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Claire Nielsen: For the love of a dog

Claire Nielsen: For the love of a dog

Dogs were among the first animals to be domesticated by humans, dating back tens of thousands of years. This long history of coexistence has resulted in a deep bond between the two species.
Rob Shaw: Finance minister quick to deflect questions over troubled Surrey police transition

Rob Shaw: Finance minister quick to deflect questions over troubled Surrey police transition

Controversy swirls as B.C. government conducts detailed polling on Surrey policing
Opinion: 2026 World Cup goes from shiny object to fiscal nightmare for B.C.

Opinion: 2026 World Cup goes from shiny object to fiscal nightmare for B.C.

Soaring price tag casts doubt on benefits of hosting games
David Sovka: Say it with flowers — 'I didn't know what else to get you'

David Sovka: Say it with flowers — 'I didn't know what else to get you'

Of course, there are times that one must resort to flowers, such as when you can’t find, or it is otherwise inappropriate, to send the eggplant emoji
Rob Shaw: Messy drug decriminalization experiment marred by shifting policies, unhelpful data

Rob Shaw: Messy drug decriminalization experiment marred by shifting policies, unhelpful data

Can B.C. prove its controversial drug program works if it keeps changing the rules and failing to track key metrics?
Letters: Illegal dumping in ReStore construction bins to cost Habitat for Humanity thousands

Letters: Illegal dumping in ReStore construction bins to cost Habitat for Humanity thousands

'For those who dumped, if you didn’t realise the impact of your actions on a charity you could always make a donation to Habitat in recompense.'
Letters: Harmony Hall dining room expansion continues

Letters: Harmony Hall dining room expansion continues

Editor: The expansion of Harmony Hall is happening fast. A foundation is poured and the walls are going up. Roof trusses are ready to be installed and work is quickly proceeding to lockup.
Letters: Thank you, Keili

Letters: Thank you, Keili

Letters: Vulnerable road users can be passed safely

Letters: Vulnerable road users can be passed safely

Re: Passing cyclists will become difficult. A vulnerable road user is a pedestrian or person on an animal, cycle, motorcycle, or an electric scooter or wheelchair.
Letter: Impose stricter water conservation measures

Letter: Impose stricter water conservation measures

'Washing and filling features should not be permitted at all once Stage 1 is implemented as these use a large amount of water for no good purpose.'