Skip to content

Opinion

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. budget can't dodge economic beating as tariffs land heavy punches

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. budget can't dodge economic beating as tariffs land heavy punches

Premier David Eby faces tough reality as trade war commences
Read more >
Adrian Raeside cartoon: The many times we've helped the United States

Adrian Raeside cartoon: The many times we've helped the United States

Read more >
Rob Shaw: Hiring freeze? Not for BC NDP insiders

Rob Shaw: Hiring freeze? Not for BC NDP insiders

While key public service jobs go unfilled, provincial government expands its comms machine
Read more >
Opinion: Trump tariffs have sparked a 'Buy Canadian' surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles

Opinion: Trump tariffs have sparked a 'Buy Canadian' surge, but keeping the trend alive faces hurdles

Does the Buy Canadian movement represent lasting change in consumer behaviour, or is it just a temporary response to geopolitical tensions?
Read more >
Kirk LaPointe: Rustad's biggest test will be proving he's premier material

Kirk LaPointe: Rustad's biggest test will be proving he's premier material

BC Conservatives celebrated at party's largest-ever convention, but leadership tensions bubble below the surface
Read more >
Letter: Grandstanding, to what end?

Letter: Grandstanding, to what end?

'After innumerable meetings, almost six months of work, the 2025 budget is almost complete. For any council member to now present a motion asking for “staff review” without specific changes, is not serious. At least not serious about the budget.'
Read more >
Rob Shaw: B.C. bracing for one of its weirdest, wildest budgets in history

Rob Shaw: B.C. bracing for one of its weirdest, wildest budgets in history

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey faces impossible choices as economic turmoil escalates and NDP scraps promises, protects core services, bets on contingencies
Read more >
Opinion: Care at Shorncliffe crosswalk

Opinion: Care at Shorncliffe crosswalk

'As Coast residents we all know that our crosswalks are not always as safe as they should be.'
Read more >
Letter: Downtown residents’ meeting rescheduled

Letter: Downtown residents’ meeting rescheduled

'So making the time and effort to attend a meeting in order that others can continue to represent us in a variety of places and ways could be time well spent.'
Read more >
Letter: Learn more and join Suzuki Elders

Letter: Learn more and join Suzuki Elders

'I am actively looking for 12 to 20 friends to work with me/us to inspire climate actions amongst seniors across B.C.'
Read more >