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Opinion: Fanning the flames: How anger fuels violent crime in youth

Opinion: Fanning the flames: How anger fuels violent crime in youth

Violent crime causes untold harm and anger is known to fuel violence. But recent research suggests that the way anger and crime tie together in youth is a bit more complicated than expected.
Letter to the editor: Park parking lot flooded

Letter to the editor: Park parking lot flooded

When the old outhouse, now long replaced, was installed at the south end of the parking lot, the streambed from culvert to the stream on the south side of the lot was blocked with fill.
Opinion: Steering megamerger, bridging digital divide on Rogers CEO’s to-do list

Opinion: Steering megamerger, bridging digital divide on Rogers CEO’s to-do list

Canada is not exactly a cheap cellular country
Letter to the editor: Cougars fans deserve better

Letter to the editor: Cougars fans deserve better

This ownership group is loaded with lots of good hockey and business minds and yet it’s the same thing year after year.
Letter to the editor: Go outside, feel better

Letter to the editor: Go outside, feel better

The pandemic has impacted people’s mental health and the situation itself has affected everyone in one form or another.
Opinion: Why did it take so long for the church to say sorry to Indigenous Canadians?

Opinion: Why did it take so long for the church to say sorry to Indigenous Canadians?

In a case like this, an apology has much more far-reaching implications.
Opinion: Poll tracks rising concern for animal welfare

Opinion: Poll tracks rising concern for animal welfare

More Canadians have qualms about relying on animals for food, clothing and entertainment, survey finds.
Gerry Chidiac: Pope's apology starts the healing

Gerry Chidiac: Pope's apology starts the healing

The papal apology is a historical progression.  People resistant to reconciliation can try to stall the process, but they can never turn it back. 
Les Leyne: Red-ink penalties scaled back for B.C. cabinet ministers, boosting their salaries

Les Leyne: Red-ink penalties scaled back for B.C. cabinet ministers, boosting their salaries

B.C. cabinet ministers were losing part of their salaries if the budget wasn't balanced
Opinion: Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea

Opinion: Why lowering the voting age in Canada is such a good idea

Voting rights in Canada have changed over time to become more inclusive. Challenging age discrimination in Canada’s election system could be the next step in expanding and strengthening our democracy.