Opinion

Conversations about consent need to start early, and parents need to get comfortable with it

As a society, we must shift our collective culture away from a silent complacency around interpersonal trauma and towards intentionally working to prevent it

Jan 17, 2022 3:33 PM Read more >

Letter: There's validity in preserving the trees near Coquitlam's Mundy Park

A resident writes an open letter to city council, believing it has "an obligation to be part of the solution to climate change" amid the Austin Works Yard project.

Jan 17, 2022 12:14 PM Read more >

Opinion: Breaking out of the pandemic slump starts with that first step

Change up your habits

Jan 17, 2022 10:58 AM Read more >

Opinion: Dr. Bonnie Henry still enjoys widespread support - despite what Twitter says

But a recent poll does show a drop in that support

Jan 17, 2022 9:57 AM Read more >

Yes, your dog can understand what you're saying — to a point

For humans, there is a link between the development of language and cognitive skills. Studying the same process in dogs can be used to determine their capabilities at the puppy stage

Jan 17, 2022 8:27 AM Read more >

Return to pre-pandemic office life increasingly unlikely for B.C.

Significant numbers of British Columbians don’t think they will see more in-person meetings and travel between offices once the pandemic is over, poll finds.

Jan 17, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Vaxx-or-tax plan would be a detour down a slippery slope for Canada

We have no right to be smug about a health system that is underfinanced despite its expense, vulnerable, inflexible and insufficiently modernized, writes Kirk LaPointe

Jan 16, 2022 3:50 PM Read more >

Geoff Johnson: Infamous charter flight to Mexico sign of declining interest in civility

The signs of a move away from the simple civility that was once a hallmark of being Canadian are on show everywhere these days.

Jan 16, 2022 8:01 AM Read more >

Column: Looking ahead to 2022 — Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA

Fin Donnelly believes the new year will bring opportunities for local, regional and provincial residents, but it can't be done without caring for others.

Jan 15, 2022 3:05 PM Read more >

Letter: Coquitlam resident believes B.C. should mirror Quebec and 'put their foot down' amid COVID-19

Writer says the province should also give an ultimatum to the unvaccinated — get vaccinated or get punished.

Jan 14, 2022 10:29 AM Read more >