Opinion

Les Leyne: Government will tell you what a used car is worth

Tax payable is derived from sale price as declared by buyer and seller. B.C. government, concerned about deception, plans to ignore disclosed price if it's lower than going rate

Mar 12, 2022 2:35 AM Read more >

Opinion: Why new mom scary thoughts don't have to be so terrifying

'What kind of mom thinks that?' I wondered, over and over as we carried on to the park. By now, I was breaking out into a cold sweat, and my knees were weak.

Mar 10, 2022 7:04 AM Read more >

Opinion: Could 麻豆社国产keyboard warriors in town wind up in court?

Ultimately, malicious assertions reach well beyond the parameters of fair comment and unless they are true, they could be considered defamatory and legally actionable.

Mar 10, 2022 6:35 AM Read more >

Editorial: Unintended consequences of taking 麻豆社国产Public Works for granted

When it comes down to it, we need a public works facility. But perhaps the District was too quick to assume the public would sign off on it with limited details on the matter.

Mar 10, 2022 6:08 AM Read more >

Opinion: Canadians鈥� views about death penalty split along party, regional lines

Support in B.C. for reinstating capital punishment rises 13 points since 2021 to reach a countrywide high of 59%, poll finds.

Mar 10, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: B.C. panel admits drug-crisis response isn't working, urges shift to safe supply

The death rate has climbed astronomically even after a public health emergency was declared

Mar 10, 2022 3:00 AM Read more >

This one is for my sisters and Two-Spirit siblings

Not only are you sacred to me, you are sacred to the land. We are both connected to our lands through our bodies, and because of that we are siblings.

Mar 9, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Why does critical race theory make people so uncomfortable?

A vital step in achieving the kind of action and change that CRT proposes is for each of us to be intentional and steadfast in our convictions to dismantle racist and oppressive power structures.

Mar 9, 2022 9:53 AM Read more >

Opinion: Is Canada's welcome to fleeing Ukrainians a new era of refugee policy?

Canada鈥檚 temporary protection measures to Ukrainians fleeing the war ensure they鈥檙e brought to safety faster. But will this kind of response become the preferred method for all future refugees?

Mar 9, 2022 9:49 AM Read more >

Opinion: B.C. residents want more transparency among provincial political parties

More than three in five British Columbians agree with idea of requiring independent accounting firm to administer parties鈥� leadership races.

Mar 7, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >