Opinion

'A community of 32,000 inhabitants cannot sustain the expense of three separate local government entities, including more than 20 elected officials, that in salaries, benefits and travel allowance equal a price tag to us, the taxpayers, of over $ 1.2 M. '

The BC Greens are moving to shore up their credentials on the health care file, by naming a high-profile surgeon to be deputy leader of the party.

Abandoning single-use plastics appears to be a worthy cause for most.

For British Columbians looking for clues on the current federal perspective on the province, there is fairly thin gruel to consume.

'Protection of natural ecosystems is not a luxury. It’s a vital necessity to help halt global warming through carbon sequestration and help prevent biodiversity collapse. It’s also needed for human health and sanity, including recreation and “forest bathing.”'

'It’s time for the SCRD board and staff to get behind Mayor Henderson’s approach – get us the supply now, even if it’s just for a few years. And rely on industry experts to protect us from contamination (if there is any) and other worries and listen to their advice on how to build the best solutions for the long term.'

Premier announces multimillion-dollar funding for B.C. mills, but shrinking timber supply is main driver of sector’s slide.

'It’s January and recent weather has brought rain, snow, melting and once again water running down the mountain slopes. However, we are still in the grip of climate change. It’s a four-season affair, not limited to summer and now fall.'