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More or Less: Kangaroos, wallabies and emus, oh my!

More or Less: Kangaroos, wallabies and emus, oh my!

Bucket List item achieved: our list of activities planned for the trip included a visit to the Kangaroo Farm.
Opinion: Taking in immigrants, refugees good for Canada

Opinion: Taking in immigrants, refugees good for Canada

Countries like Canada are able to gain even more advantages from immigration by using the promise of a better life in a stable country to attract the best and the brightest from the developing world.
Opinion: Should politicians listen to what people say on social media?

Opinion: Should politicians listen to what people say on social media?

We now live in a world where Twitter likes and social media feeds are more important than being right. Where saying things to get the base riled up is more important than thoughtful discussions.
Imagined thoughts: A Pacific Coliseum doorman’s letter to his grandchild

Imagined thoughts: A Pacific Coliseum doorman’s letter to his grandchild

A reflection on a reported jinx that has kept the Vancouver Canucks from ever winning the Stanley Cup
Carson Binda: No one believes Kevin Falcon about his carbon tax

Carson Binda: No one believes Kevin Falcon about his carbon tax

BC United leader Kevin Falcon ought to be arguing to get rid of the carbon tax
Letter: New Port Coquitlam subdivision would create traffic hassles

Letter: New Port Coquitlam subdivision would create traffic hassles

“You would think that before dumping 100 extra cars into an existing neighbourhood, a traffic impact study would be conducted.”
Guy Heywood: Lagging productivity puts our economy at risk

Guy Heywood: Lagging productivity puts our economy at risk

Access to financing and weak business investment are dual economic problems
Rob Shaw: Will the BC NDP lay down the law in Surrey?

Rob Shaw: Will the BC NDP lay down the law in Surrey?

Solicitor General Mike Farnworth can determine Surrey's police force, but not without political risk
Keith Baldrey: Population rise stokes superheated housing market

Keith Baldrey: Population rise stokes superheated housing market

Accelerated immigration outweighs any drag from interest rates, inflation on prices, sales.
Comment: Benign neglect is destroying Canada's health system

Comment: Benign neglect is destroying Canada's health system

Canadians want health services to be fair and equitable; but importantly, the services must be available when needed.