Opinion

Opinion: B.C.'s energy transition hidden in plain sight

In some B.C. communities, research shows a fully electric apartment or condo building can cost nearly a third less than when built with gas heating.

Feb 23, 2024 6:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: One-time goodies designed to smooth path to fall vote

Good luck to whoever is running things in 2025 when it comes time to cancel the benefits offered in the 2024 budget.

Feb 23, 2024 5:18 AM Read more >

Greg Perry cartoon: The doctor shortage is getting ruff

Feb 22, 2024 11:54 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: NDP retreats on Land Act, blames 'dog whistle politics'

Despite constant government reassurances, concern and suspicion have been building around B.C. for weeks.

Feb 22, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Waiting in the ferry lineup

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Feb 22, 2024 3:56 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: After throne speech, will B.C. voters accept NDP version of reality?

Crime down, health care swinging upwards, housing booming. B.C. throne speech paints a picture too rosy for some.

Feb 21, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Throne speech has people programs to help NDP stay atop polls

Premier David (I’m a people person) Eby set out the NDP government’s itinerary to get from where they are now (top of the polls) to where they want to be come voting day this fall (exactly the same spot).

Feb 21, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

Baldrey: What this longtime MLA's departure could mean B.C.'s political future

Mike de Jong helped build the free enterprise coalition after his historic byelection win in 1994. Will his retirement play a role in breaking it up?

Feb 20, 2024 10:45 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Climate change and ski hills

Feb 20, 2024 2:00 AM Read more >

Comment: Government wants housing? Then get out of the way

After two generations of unworkable government housing policy choices, it’s no wonder the private sector isn’t building rentals

Feb 20, 2024 12:19 AM Read more >