Opinion

Opinion: Here’s a C-minus to Prince George city council

Only three councillors have shown any interest in dealing with the populace at large while the others just mostly follow the pack and do nothing but crow and say they've done a good job.

Dec 1, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Have the BC NDP become what they once despised in the legislature?

The Liberals thought they were going to win forever. Now, it’s the NDP’s turn to drink that particular brand of bathwater, writes columnist Rob Shaw

Nov 30, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Opinion: What hydrogen development in B.C. would really cost us

Would we really invest $266 million in public funds to create a single job at a billionaire’s hydrogen plant?

Nov 30, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Opinion: The real nonsense is the Justin Trudeau government

Canada may not be dying, but the real nonsense of over taxing and wasting money on interest payments in Ottawa needs to stop.

Nov 30, 2023 4:15 AM Read more >

Opinion: Too much trash talk about bi-weekly garbage pickup

Of course, there are details to work out, from recycling to bears, but we can all do better.

Nov 29, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Attempt at 'clarity and guidance' on shelters fails on both counts

What started as a legal definition setting a province-wide standard for dealing with homeless encampments has evolved into an embarrassing mess

Nov 28, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Opinion: Fix climate change or leave it to our kids and grandkids

Realistically, if you are over the age of 50, then the worst effects of climate change will not significantly affect your life. Sorry to be blunt but we are not going to be around in 40 years.

Nov 28, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Doing something about pollution

Nov 28, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: NDP takes shockingly pragmatic approach to gig economy legislation

A sensible balance to dealing with employment concerns under multinational tech companies has a much better chance of long-term survival, writes Rob Shaw

Nov 27, 2023 7:45 AM Read more >

Opinion: Banning cellphones in classrooms would eat into teaching time

Instructional time is already eroded with the collection of money for photos, hot lunches, field trips, and fund raisers.

Nov 27, 2023 5:12 AM Read more >