Opinion

Opinion: Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing

Despite public calls to defund the police in 2020, the budgets of Canadian police forces have continued to rise.

Nov 17, 2023 9:00 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: B.C.’s $3M anti-racism hotline has taken years to launch. Why?

Premier David Eby, who once had oversight of the project, unable to explain delays behind BC 211 hotline

Nov 17, 2023 7:16 AM Read more >

Editorial: Ban cellphones in Prince George classrooms

Ontario has already done it provincewide and Quebec is in the process of doing the same but the NDP government in B.C. lacks the leadership to follow suit.

Nov 17, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: How to attract cash

Nov 17, 2023 4:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Gaza comment under Remembrance Day story ‘offensive’

This is not a time or a day where piggy-backing off of a story for ANY political or social agenda is appropriate.

Nov 16, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

Opinion: Seniors need a break on rising cost of everything

This is one more slap in the face for us seniors who helped to shape this city.

Nov 16, 2023 4:15 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: B.C. housing strategy will not put affordable homes within reach

Affordable housing is an oxymoron politicians cannot admit, writes Kirk LaPointe

Nov 15, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Ottawa snubs the provinces eager to know the RCMP's future

B.C. Premier David Eby disappointed and frustrated at the lack of clarity

Nov 15, 2023 9:51 AM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Ottawa’s plans to tax the rich will wind up taxing charities, too

The overhaul of the alternative minimum tax will have negative consequences for many organizations that rely on donations, writes Kirk LaPointe

Nov 14, 2023 3:45 PM Read more >

Opinion: Calling Gaza deaths genocide is dangerous and irresponsible

As cruel, immoral and illegal under international law as targeting civilian populations during wartime is, there are clear historical examples to show that doing so doesn’t necessarily constitute genocide.

Nov 14, 2023 1:12 PM Read more >