Opinion

Jack Knox: Victoria's Olive Bailey kept her Bletchley codebreaking past secret

During the war, Olive Bailey, who has died at the age of 101, was stationed in Hut Six, where army and air force code breakers worked. She remembered Alan Turing chaining his coffee cup to the radiator so he wouldn’t lose it

Oct 23, 2022 5:45 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: BC NDP leadership race an embarrassing mess for all involved

The party’s 42-person provincial council voted Wednesday night to back an investigation by its chief electoral officer and disqualify David Eby’s only competition.

Oct 20, 2022 10:17 AM Read more >

Survey: Support growing in Canada for decriminalizing all drugs for personal use

More than a million Americans have lost their lives in this century on account of drug overdoses. In Canada, the number of daily opioid-related deaths has grown dramatically, from eight in 2016 to 21 in 2022.

Oct 20, 2022 9:13 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: After being disqualified from NDP leadership race, Appadurai on way to political martyrdom

The blow-by-blow account of the specific violations is about how environmental groups bypassed the NDP’s rules on membership signups and worked to park Green Party members in the NDP just for the vote.

Oct 20, 2022 2:55 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: 'John from Langford' reflects on his life – but not his legacy

In a few exit interviews with media, the premier reflects on his life but steers clear of his legacy.

Oct 19, 2022 3:10 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Public safety becoming a BC Liberal rallying cry at NDP’s expense

The province is trying – and failing – to spin its track record on crime and safety.

Oct 18, 2022 11:00 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: We overplayed the COVID cruise crisis

The numbers show B.C. cruise sector activity was not irrecoverably harmed by COVID.

Oct 17, 2022 2:00 PM Read more >

BC NDP leadership change promises to redraw province’s political landscape

Research Co. and Glacier Media polled British Columbians on their support for various parties, leaders and outcomes

Oct 17, 2022 9:51 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Voters want action – that should concern the BC NDP

Saturday’s municipal election results offer two key takeaways for provincial politicians

Oct 17, 2022 9:36 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: So you're thinking of moving to Alberta ...

Answers to your frequently asked questions about the land of “312 days of sunshine a year,” cheaper houses, zero sales tax and six premiers in 11 years

Oct 17, 2022 9:30 AM Read more >