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Rob Shaw: John Rustad’s strategic snubs leave BC United MLAs scattered

Rob Shaw: John Rustad’s strategic snubs leave BC United MLAs scattered

Only a smattering of United MLAs chosen to run under BC Conservative banner following last week's pact
Comment: Maybe, finally, we will talk about cyclist safety

Comment: Maybe, finally, we will talk about cyclist safety

I’ve personally had so many near misses that I can’t remember them all. A few, however, are embedded in my mind, and those memories sometimes haunt me and anger me to this day.
Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Justin Trudeau tops list of Canada's worst prime ministers, says new poll

Brian Mulroney’s popularity surging as the current PM faces growing criticism
Adrian Raeside cartoon: B.C. students are banned from using their cellphones at school

Adrian Raeside cartoon: B.C. students are banned from using their cellphones at school

Opinion: Tough on crime, tougher on the causes of crime

Opinion: Tough on crime, tougher on the causes of crime

'As social workers we understand society expects us to be tough on crime and help keep our communities safe. Afterall, that’s what you pay your taxes for.'
Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry

Opinion: Climate justice is a critical issue for the tourism industry

Climate change is a pressing issue, but its impacts are not felt equally by everyone. A new report seeks to address this by arguing for the importance of climate justice in the tourism industry.
Labour Day: Working people in B.C. have made big gains, and we aren't going back

Labour Day: Working people in B.C. have made big gains, and we aren't going back

To working people across B.C. and everywhere, a very happy Labour Day.
Letter: Where do MLA candidates stand on a safer highway?

Letter: Where do MLA candidates stand on a safer highway?

'Safety issues including too many accidents to count (sadly including fatalities), delays due to construction projects on adjacent lands as seen in Selma Park recently, and even delays due to the garbage trucks stopping at every home, thereby holding back traffic, are not acceptable.'
Opinion: To end chronic homelessness, we must stop evictions

Opinion: To end chronic homelessness, we must stop evictions

The risk of eviction is not just limited to those in precarious financial situations, but can impact renters across the board.
Geoff Johnson: Is public education able to adapt to change?

Geoff Johnson: Is public education able to adapt to change?

In 2024 it will be a challenge for any organization, especially one so deeply rooted in its own history and design as public education, to keep pace with the rate of change