Opinion

Rob Shaw: Pivot on drug decriminalization looks all but inevitable for Eby

BC NDP grapples with potential voter fallout over province's drug policy

Apr 19, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Letter: Why are EV owners treated like 'second-class' citizens?

Unlike gas car owners, electric vehicle owners have to pre-load their card/apps, this Coquitlam letter writer states.

Apr 18, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C. police chiefs plead for power over public drug use

Police chiefs tell MPs public drug use is out of control after small amounts were decriminalized

Apr 17, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Federal budget focuses on taxing investment, not spurring it

Ottawa was dripping good news early, saving up for a tax-hike invoice later

Apr 16, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: A chat with the new family doctor

Apr 16, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Lawyers gearing up for fight over Legal Professions Act

B.C.’s proposed Legal Professions Act cuts into lawyers’ lucrative turf and reduces their control over their own oversight. But the complaints go beyond that.

Apr 16, 2024 3:45 AM Read more >

Baldrey: A closer look at the tension rising in the B.C. legislature

"Screaming" may be an understatement of how some MLAs recently voiced their frustration. Good thing there's no chamber this week, columnist Keith Baldrey says.

Apr 15, 2024 12:45 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Concerns over MNP worm their way through B.C.'s agriculture ministry

B.C. government's cozy relationship with a single consulting firm raises red flags

Apr 15, 2024 8:03 AM Read more >

Letter: Feds need to protect Canadians from climate 'harms'

The Conservative politicians attempting to stop carbon pricing and cut the tax are draconian, this Coquitlam letter writer states.

Apr 15, 2024 7:36 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Can Canada finally fix its shameful school-food gap?

Federal, provincial tussling should not get in the way of a national school food program

Apr 15, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >