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Opinion: Paint a picture of me with all the colours — except white

Opinion: Paint a picture of me with all the colours — except white

Do you see me through a white lens? I'm here to ask you not to.
Survey: Majority of respondents disagree with decisions to remove statues

Survey: Majority of respondents disagree with decisions to remove statues

In 2018, at a time when words like “reconciliation” were not being mentioned prominently to discuss the relationship of Canadian governments with Indigenous residents, the City of Victoria removed a statue of Sir John A.
Rob Shaw: Why the BC NDP should consider an early election

Rob Shaw: Why the BC NDP should consider an early election

Premier David Eby continues to insist he has no plans for a snap election. But there is a compelling and growing political case that could change his mind. At the centre of it all is B.C.
Letters: The natural result of a ‘me first’ society

Letters: The natural result of a ‘me first’ society

Letters: No more clearcuts on the Coast

Letters: No more clearcuts on the Coast

Letters: Creativity needed to solve the water crisis

Letters: Creativity needed to solve the water crisis

'Let’s not pit the various legitimate water user needs against each other but continue as a community to hold our government responsible for viable long term solutions.'
Jack Knox: Customers feel boxed in by Canada Post fuel surcharges

Jack Knox: Customers feel boxed in by Canada Post fuel surcharges

On Monday, Canada Post's fuel surcharges for domestic delivery reached 39.5 per cent, prompting Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns to raise the issue in the House of Commons.
Letters: Water restrictions must be eliminated before more’s built

Letters: Water restrictions must be eliminated before more’s built

'How can any council using the Chapman Creek water system even consider issuing one single building permit for new development, never mind the huge Selma Park development under way.'
Letters: Fences can be built but can also be easily cut

Letters: Fences can be built but can also be easily cut

'I think the vacant property bylaw amendment is not fair to the taxpayers of Sechelt. I have been paying taxes on three properties for 40 years. This bylaw could place the responsibility of bylaw enforcement and policing on me.'
Carson Binda: It’s time to put out the ICBC dumpster fire

Carson Binda: It’s time to put out the ICBC dumpster fire

Drivers in British Columbia deserve better than ICBC.