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Column: Christmas memories — 'It’s a Wonderful Life'

Column: Christmas memories — 'It’s a Wonderful Life'

Davidicus Wong, M.D., of PrimeCare Medical Centre in Burnaby, is encouraging positivity over the holidays, and to look no further than a familiar 1946 film for inspiration.
Comment: B.C. is failing to teach math properly, and the numbers prove it

Comment: B.C. is failing to teach math properly, and the numbers prove it

It’s imperative that graduates have a strong understanding of math as they compete in an increasingly competitive global economy. And yet, in our schools, math class istreated like an afterthought.
Opinion: Canada must stop exporting the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

Opinion: Canada must stop exporting the world's dirtiest fossil fuel

Banning thermal coal exports from B.C. ports is a no-brainer after COP28's call to "transition away" from fossil fuels.
Baldrey: Housing and population growth. Can they meet in the middle?

Baldrey: Housing and population growth. Can they meet in the middle?

There is a valid reason for increasing immigration levels, but columnist Keith Baldrey says it's kept housing "in short supply and at high prices."
All I want for Christmas is healthy teeth, writes New West—Burnaby MP

All I want for Christmas is healthy teeth, writes New West—Burnaby MP

MP Peter Julian believes everyone deserves the opportunity to visit the dentist.
Minter: Last-minute holiday gardening gift suggestions

Minter: Last-minute holiday gardening gift suggestions

Here are some gift ideas even master gardener Brian Minter would appreciate this holiday season.
David Sovka: Social Media 101 for those whose teeth are older than the internet

David Sovka: Social Media 101 for those whose teeth are older than the internet

There are real benefits for older people when it comes to social media — for example, connecting with friends who aren’t dead yet, but still owe you money.
Geoff Johnson: Surfing offers lessons for dealing with AI in education

Geoff Johnson: Surfing offers lessons for dealing with AI in education

School boards need to ride the AI wave, but in a way that protects teachers and students from the perils while not limiting its educational potential
BBB: Celebrating ethical B.C. businesses for 2023

BBB: Celebrating ethical B.C. businesses for 2023

Notable businesses, include the PNE, are being recognized for their dedication to gaining community trust.
Column: The problem with Ottawa's fiscal responsibility message

Column: The problem with Ottawa's fiscal responsibility message

Canadians need a "modest spending restraint" to see truly balanced government books, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation claims.