries serving record crowds
The ferries linking Vancouver Island and the mainland have seen unprecedented traffic since the Olympics started and this weekend will likely be even busier for B.C. Ferries.
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Military helicopter delays
The Conservatives have committed to spending $240 billion over the next 20 years on new equipment for the military -- about $7,300 per Canadian. Taxpayers, even those convinced that all the equipment is needed, should be very nervous.
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Industry tax revolt finally brings action
Ever since the industrial tax revolt erupted last year, the provincial government has been nodding sympathetically at all involved and doing nothing.
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