Opinion

Opinion: BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon set to make provincial politics a lot more interesting

Typically, historically, graciously, when a byelection is called to permit a brand new party leader to gain a legislative seat, the opponent parties typically, historically, graciously run candidates with no chance to win.

Apr 27, 2022 1:54 PM Read more >

Opinion: The hidden risks of pain medication

Using street narcotics to deal with pain has become a mainstream problem leading to increasing fentanyl drug overdoses.

Apr 27, 2022 6:31 AM Read more >

Opinion: Support local business

Local businesses do much more than provide goods and services, columnist Trudy Klassen says

Apr 27, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: 248-time Victoria offender cited as mayors express worry about 'catch and release' justice system

The mayors’ perspective: We have a serious problem, and it’s getting worse.

Apr 27, 2022 3:30 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: Even before air war, Oak Bay pilot had to survive Battle of the Atlantic

Before going into battle as a pilot, Oak Bay's Norman Loudoun survived a ship sinking.

Apr 27, 2022 3:01 AM Read more >

Opinion: Russian soldiers just following orders in Ukraine

The Ukrainian people have responded in numerous ways to the Russian aggression without necessarily waiting to be told what to do.

Apr 26, 2022 6:37 AM Read more >

Jack Knox: With elections looming, four years is too long for some would-be city councillors

Civic elections used to be held every three years.

Apr 26, 2022 2:30 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: B.C.'s court fight negates lofty rhetoric about devotion to Indigenous reconciliation

There's a big gulf between what the B.C. government is saying and what it's doing.

Apr 26, 2022 2:01 AM Read more >

Opinion: Companies are mitigating labour shortages with automation — and this could drastically impact workers

With employers struggling to hire enough workers, reliance on automation is becoming more of a necessity than just a source of competitive advantage.

Apr 25, 2022 8:49 AM Read more >

Opinion: Performers need their audiences back

Live events without a live audience are just the worst for the performers. We need you. We need to hear your reactions. Without you we are nothing.

Apr 25, 2022 8:45 AM Read more >