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 5:26 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 2:37 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 9:32 AM Read more >

Letter: Burnaby resident calls changes to strata act 'undemocratic'

"The investor/landlord is living off the strata owners who volunteer countless hours to keep the strata maintenance costs low, sacrifice their quality of life and family time."

Dec 1, 2022 8:00 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 5:19 AM Read more >

Letter: Burnaby residents 'feel cheated' by removal of rental restrictions

"This will be an ideal time for investors to buy up strata homes and they will have the NDP to thank for these opportunities."

Nov 30, 2022 2:35 PM 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 1:23 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 1:15 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 11:57 AM Read more >

Jacquie Griffiths: As a recession looms, how can Metro Vancouver best protect its economy?

In the wake of the financial crisis in 2009, it was clear that the Metro Vancouver region fared far better than other jurisdictions. But we should not assume we will automatically fare as well in 2023.

Nov 28, 2022 9:51 AM Read more >