Opinion

Opinion: Pandemic’s retreat softening public opinion poll for politicians

May 23, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Recessionary storm casting dark clouds over economic optimism

At any other recent time, our economic indices would be considered enviable. We live amid full employment, with more jobs than pre-pandemic, as evidenced by a labour shortage. We are flush with investment capital.

May 22, 2022 1:31 PM Read more >

Jack Knox: A Victoria Day quiz, with an emphasis on Victoria

It’s the Victoria Day long weekend. Seems an appropriate time for a Victoria current events quiz. Multiple choice. No wrong answers.

May 22, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: EV, not so easy — but worth it

My partner and I have wanted to kick our fossil fuel addiction for many years.

May 19, 2022 7:32 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Museum questions piling up, answers aren't

Finance minister has difficult time explaining museum decisions to legislature committee

May 19, 2022 4:01 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: $789-million museum plan creates political earthquake for NDP

It's turning into a significant crisis for the NDP government.

May 18, 2022 4:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: B.C. government has misread public mood with museum plan

Horgan government wants to demolish Royal B.C. Museum, spend $789 million on a replacement. Reaction has been remarkably negative.

May 17, 2022 4:30 AM Read more >

Opinion: Poll gauges views on matters of morality in Canada

More than two-thirds of Canadians see contraception, divorce, sex between unmarried people and having children out of wedlock as morally acceptable, survey finds.

May 16, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Back in the 59% club

Rob Wynen returns with his wood chopping tips... and a lesson in hubris

May 15, 2022 5:40 PM Read more >

Jack Knox: Victoria's Ukrainian Cultural Centre becomes a de facto refugee centre

Money from the Times Colonist Christmas Fund is helping groups that are helping Ukrainian refugees.

May 15, 2022 4:01 AM Read more >