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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Election 2023: BC Businesses Demand a Clear Economic Vision

A province where the cost of doing business is so high that it's become a major obstacle to growth. Where government deficits are so large that they're causing uncertainty and making it difficult for businesses to plan for the future. Where public safety is a concern, and acute labour shortages are

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Sep 12 2024OPINION

The Silent Censor: How Free Speech is Being Chipped Away by Tech, Media, and Politics

Imagine living in a world where the ability to express your thoughts and opinions is slowly being eroded away. It's not a reality from a dystopian novel, but our current reality. The erosion of free speech is happening, and it's not a single, dramatic event, but rather a thousand tiny cuts. From th

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Divided We Shop: The Most Partisan Brands in America

Americans are more divided than ever, and this polarization extends far beyond politics. It's not just about who we vote for or what policies we support, but also where we shop, what we consume, and what charities we donate to. But what does this mean for the brands we love? According to YouGov, on

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Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Tackling Social Security's Future: Can Closing Tax Loopholes Fund the Program Until 2100?

Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul

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Sep 12 2024BUSINESS

Norfolk Southern's Leader Ousted Amid Alleged Affair: A Corporate Governance Conundrum

Imagine a situation where a powerful CEO, Alan Shaw, is forced out of his position for engaging in a consensual relationship with a high-ranking colleague, Nabanita Nag. Sounds simplistic, doesn't it? But dig deeper, and you'll find a complex web of corporate governance, ethical dilemmas, and the co

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Sep 12 2024EDUCATION

Voucher Program Ruled Unconstitutional: A Blow to Private School Funding

The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Unlocking the Potential of GLP-1s: Who's Eligible and What's Next?

Imagine a world where millions of Americans could potentially shed pounds and manage their diabetes with a single injection. At least 57 million privately insured adults under the age of 65 could be eligible for GLP-1s, a class of weight loss and diabetes medications. GLP-1s are approved to treat

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

B. C. 's Economic Future: A Turning Point or a Red Flag?

As B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy touts the province's economic resilience, doubts are being raised by watchdogs and business leaders alike. The good news? The province is attracting private investment and listening to business concerns. The deficit is ballooning, debt-to-GDP ratios are rising

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Rake Effect: How Republicans' Voter Suppression Tactics May Backfire

The House Republicans are threatening to shut down the government unless their voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, is passed. This legislation purports to solve a problem that doesn't exist – non-citizens voting in U.S. elections. But what does it really do? It makes it harder for young people and

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Rocket Rival: Elon Musk Fires Back at Boeing's Slow Pace

Imagine a world where a single company's business structure is so entrenched in bureaucracy that it mirrors the government's slow-moving nature. Sound far-fetched? According to SpaceX chief Elon Musk, this is the reality Boeing faces in its quest to revolutionize space travel. In a recent podcast, M

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