Clark may ignore polls - but never voters

Granted, as the old saying goes, even a day in politics is a long time, and pontificating on polls at this point seems premature - but it is nonetheless irresistible.

OAS change will hurt most vulnerable seniors

It has become a common refrain spoken, once in jest, by baby boomers and those who once hoped for early retirement: Freedom 55 became Freedom 75 and now, Freedom 85?

Where the right went wrong

It was recently said in the media that this federal government is not a government of the left, and it is not a government of the right, but instead it is a government of the deeply stupid. While it would be nice to pass me off as nothing more than a...

Hockey group deserves kudos for this move

The level of sanctioned violence that ought to be permitted in hockey is a polarizing debate.

The day health care changed

Ten or so years from now, we may look back and circle Dec. 19, 2011 as the day our health-care system embarked on a new path. Whether it will ultimately be a good or bad path remains to be seen.

Take the next step - ban hands-free devices

Statistically speaking, there are 16 people alive today who quite probably would not have been if B.C. hadn't enacted its distracted driving law two years ago.

Fear, panic and the new disease

Today we're going to learn about Totally Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (or TDR-TB), but first we're getting a history lesson.

Teachers strike out on wage hike demands

B.C. public school teachers want a raise. And while some may label their bargaining proposal a hefty one and others may call it modest - it really doesn't matter because it's a nonstarter.

Whose agenda are we worried about?

Well, it certainly didn't take long for overheated rhetoric and base hypocrisy to colour the assessment hearing for the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project.

Never on a Sunday? Change long overdue

It's been a long time coming for such an obvious idea.

Hate: Often in the ear of the listener

Hate. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary defines it as "intense dislike."

New rules ratchet up pressure on smokers

The number of places a cigarette smoker can light up in was made even smaller this week. Legislation has previously chased smokers from beaches, bus shelters, playing fields and anywhere within six metres of someone's door; now they are also unwelcome...