Opinion

Opinion: Emergencies Act revoked after 10 days of police clampdowns helped end blockades

The Emergencies Act could have been in place for 30 days or more. But 10 days after it was invoked, the government is now confident it can keep Canadians safe with existing laws.

Feb 24, 2022 11:17 AM Read more >

Opinion: Why Vladimir Putin won't back down in Ukraine

A western ‘do as I say, not as I do’ approach has helped provoke Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Feb 24, 2022 11:08 AM Read more >

Opinion: Support for use of Emergencies Act outweighs opposition by two to one, poll finds

Approval of government action against truckers’ blockades stands at 63%, versus 28% support, survey finds.

Feb 24, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Trucker convoy protests illuminate the real meanings of democracy and freedom

Maintaining democracy can be 'a real pain in the ass,' but it is worth the effort

Feb 23, 2022 1:47 PM Read more >

Editorial: Slavery and racism are Canadian issues, whether we like to acknowledge them or not

The existence of North Vancouver as we know it is probably just one legacy of slavery in Canada

Feb 23, 2022 11:03 AM Read more >

Opinion: Businesses’ plea for tax relief gets the silent treatment in B.C. budget

In most any other year, the revelation that there will be years of provincial deficits ahead would be part of the path of a government certain to fall

Feb 23, 2022 8:22 AM Read more >

North Shore residents don't want more pot shops: poll

Less than a fifth of those polled want to see more pot shops.

Feb 22, 2022 11:05 AM Read more >

Opinion: One-third of Canadian seniors who rent or pay a mortgage are struggling to pay their bills

Canadians need to take steps to better address the financial insecurity of seniors. Otherwise, Canada may encounter a growing tide of desperate seniors in the near future.

Feb 22, 2022 9:10 AM Read more >

Opinion: The secret ultraviolet colours of sunflowers attract pollinators and preserve water

Sunflowers have hidden patterns of ultraviolet colours — visible to pollinators, these colours are due to the presence of pigments that also help plants retain moisture.

Feb 22, 2022 8:59 AM Read more >

Opinion: Artists' Spotify criticisms point to larger ways musicians lose with streaming — here’s 3 changes to help in Canada

A Spotify boycott wouldn’t fix the working conditions of most musicians. Fostering a more equitable, community-based music culture requires changing how we listen to music and support its production

Feb 22, 2022 8:53 AM Read more >