Opinion

Rob Shaw: Capital-gains tax hike sparks tension over B.C. health-care funding

Premier frustrated with federal finance minister's suggestion

Jul 10, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Canada shouldn't follow Greece's example of a six-day work week — here's why

Forcing the younger generation to work harder to support a growing elderly population is neither efficient nor sustainable. Canada shouldn't seek to follow in Greece's footsteps.

Jul 10, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

SOGI policies divide voters ahead of provincial elections, survey reveals

Sexual education leaving sparks controversy ahead of New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and B.C. elections

Jul 9, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Baldrey: More B.C. NDP MLAs not seeking re-election. How will this fare for Eby?

Will it be worth David Eby's time to replace the departing ministers before the 2024 provincial election, asks columnist Keith Baldrey.

Jul 8, 2024 12:05 PM Read more >

Letter: Guildford Greenway in Coquitlam makes cycling safe

As one of the many users, I thank the visionaries who decided to create the protected lane or Greenway along Guildford Way, this letter writer states.

Jul 8, 2024 8:05 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Brits offer glimpse into what B.C. election nights should look like

U.K. elections offer authenticity, while B.C. has dehumanized its own process

Jul 8, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Minter: B.C.'s FireSmart guide, and its rules home gardeners should follow

Master gardener Brian Minter: "One of the greatest concerns is the ability of wildfire embers jumping ahead."

Jul 7, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

David Sovka: How to pick a career, or why what you love to do is not an actual job

Your passions are probably not relevant to your job search unless you’re really into accounting or industrial vacuuming

Jul 7, 2024 12:26 AM Read more >

Trevor Hancock: The economy should serve well-being, planet health, not dominate them

The economy is not a natural phenomenon, it is a human construct, so if it doesn’t work for us we should change it

Jul 7, 2024 12:22 AM Read more >

BBB: Buying camping gear can be overwhelming. What you need to know

Choose the right tent, buy good quality gear and be careful with purchasing equipment online are some tips the Better Business Bureau is offering for camping families.

Jul 6, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >