Opinion

A B.C. doctor's patients have reported anxiety symptoms including insomnia, feeling on edge and overwhelmed, and excessive worry.

B.C. industry leaders warn that unchecked procurement powers, new tolls will hurt businesses and workers

'Council’s job is not to forensically audit applicants or force them into spending tens of millions in construction regardless of economic conditions — those are their decisions they must make with their own money and assets.'

'Dealing with local retailers can have benefits far beyond the minor rebates the faceless corporations offer and sometimes take away. Community jobs, services available on-Coast and support of local causes and events are of real value, today and in a tariff-tormented tomorrow.'

Backlash from legal, business, political heavyweights forces premier to rethink sweeping powers

'For years, the Ferry Advisory Committees (FACs) have been a key connection between communities and the people who run the ferry system. Their replacement in May — for some new but as-yet-unknown engagement model — is a serious step away from public consultation and accountability.'