Opinion

New Democrats perfect the art of 'taking action' by cleaning up their own messes

'Kudos to all those teens who’ve given me a reason to smile this week.'

'Once upon a time I wrote an article in the Toronto Star about the misadventures of local people burdened with famous names.'

Anything happen while I was away?

NDP Health Minister Josie Osborne announced a significant curtailment of the safe supply policy for dealing with opioid addiction — and it looks to be in direct response to concerns the Opposition started raising two years ago.

Other governments use throne speeches to outline real plans—why don't we?

The concept of patriotism eroded dramatically as the initial unity against COVID-19 started to fail, and as antipathy to the Trudeau government took hold. It’s back with a vengeance now.

Province’s economic struggles demand bold action, but throne speech leaves key questions unanswered

'I would like to provide thanks for the exemplary support from BC Ferries staff at Langdale during a family’s medical crisis.'