Opinion

Opinion: Paint a picture of me with all the colours — except white

Do you see me through a white lens? I'm here to ask you not to.

Dec 1, 2022 6:26 PM Read more >

Survey: Majority of respondents disagree with decisions to remove statues

In 2018, at a time when words like “reconciliation” were not being mentioned prominently to discuss the relationship of Canadian governments with Indigenous residents, the City of Victoria removed a statue of Sir John A.

Dec 1, 2022 3:37 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Why the BC NDP should consider an early election

Premier David Eby continues to insist he has no plans for a snap election. But there is a compelling and growing political case that could change his mind. At the centre of it all is B.C.

Dec 1, 2022 10:32 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Customers feel boxed in by Canada Post fuel surcharges

On Monday, Canada Post's fuel surcharges for domestic delivery reached 39.5 per cent, prompting Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns to raise the issue in the House of Commons.

Dec 1, 2022 6:19 AM Read more >

Carson Binda: It’s time to put out the ICBC dumpster fire

Drivers in British Columbia deserve better than ICBC.

Nov 29, 2022 2:23 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Long-awaited Indo-Pacific Strategy falls short

The streets are filled with protests on its zero-COVID dictate. The Chinese government is showing signs of worry. The Mounties are investigating China’s infiltration in Canadian affairs. The Chinese government is shrugging it off.

Nov 29, 2022 2:15 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: The privatization of health-care services jobs was harmful then and would be now

Cora Mojica clearly remembers the moment when she found out her food prep job at Vancouver General Hospital was being repatriated from a private company back into government.

Nov 29, 2022 12:57 PM Read more >

Survey: More British Columbians are now eager to expand their travel horizons

The pandemic caused significant problems for those who wanted to get away during two holiday seasons.

Nov 28, 2022 10:34 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Premier Eby may be a ‘man of action,’ but it's in the face of BC NDP inaction

Experienced ministers are getting their portfolios kicked in the rear end by the new premier, as he pushes forward with policy reversals and new programs

Nov 28, 2022 10:27 AM Read more >

Robert Brown: Captain America, Cyborg director Albert Pyun passes on

Director of Cyborg, Nemesis, and more. Worked with the best in the business.

Nov 27, 2022 12:55 PM Read more >