Opinion

Todd Whitcombe: A short story from the near future

How did this happen? And why is it the old, the young, and the poor who always seem to be the ones who suffered the bad decisions made by the few?

Jul 14, 2022 5:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Canadians are relocating for jobs amid steep inflation and low unemployment

While it seems lucrative to move to cities that offer higher salaries and better quality of life, Canadians should consider some key factors before changing jobs.

Jul 13, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Ladies and gentlemen: Are you ready for Premier David Eby?

We aren’t quite entertaining yet the idea of Prime Minister Pierre Poilievre, but we need to accept the notion of Premier David Eby before long. He is on Coronation Street, BC NDP style.

Jul 13, 2022 8:30 AM Read more >

Letter to the editor: ‘We need to take our city back’

Prince George has become a dumping ground for all of the other communities that have chosen not to do their part.

Jul 13, 2022 6:04 AM Read more >

Opinion: For migrant farm workers, housing is not just a determinant of health, but a determinant of death

Poor housing put migrant workers at risk for COVID-19. A federal government consultation on national housing standards is a crucial opportunity to support migrant workers’ health, safety and dignity.

Jul 12, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: Virtual reality can support and enhance outdoor environmental education

The use of virtual reality and augmented reality in environmental education is controversial, but there are clear benefits.

Jul 11, 2022 10:00 PM Read more >

Opinion: How to talk about climate change: Highlight harms — not benefits — to alter behaviour

Messages about climate change must be adapted to people’s histories, differences and expectations.

Jul 11, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Survey: Crime, public safety continue to be major concerns for British Columbians

More than half of British Columbians (51 per cent) believe the level of criminal activity in their community has increased over the past four years

Jul 11, 2022 7:52 AM Read more >

Neil Godbout: Time to get tough (on everybody but me and my friends)

Most people cheer when it’s somebody else those in power are going after (that’s called authority) but are furious when it’s they and/or their friends who are the target (now it’s called oppression).

Jul 11, 2022 4:52 AM Read more >

Letter to the editor: Stop logging money from going to the U.S.

The expansion into the U.S. is another step away from developing a sustainable logging industry in B.C., the result of treating local jobs as less important than the profits of a few.

Jul 11, 2022 4:29 AM Read more >