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Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

Opinion: Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

The perception of a worsening cost of living, combined with seeing Canada as significantly more unequal, is creating a perfect storm for a deteriorating sense of control in everyday life.
Port Moody–Coquitlam MP Bonita Zarrillo: What makes Canada Day special for me

Port Moody–Coquitlam MP Bonita Zarrillo: What makes Canada Day special for me

Growing up my favourite part of Canada Day was the fireworks, writes Port Moody–Coquitlam MP Bonita Zarrillo in an op–ed about Canada Day.
Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Baldrey: BC Green Party has 'steep uphill battle' ahead of 2024 election

Political columnist Keith Baldrey analyzes the Greens' current predicament, which includes its leader choosing to run in an NDP stronghold this fall.
Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon: What Canada Day means to me

Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon: What Canada Day means to me

I am proud to live in a nation that upholds equality, human rights and a democratic society for every Canadian, writes Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP Ron McKinnon in his Canada Day op–ed.
Monique Keiran: Try this Canada Day quiz

Monique Keiran: Try this Canada Day quiz

How well do you know Canadian history? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Canadian history and symbols.
Comment: We won’t have enough electricity for all those EVs

Comment: We won’t have enough electricity for all those EVs

It is highly unlikely Ottawa’s ban on gasoline vehicles will actually happen.
Sunday Night Read: 'The Last Ride'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Last Ride'

This short story series submission is from Vienna Kerfoot of Port Moody.
Claire Nielsen: A few common reasons for weight gain

Claire Nielsen: A few common reasons for weight gain

Columnist Claire Nielsen shares her thoughts on this complex topic.
Letter: 'Very rare' to see someone use this Coquitlam–Port Moody bike lane

Letter: 'Very rare' to see someone use this Coquitlam–Port Moody bike lane

This letter writer calls the protected bike lane on the north side of Guildford Way "dangerous."
Opinion: Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?

Opinion: Are governments using proceeds from crime to raise public funds?

Civil forfeiture laws and unexplained wealth orders seem to be less about crime control than an exercise in public funding.