Opinion

Last week, the Mayors' Council on transportation found itself in the awkward position of voting to ask the public to approve a tax hike.

Dear Editor: Well, it's that time of year again. Kids bursting with excitement. Teachers making last-minute adjustments behind the scenes. Parents aiming their camcorders to capture every moment. And then the curtain opens ...

British Columbia is the only province in Canada that does not have a Human Rights Commission. That makes us the weakest province when it comes to fostering human rights awareness and preventing discrimination. Currently B.C.

Having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit? Consider helping a local charity or volunteering, and know there's something in it for you - happiness.

Dear Editor: There has been much talk lately on whether B.C. should forge ahead with the building of the Site C Dam. The NDP argue against it while other people say we should avail ourselves of green energy from independent power producers.

Dear Editor: As a resident of Burnaby, I am dismayed that the provincial government has been so dismissive about the dramatic events that have been unfolding on Burnaby Mountain.

After a series of controversial moves, B.C. Ferries finally seems to have embarked on a significant policy change that will likely prove popular.

Dear Editor: A week ago, I chose to be arrested at Burnaby Mountain.

Dear Editor: It's a clever tactic, used when you can't win a discussion: simply change the focus of that discussion. We are quite literally being bombarded by advertising showing wonderful pictures of pristine B.C.

Auditor General Michael Ferguson released a report recently that found one in five military veterans suffering from the mental wounds of war are not getting timely access to the care and benefits they need.