Opinion

'The businesses here on the Sunshine Coast survive against a host of competitors from south of the border. Most noteworthy are the American companies that were represented by their CEOs at the inauguration, right behind the president. Yes, you all saw them there, leaning into the new president’s agenda: Amazon, Google, Meta (Facebook and Instagram), X (formerly Twitter) to name a few. These are the richest companies in the world and they are all American.'

A long-overdue treaty update is stalled, leaving province vulnerable to political and economic risks

Province finds insidious way to jack up cost of transparency to British Columbians

'Currently, folks who require walking aids and wheelchairs are having to maneuver around a silty slippery puddle by going off the side of the curb. For many, this puts them at increased risk of falling.'

'Artificial turf is a petroleum-based product. It off-gasses, breaks down into bits, and has a life span of 15 to 20 years, after which it is landfill. It is not recyclable. As well, it essentially puts a plastic coating on our soil aerators ie. bugs, worms, and prevents our birds from foraging.'

Littering and dog waste also top the list of offences that drive Canadians crazy

Polling shows strong Trudeau performance, while Poilievre struggles to define his stance amid rising economic tensions

Government turning to mining, LNG to counter American’s economic blow