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Letter to the editor: There is a better use for local youth jail, says former director

Letter to the editor: There is a better use for local youth jail, says former director

Sixty-bed facility should provide treatment and program options for its vulnerable population, says Stan Hyatt
Jack Knox: If they have to close shop anyway, why not Sunday?

Jack Knox: If they have to close shop anyway, why not Sunday?

It wasn’t until 1980 that then-premier Bill Bennett eased the ban on Sunday shopping.
An updated inventory of long-haul inflation implications and angst

An updated inventory of long-haul inflation implications and angst

Many things are worrisome about substantial, sustained increases in the cost of living and borrowing.
Monique Keiran: Researchers tackle mystery of missing bear toes, floating feet

Monique Keiran: Researchers tackle mystery of missing bear toes, floating feet

Five years after B.C. officials solved the decade-long mystery of detached sneaker-clad feet washing up on shore in the region, the cause of another foot mystery has been identified: grizzlies with missing toes
Jack Knox: Island's first glimpse of Queen was most poignant

Jack Knox: Island's first glimpse of Queen was most poignant

She made the first of her seven visits to Vancouver Island in 1951, the only time she came here as ­princess, not queen.
Hanna Petersen: Seeing the Queen in Prince George started my life-long fascination with the Royals

Hanna Petersen: Seeing the Queen in Prince George started my life-long fascination with the Royals

One millennial Royal watcher’s complicated feelings about the monarchy
Gerry Chidiac: Work towards a better world

Gerry Chidiac: Work towards a better world

As a teacher, I dream of a world where every child is able to achieve their greatest potential, regardless of where they live, what they look like, or what learning challenges they may face.
Todd Whitcombe: Labour made work bearable

Todd Whitcombe: Labour made work bearable

The labour movement arose out of the collective action of workers who said “No, we are not going to take it any more.
Letter to the editor: Rude radicals deserve Trump

Letter to the editor: Rude radicals deserve Trump

He ruined the political system in the United States.
Letter to the editor: Young people need to run for city council

Letter to the editor: Young people need to run for city council

So many people are tired of the fiscal irresponsibility of the city over the past several years.