Opinion

Comment: The real reason for the shortage of doctors? Bureaucracy

There’s a culprit behind health-care shortages in B.C. Its name? Bureaucracy.

May 26, 2022 3:30 AM Read more >

Keith Baldrey: Can political parties keep it together?

Political infighting that toppled Alberta premier Jason Kenney not limited to provincial parties.

May 25, 2022 3:20 PM Read more >

Opinion: Gang of four needs cohesion not fragmentation in 2022’s fight for city hall

Each challenger has an authentic purpose of public service.

May 25, 2022 2:21 PM Read more >

Jack Knox: Little free libraries a reminder of grassroots goodness

Greater Victoria's little free libraries were probably started on Clare Street in 2008 by Angela Evans

May 24, 2022 12:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians

May 23, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Recessionary storm casting dark clouds over economic optimism

At any other recent time, our economic indices would be considered enviable. We live amid full employment, with more jobs than pre-pandemic, as evidenced by a labour shortage. We are flush with investment capital.

May 22, 2022 1:31 PM Read more >

Jack Knox: A Victoria Day quiz, with an emphasis on Victoria

It’s the Victoria Day long weekend. Seems an appropriate time for a Victoria current events quiz. Multiple choice. No wrong answers.

May 22, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: EV, not so easy — but worth it

My partner and I have wanted to kick our fossil fuel addiction for many years.

May 19, 2022 7:32 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Museum questions piling up, answers aren't

Finance minister has difficult time explaining museum decisions to legislature committee

May 19, 2022 4:01 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: $789-million museum plan creates political earthquake for NDP

It's turning into a significant crisis for the NDP government.

May 18, 2022 4:00 AM Read more >