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Les Leyne: Fixing a century-old wrong gets expensive

Les Leyne: Fixing a century-old wrong gets expensive

Federal Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller says people should understand the cost of the Treaty 8 settlement with First Nations is not “a windfall … It is a bill that has gone unpaid for over 100 years by the government of Canada.”
Letters: There's a short-term water solution flowing out Chapman Creek

Letters: There's a short-term water solution flowing out Chapman Creek

'If the EFN could be reduced to 160 l/sec for the period from late May until mid-August this would represent approximately 75 days of reduced EFN which would impound 25 more days of domestic water supply available out of Chapman Lake.'
Letters: Stonehurst public hearing is seeking public input

Letters: Stonehurst public hearing is seeking public input

'Last week you published two letters by people clearly opposed to the development, who presumably would’ve celebrated its defeat, criticizing us (in one case criticizing me personally) for not seeking public input, when in fact that is exactly what we voted to do!'
Letter: Libraries’ roles have changed dramatically, why hasn’t funding followed?

Letter: Libraries’ roles have changed dramatically, why hasn’t funding followed?

'Many services that should be provided by government offices have been devolved to us; proctoring exams, assisting patrons with online government forms, serving as a refuge during the extreme heat wave and providing a cold weather sanctuary during periods when emergency shelters are not open. These additional services put a strain on the library’s staff and budget and we get no compensation from any level of government for performing them.'
Editorial: Give pharmacists a greater role in health care

Editorial: Give pharmacists a greater role in health care

B.C. pharmacists’ new ability to prescribe some drugs is needlessly restrictive in scope.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

With nothing substantial to offer, the premier and his solicitor general received substantial public hostility
Opinion: Let's talk about poverty – how filing your taxes can lead to income

Opinion: Let's talk about poverty – how filing your taxes can lead to income

'Taxation should be a foundational means to greater economic equality. More money in the pockets of people who struggle to meet basic needs means that they can participate with autonomy and dignity'
Mario Canseco: Canadians views on creationism in classrooms continue to evolve

Mario Canseco: Canadians views on creationism in classrooms continue to evolve

In 2018, almost half of Canadians (46 per cent) disagreed with the notion of schools teaching creationism
Rob Shaw: What's in a name? Victory, BC United and leader Kevin Falcon hope

Rob Shaw: What's in a name? Victory, BC United and leader Kevin Falcon hope

New name, new leader, new candidates aim for new electoral result
Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

Mario Canseco: The problems with Ontario’s proposed political polling restrictions

The change recommends disallowing the publication of polls that reflect how political parties are faring in the two weeks leading up to a provincial vote