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Editorial: Plenty of reasons for us to cast our ballots

Editorial: Plenty of reasons for us to cast our ballots

A handful of votes in one riding can change a government.
Letters: Thank you, Elder Dog

Letters: Thank you, Elder Dog

'Existence without our dogs would be very lonely…these kind people add so much, making life easier and more pleasurable for us elderly folks, to say nothing of their own great personalities. Such dedication is a blessing!'
Column: Having a public pension shouldn't mean causing harm

Column: Having a public pension shouldn't mean causing harm

B.C.'s current legislative framework for public pensions stands in the way of making meaningful change, these union workers claim.
Opinion: New survey of IPCC authors reveals doubt, and hope, that world will achieve climate targets

Opinion: New survey of IPCC authors reveals doubt, and hope, that world will achieve climate targets

'Climate scientists' are often understood as being a block of experts with monolithic beliefs. A new survey sheds considerable nuance onto the beliefs and perceptions of climate scientists.
Letters: 5 Lessons for Retirement (so far)

Letters: 5 Lessons for Retirement (so far)

I’ve learned a lot transitioning to retirement. Here’s my top five.
Letters: Support local, even in the air

Letters: Support local, even in the air

'Sunshine Coast Air has been in operation for decades, is 100 per cent locally owned and operated and offers daily flights to YVR and Vancouver Island.'
Letters: Unconscionable coverage

Letters: Unconscionable coverage

Opinion: Seasonal change can affect people's moods — and their moral values

Opinion: Seasonal change can affect people's moods — and their moral values

People's moods and decisions can be affected by changes in weather and seasons. Research shows that relatedly, our moral values can also be influenced by seasonal changes.
Les Leyne: Former Green leader now mostly on side with Conservatives

Les Leyne: Former Green leader now mostly on side with Conservatives

You have to have a lot on your mind to overlook that and throw your support behind a candidate for a party that is relatively indifferent to your life’s work.
Rob Shaw: Rustad stands firm after latest candidate controversy engulfs Conservatives

Rob Shaw: Rustad stands firm after latest candidate controversy engulfs Conservatives

Party leader refuses to fire candidate over hateful anti-Muslim comments