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  "path": "/opinion/op-ed/opinion-energy-pragmatism-is-essential-for-affordability-as-b-c-budget-day-approaches",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-10T22:00:45.000Z",
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  "textContent": "As British Columbians brace for a purported austerity budget, Premier David Eby’s government faces choices that will shape affordability and economic resilience. The near-term choices the B.C. government will make for households, industry and public finances will be a test to see if the province is truly making strides to be self-sufficient (\"elbows-up\"), and to reduce reliance on our southern and unpredictable neighbour. Read More",
  "title": "Opinion: Energy pragmatism is essential for affordability as B.C. budget day approaches",
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