Opinion

Les Leyne: Conservative duo heats up debate with talk of chickens, pots and edible insects

For the first time in 50 years, the Conservative Party of B.C. had two MLAs in the house, and their hawkish views have people literally rolling their eyes at times.

Dec 1, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: The fight for our energy future is on

Many studies have confirmed that the currently known world fossil fuel reserves will be used up in 53 years (oil in 50 years, natural gas in 53 years and coal in 14 years) if the annual demand does not change.

Dec 1, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

John Ducker: Upselling features: The good, the bad and the silly

Here’s my view on vehicle options, past and present, that were booms or busts

Dec 1, 2023 4:15 AM Read more >

Coquitlam teens on Financial Literacy Month: 'Wants' vs. 'needs' vs. savings

Managing finances should be expensed through the 50/30/20 rule, writes this Grade 10 Pinetree Secondary student.

Nov 30, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Opinion: What hydrogen development in B.C. would really cost us

Would we really invest $266 million in public funds to create a single job at a billionaire’s hydrogen plant?

Nov 30, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Comment: British Columbia wins when ships are built locally

Backed by a workforce of 3,900 shipbuilders, we are now a major employer and economic engine for our province and our country.

Nov 30, 2023 4:15 AM Read more >

Coquitlam teens on Financial Literacy Month: 'Valuable habits' that can set up success

Most young people don't even stop to consider all the planning that goes into well-kept finances, writes this Grade 10 Pinetree Secondary student.

Nov 29, 2023 9:45 PM Read more >

Coquitlam teens on Financial Literacy Month: 'Life skills that will serve us well in adulthood'

Being "money smart" can create "a sense of responsibility and independence," writes this Grade 10 Pinetree Secondary student.

Nov 29, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Les Leyne: Finance Ministry lowballs housing start forecast

Either the government’s economic analysts are pessimistic to the point of hopelessness, or the NDP is vastly overselling the effect of the zoning and building bonanza it is trying to create

Nov 29, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Comment: We need better communication about food recalls

The challenge lies in the effectiveness of our risk communication model for food recalls, which heavily relies on mass media.

Nov 29, 2023 3:30 AM Read more >