Opinion

Toronto MP Carolyn Bennett is sworn in as Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs

BC VIEWS: Missing women inquiry pre-determined

Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett's position boils down to blaming racist, indifferent cops

Toronto MP Carolyn Bennett is sworn in as Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs
Using a backdrop of new construction in Victoria

BC VIEWS: Real estate tax increases windfall

Finance Minister Mike de Jong found an extra half billion from property transfer tax last year, with much more to come

Using a backdrop of new construction in Victoria
In a frame from protesters' video

LETTER: U.S. foundations protecting salmon

Representative of Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation says it doesn't support efforts to stop oil and gas development

  • Jul 28, 2016
In a frame from protesters' video

Time to take Trump seriously?

The likelihood of “The Donald” taking office down south is a reality that is beginning to be openly talked about.

Stephen Colbert records an episode of his U.S. comedy show from Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics

BC VIEWS: Housing ‘crisis’ decades in the making

Expo 86, and later the Vancouver Olympics, were designed to put B.C. and Vancouver on the world map

Stephen Colbert records an episode of his U.S. comedy show from Vancouver during the 2010 Olympics

Editorial: Branding: a new beginning

The Columbia Valley recently announced a new brand to which it's received mixed reviews.

Off the Record: Anthems not the place for political statements

Last week a member of the Canadian Tenors took it upon himself to make a political statement during the national anthem.

In a frame from protesters' video

BC VIEWS: Tree-spikers cling to Lelu Island

Who's behind Prince Rupert anti-LNG protest camp? A father, his son, and their U.S. foundation backers [WITH VIDEO]

In a frame from protesters' video
Monck Provincial Park at Nicola Lake. Campsites fill up on weekends

BC VIEWS: The great campground crisis explained

Are commercial operators scalping public campsites to foreign tourists and leaving B.C. folks out in the cold? Not exactly.

Monck Provincial Park at Nicola Lake. Campsites fill up on weekends
B.C. Housing Minister Rich Coleman and his federal counterpart Jean-Yves Duclos speak to reporters in Victoria June 28 after two days of meetings to plan a national housing strategy.

BC VIEWS: Politicians herded on housing

Justin Trudeau's new housing minister resumes the Liberal Ottawa tradition of meddling in provincial jurisdiction

B.C. Housing Minister Rich Coleman and his federal counterpart Jean-Yves Duclos speak to reporters in Victoria June 28 after two days of meetings to plan a national housing strategy.
Repair work continues at Commotion Creek

BC VIEWS: Heavy weather events aren’t new

Premier Christy Clark exploits another natural disaster, this time the latest flood damage to northeast B.C.

Repair work continues at Commotion Creek
Do the folks in Katz get along with the folks in Dog Creek?

ZYTARUK: What to do this summer? Maybe jump into Tomslake…

Do the folks in Katz get along with the folks in Dog Creek?

  • Jun 22, 2016
Do the folks in Katz get along with the folks in Dog Creek?
Bernie Sanders speaks at rally in Phoenix

BC VIEWS: Decoding politically correct terms

What does 'progressive' mean these days? How about 'inequality' or 'social justice'?

  • Jun 18, 2016
Bernie Sanders speaks at rally in Phoenix

Editorial: Growing the world’s wetlands awareness

It's becoming rapidly more important to increase the education around the importance of the wetlands, especially in the Columbia Valley.

B.C. NDP leader John Horgan in his legislature office.

BC VIEWS: The shape of an NDP government

John Horgan has confirmed the party's position on restricting political donations, bringing in real estate speculation tax

B.C. NDP leader John Horgan in his legislature office.

Off the Record: What about our birds

we are lucky to the Columbia Wetlands, but with it comes a great responsibility to protect and conserve the species living there.

Editorial: Changing the anthem: an overdue evolution

After numerous years with a gendered national anthem, it's finally time for a revision.

NDP finance critic Carole James responds to the 2016 provincial budget. As NDP leader in 2013

BC VIEWS: Borrow and spend best for B.C.?

Justin Trudeau wants to make deficits cool, and Thomas Mulcair was punished for wanting to balance the budget. Next up, John Horgan

NDP finance critic Carole James responds to the 2016 provincial budget. As NDP leader in 2013

Off the record: Donald Trump for Prime Minister?

Donald Trump has garnered a lot of support south of the border. But could he do this in Canada?

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Premier Christy Clark announce climate advisory committee at General Fusion

BC VIEWS: ‘Climate action’ charade continues

Premier Christy Clark rushed by the Justin Trudeau government to come up with a new greenhouse gas plan

Environment Minister Mary Polak and Premier Christy Clark announce climate advisory committee at General Fusion