Opinion

When tragic things occur in the world, it’s hard to know what to say

One theory is that modern trick-or-treating has its origins in a Celtic tradition of leaving food out to appease spirits. Eventually, people began to dress like the spirits, at least the ones that looked like hobos, Dracula and slutty nurses

Canada’s ecological footprint, at around five planets, is one of the highest in the world.

Stephen Lecce has never actually held a job anywhere in the public education system, which, according to him, is now need of a “transformational” overhaul

'What is surprising is that all of these initiatives have been done without the SCRD board and the public receiving any technical information on this project from the shíshálh or their technical consultants. No feasibility studies, no operating cost projections, and no details of the capital costs and works involved!'

B.C.’s two Green MLAs’ frank thoughts on housing go a lot further than the government’s views. But it feels like some New Democrats would quietly agree with them, and are only constrained by the backlash

'I invite you to join me next Saturday, Oct. 21 in the early afternoon. Those who can march are invited to gather at the Davis Bay pier at 1:45 p.m., to set off along the waterfront at 2 p.m. Those who can only stand or sit for peace and human rights are invited to join us in the parking lot of Living Faith Lutheran at 2:45 p.m. for a few speakers, singing, and sharing signs of hope with one another.'

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