Opinion

Opinion: The fight for our energy future is on

Many studies have confirmed that the currently known world fossil fuel reserves will be used up in 53 years (oil in 50 years, natural gas in 53 years and coal in 14 years) if the annual demand does not change.

Dec 1, 2023 4:45 AM Read more >

John Ducker: Upselling features: The good, the bad and the silly

Here’s my view on vehicle options, past and present, that were booms or busts

Dec 1, 2023 4:15 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 >

Comment: British Columbia wins when ships are built locally

Backed by a workforce of 3,900 shipbuilders, we are now a major employer and economic engine for our province and our country.

Nov 30, 2023 4:15 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Finance Ministry lowballs housing start forecast

Either the government’s economic analysts are pessimistic to the point of hopelessness, or the NDP is vastly overselling the effect of the zoning and building bonanza it is trying to create

Nov 29, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Comment: We need better communication about food recalls

The challenge lies in the effectiveness of our risk communication model for food recalls, which heavily relies on mass media.

Nov 29, 2023 3:30 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 >

Baldrey: Nursing, education and construction — B.C.'s in-demand jobs by 2033

Health care and education careers will have opportunities abound in the next decade, says Keith Baldrey.

Nov 27, 2023 12:45 PM Read more >

Column: Is customer service a thing of the past?

The human touch has disappeared with the rise of convenient technology

Nov 25, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >