D-Day arrives

Note: Apologies for the delayed release this week - a mix of technical and personal issues held back our release.A belated Happy Groundhog's Day!This week: D-Day comes in BC. New polling data is bad for the federal Liberals. And hybrid Parliament forever.LinksB.C. takes action to save lives, build new connections of care with drug decriminalizationWhat you need to know about the decriminalization of possessing illicit drugs in B.C. | CBC NewsPierre Poilievre on Twitter: "After 8 years of Justin Trudeau & the BC NDP, we see near record overdose deaths. You can’t fight the factsToxic-drug supply claims nearly 2,300 lives in 2022: BC Coroners ServiceBetter is Possible—A True System of Care - BC Liberal Party  Julian Somers: Addiction, homelessness and evidence to build back better | Vancouver SunPetition seeks to recall B.C. Premier David Eby, calling him a ‘dictator’ | Globalnews.caEby petition textAllegations of Elections Act violationsPeace River North recall attemptRecall petition to be issued against MLA Dan Davies – Prince George Daily NewsPeace River North recall petition text UPDATE: Local separatist group looking to part from CanadaAbacus Data | Conservatives open up an 8-point lead over the Liberals as 70%+ Canadians don’t think the Liberal government is focused enough on the cost of living, healthcare or housing.Canadian universities conducting joint research with Chinese military scientists - The Globe and MailOttawa vows to curb Canadian university research with Chinese military scientists - The Globe and Mail Post-secondary institutions have no choice but to rely on China for fundsHybrid Parliament should be here to stay, say MPs in new reportPROC: Hybrid Parliament ReportFederal Green leader urges Mike Schreiner to think twice about Liberal offer | Globalnews.ca