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Geoff Johnson: Survey fails to look more deeply at why kids feel less positive about school

Geoff Johnson: Survey fails to look more deeply at why kids feel less positive about school

Kids who responded to the 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey felt less positive about all aspects of their school experience than youth in the 2018 report
David Sovka: Cat and dog people have their differences, but they're equally nutty

David Sovka: Cat and dog people have their differences, but they're equally nutty

I’ll bet you know at least one crazy cat lady AND somebody who describes him/herself as a dog’s “dad/mom,” which is biologically impossible
Letter: If you run right beside a leashed dog, don't be surprised if it lunges

Letter: If you run right beside a leashed dog, don't be surprised if it lunges

Even non-aggresive dogs can get startled and react to protect their owner if someone rushes by on a trail or sidewalk, this letter writer says
Les Leyne: Eby adviser deeply involved in online media world

Les Leyne: Eby adviser deeply involved in online media world

A key adviser in the premier’s office, Meghan Sali, is also on the board of directors of Constellation Media, a news organization run by a non-profit society with an acknowledged progressive bent
Editorial: Discover the Sea to Sky Marine Trail

Editorial: Discover the Sea to Sky Marine Trail

Ditch the squeeze on local fair-weather land favourites as BC Marine Trail expands with new tent platforms in Howe Sound.
Andy Prest: Interesting things shaking in North Van distillery scene

Andy Prest: Interesting things shaking in North Van distillery scene

Vancouver Cocktail Week provides an introduction to the North Shore's spirit world
Editorial: In Vancouver's harbour, we have bigger concerns than ship strikes

Editorial: In Vancouver's harbour, we have bigger concerns than ship strikes

Rather than fret about our bridges, cargo ships and earthquakes, take some time to plan for any emergency at home
Letter: How could Metro Vancouver let this project fail so badly?

Letter: How could Metro Vancouver let this project fail so badly?

Metro staff should have been keeping a much closer eye on things
Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Here's why columnist Keith Baldrey is crossing his fingers on behalf of taxpayers that major projects in works can come in on budget.
Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.