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OPINION: It’s time to change offensive sports team names

OPINION: It’s time to change offensive sports team names

It took a global anti-racism movement to do it, but it seems that one of the most blatantly offensive bits of mainstream culture is about to change.
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LETTER: I just moved to B.C. and have U.S. plates: Stop looking for COVID scapegoats

LETTER: I just moved to B.C. and have U.S. plates: Stop looking for COVID scapegoats

A letter from someone who wishes to remain anonymous, for the well-being of himself, his wife and his car.
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OPINION: Why Canada is kicking America's butt on COVID-19

OPINION: Why Canada is kicking America's butt on COVID-19

The COVID-19 situation in the U.S. is out of control in many places.
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LETTER: People using drugs or with mental illness deserve compassion and respect

LETTER: People using drugs or with mental illness deserve compassion and respect

"Labelling already marginalized folks as 'scary' and 'dangerous' only serves to stigmatize and push them further to the margins"
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LETTER: B.C. 'overdose app' puts the power in the hands of those who opt to use drugs

LETTER: B.C. 'overdose app' puts the power in the hands of those who opt to use drugs

"At the end of the day, even just one life saved makes it all worthwhile"
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OPINION: Maybe Vancouverites don't want the NHL playoffs to take place here?

OPINION: Maybe Vancouverites don't want the NHL playoffs to take place here?

Did anybody care to ask us?
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OPINION: COVID-19 crisis could mean new form of 'guaranteed income'

OPINION: COVID-19 crisis could mean new form of 'guaranteed income'

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted changes in areas that seemed unheard of just months ago
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Metro Vancouver's Cineplex movie theatres won't require you to wear a mask. Should they?

Metro Vancouver's Cineplex movie theatres won't require you to wear a mask. Should they?

Is this the right way to go?
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Help us understand how you engage with Vancouver Is Awesome

Help us understand how you engage with Vancouver Is Awesome

Will you do it?
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LETTER: Surrey sucks, am I right, guys?

LETTER: Surrey sucks, am I right, guys?

"A lot of negative press hurts Surrey's reputation, jokes or otherwise."
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