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Les Leyne: It's tough to get rid of a municipal councillor, but that's going to change

Les Leyne: It's tough to get rid of a municipal councillor, but that's going to change

Municipal councillors will be obliged to step down if they're facing criminal charges
Are you prepared for a medical emergency?

Are you prepared for a medical emergency?

A simple form may be a big help if you find yourself in need of emergency assistance
Opinion: BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon set to make provincial politics a lot more interesting

Opinion: BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon set to make provincial politics a lot more interesting

Typically, historically, graciously, when a byelection is called to permit a brand new party leader to gain a legislative seat, the opponent parties typically, historically, graciously run candidates with no chance to win.
Les Leyne: 248-time Victoria offender cited as mayors express worry about 'catch and release' justice system

Les Leyne: 248-time Victoria offender cited as mayors express worry about 'catch and release' justice system

The mayors’ perspective: We have a serious problem, and it’s getting worse.
Jack Knox: Even before air war, Oak Bay pilot had to survive Battle of the Atlantic

Jack Knox: Even before air war, Oak Bay pilot had to survive Battle of the Atlantic

Before going into battle as a pilot, Oak Bay's Norman Loudoun survived a ship sinking.
Jack Knox: With elections looming, four years is too long for some would-be city councillors

Jack Knox: With elections looming, four years is too long for some would-be city councillors

Civic elections used to be held every three years.
Les Leyne: B.C.'s court fight negates lofty rhetoric about devotion to Indigenous reconciliation

Les Leyne: B.C.'s court fight negates lofty rhetoric about devotion to Indigenous reconciliation

There's a big gulf between what the B.C. government is saying and what it's doing.
Opinion: Companies are mitigating labour shortages with automation — and this could drastically impact workers

Opinion: Companies are mitigating labour shortages with automation — and this could drastically impact workers

With employers struggling to hire enough workers, reliance on automation is becoming more of a necessity than just a source of competitive advantage.
Opinion: Views on vaping are softening in post-pandemic Canada

Opinion: Views on vaping are softening in post-pandemic Canada

Poll shows greater use of vaping products, less support for tougher restrictions.
Opinion: Link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis is a crucial discovery for people living with MS

Opinion: Link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis is a crucial discovery for people living with MS

The causes of multiple sclerosis (MS) are complex, but recent research found Epstein Barr virus, the same virus that causes mononucleosis, is an environmental trigger for MS.