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More than a million Americans have lost their lives in this century on account of drug overdoses. In Canada, the number of daily opioid-related deaths has grown dramatically, from eight in 2016 to 21 in 2022.

'After voting day, however, the choice is over. Collectively, we have decided that the winners will be our leaders for at least four years, even if we didn’t actually vote for those candidates.'

'The ballots have been cast, and the preliminary Â鶹Éç¹ú²úcivic election results are in. It’s time to review the ambitious mission statements the members of our newly elected municipal council have submitted for public consumption. '

In a few exit interviews with media, the premier reflects on his life but steers clear of his legacy.

'I cringe as I drive down my street in the weeks before the election. Sidewalks strewn with cheap plastic signs, fighting over each other for the ideal position to be seen by passersby.  And there’s not just one politician’s sign per street corner, but as many as they possibly can squeeze in.'

While we can finger-point and try to shame non-voters, it seems to us it is time to admit the way we have been doing politics at all levels is not working.

Political cartoonist Ingrid Rice takes aim at the low voter turnout in local elections on Oct. 15. Squamish's turnout was 41%.

The province is trying – and failing – to spin its track record on crime and safety.

The numbers show B.C. cruise sector activity was not irrecoverably harmed by COVID.