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Biden victory restores some Canadian affection for U.S., poll finds

Biden victory restores some Canadian affection for U.S., poll finds

Positive views of our neighbours to the south dipped to a staggering low this summer. With Trump headed out this month, are we liking the U.S. more?
More B.C. residents blaming drugs, mental-health issues for crime

More B.C. residents blaming drugs, mental-health issues for crime

Survey finds change in public perception of causes of criminal activity
Similar numbers of Canadians and Americans say they approve of ‘political correctness’

Similar numbers of Canadians and Americans say they approve of ‘political correctness’

Canadians and Americans establish a clear difference on who should be “politically correct” depending on their role in society
B.C. residents support seizing cellphones of distracted drivers: poll

B.C. residents support seizing cellphones of distracted drivers: poll

More than half of British Columbians say they have recently witnessed a driver talking on a hand-held cellphone or texting while driving
EDITORIAL: No flaming poinsettias this year – embracing a chaos-less Christmas on Bowen Island

EDITORIAL: No flaming poinsettias this year – embracing a chaos-less Christmas on Bowen Island

This Christmas will be considerably quieter than usual for many
LETTER: Snug Cove House BC Housing application unsuccessful

LETTER: Snug Cove House BC Housing application unsuccessful

Snug Cove House Society looking at options for making its design more suitable for BC Housing
Politics is a key influencer in North American immigration views

Politics is a key influencer in North American immigration views

More than two in five Canadians (43%) think the number of immigrants who are allowed to relocate in Canada should remain the same.
LETTER: Islands Trust is getting an independent review, here's why that's significant

LETTER: Islands Trust is getting an independent review, here's why that's significant

'Regardless of whether one is a supporter of the Islands Trust or not, there is no doubt in my mind that the organization and importantly, its members, will benefit enormously from an independent review of its governance, management, and operations': Kaile
Public approval of Trudeau’s job performance rises, poll finds

Public approval of Trudeau’s job performance rises, poll finds

Trudeau’s approval rating is highest among women (58%), Canadians aged 18 to 34 (63%), Atlantic Canadians (60%) and Ontarians (59%).
LETTER: Thank you to the community that saved my life

LETTER: Thank you to the community that saved my life

'My point of this letter is to let everyone know how special the Bowen Island community is and during a time of crisis how our community rose up to save a neighbour’s life, this time my own'